Taking part benefits you and your students

“When students are engaged and start to see the real life impact of a subject, they’re more enthusiastic about it – I noticed an increased motivation to learn.”

Emily Tulloch, Teacher

They stay connected

• Taking part in I’m a Mathematician helps them stay in touch with learning, with teachers, and with their classmates.

They see maths in the real world

• Students get to see mathematicians are normal people with hobbies and interests and pets and families.
• Students learn how maths lessons relate to real life, and become more engaged in their school work.

They discover new careers they didn’t know existed

• Students connect with mathematicians from a diverse range of backgrounds, disciplines, and industries. They hear about related STEM careers and opportunities in higher education.
• They see STEM professionals as role models, and start to see themselves in similar roles.

It’s backed by research:

• I’m a Mathematician supports the Science Capital Teaching Approach.
• Taking part increases students’ Science Capital.

You’re in control:

• You get to see which students have logged in and what questions they’ve asked.
• You can download transcripts of live chat sessions.

It’s secure and safe:

• Only students who’ve been given access by their teacher can login to the Zone.
• No personal details are shared on the site, and student content is moderated.
  Read our safeguarding statement ❯

Everything’s designed for easy, online access:

• Signing up is quick and easy
• Students can log in at any time to read mathematicians’ profiles and send questions.
• Students create their own accounts using a link you create. This will take them around 10 minutes; send it to them the day before your chat, or earlier.
• You book chats for times that suit you and your students.

It’s free for schools:

• Thanks to our funders, schools don’t have to pay.