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To enter the competition, you must be a resident of the island of Ireland. To create a Maths Eyes-style poster, take a photograph in your local area and include an accompanying tagline that highlights the mathematics you see in the photo using your Maths Eyes. We encourage you to use technology to enhance your poster and make your maths more visible. Check out our short video for guidance on creating the best entry possible.

Step 1

Think of a ‘tag line’ to put with your photo (remember to save your photo as an original before making any edits) which will help others explore the Maths you discovered in the picture.

Step 2

Once you have your picture and have thought of your tagline submit your entry to the competition. Only one entry is allowed per person so make sure to select your best picture and tagline.

Step 3

Submit your entry.

If you are under 19, please note, you will need to provide the contact email and phone number of a parent or guardian, or another appropriate adult such as your teacher.

Guidelines on taking photographs:

  • You should use a camera that will produce a photograph in as high a resolution as possible (when saved the original photograph should be more than 2MB in size).
  • Save a copy of the photograph in its original format before any editing takes place. (This is important as if your entry is shortlisted you will be asked to forward a copy of the original photograph).
  • Remember, if shortlisted you will be asked to also submit the original high resolution photograph later so make sure you keep it somewhere safe!!!
  • Decide on the tagline you feel works best with the photograph and will make those looking at your picture use their maths eyes.
  • You then submit your edited poster before the deadline given.

Posters can be submitted under one of the following categories:

  • 7 years or under (on 31st August 2023)
  • 11 years or under ( on 31st August 2023)
  • 14 years or under (on 31st August 2023)
  • 19 years or under ( on  31st August 2023)
  • Adult Education ( Open to all those currently participating in an adult education course)
  • Family/Community Group (collaboration between family members or collaboration between members of a community group)

Important Dates

  • The competition is open to everyone.
  • The maximum number of entries per individual is 1.
  • Closing date for all entries is 30 November 2023.
  • The shortlist entries will be announced in February 2024 (The list of shortlisted entries will be available on Maths Week Ireland & on the Maths Eyes Website).
  • All those that are shortlisted will be invited to a celebration where all entries will be exhibited and the winners in each category including the best entry from each school will be announced.

Please note that by entering this competition you agree that your submission can remain (under CC-By licence) on the website as a resource for others to use.

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