The Story
Hello, my name is Ethan, founder of Maths in Space. I am a Lecturer of Mathematics in Further Education in the South West of the UK, and I have worked in maths education since 2012.
Over the years, I’ve taught hundreds of 16–18 year olds who arrive in college already convinced that they “hate maths” or will “never need it in real life.” The loss of curiosity and confidence between primary school and late secondary education is increasingly common. By the time students reach college, lecturers are working harder than ever to rebuild engagement and restore mathematical confidence.
When I later tutored 10-11 year olds, I saw something different. Excitement, curiosity, and a genuine desire to be challenged. Somewhere between the ages of 10 and 16, for many learners, the magic fades.
Maths in Space was created to reignite and perpetuate that magic.
Why Space?
Space represents limitless possibility. It invites imagination, problem solving and exploration. Transferrable skills that we use on planet Earth.
Rather than memorising a list of methods, tricks and tactics. What if we reframed maths learning into powering your space mission?
- Calculating fuel requirements for a journey
- Planning mission costs and budgeting
- Measuring trajectory and travel time
- Designing and building measurements for your base planet
What Makes Maths in Space Different?
High quality maths platforms already exist, and I use them.
But Maths in Space is built on three principles:
- Provide excellence in curriculum aligned resources
- Imaginative, narrative driven learning for all ages
- Gamified engagement that mirrors the digital experiences students already love
The aim is to make mathematical challenge something students look forward to
Vision for 2027 and beyond
By 2027, Maths in Space will:
- Provide a comprehensive collection of free, high quality worksheets for Key Stage 3, Functional Skills and GCSE
- Be recognised nationally for reliable and engaging resources, catering to a range of student needs
- Deliver exceptional communication and responsiveness to users
- Launch and expand Crimson Quest, a curriculum based maths assignment game
- Build a community of educators and collaborators
- Support learners across the UK and beyond
I believe that maths should feel like stepping into the Natural History Museum in London. Full of wonder, challenge and discovery, something for all ages, learning for enjoyment.
Maths in Space is my mission to make that feeling accessible to every learner.
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Support the Mission
If you find these resources useful and want to support the project, you can contribute via the Support page.
Want to collaborate or trial resources in your classroom? Get in touch.