Dartboard Maths: A fun approach to tackling maths

Zwaanswyk Academy, has adopted SA pro darts player Devon Petersen’s Dartboard Maths programme and International Darts Schools League (IDSL) as methods to enhance math at school.

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The programme was devised by Mr Petersen, after noticing his son struggling with addition and subtraction.

Along with fellow Capetonian Cameron Carolissen, he competed at the World Cup of Darts in Germany at the weekend.

Grappling with maths can be a headache for pupils, teachers and parents, said Mr Petersen.

But, throw in an element of fun and games, and it all seems less intimidating.

“Dartboard Maths offers a unique and effective approach to learning, transforming traditional math lessons into engaging, interactive experiences,” Mr Petersen said during a recent school tour to promote his dartboard math toolkit, which includes lesson plans, activity packs, video tutorials, and assessment tools.