1898, London: Someone is trying to steal Professor Ebenezer Brain-Teaser's latest invention, an incredible calculating machine.

Will Josiah Bloodhound, probably Britain's worst Private Detective, add two and two together? Why are Circus Numero the 'prime' suspects? And why are they 'counting' on Kitty Beagle to 'calculate' who is Mr One?

By using number patterns, mental calculations and deduction help 'Bloodhound and Beagle' unravel this murky mathematical mystery.

 

The Calculating Mr. One is a musical comedy based on the Primary Maths Curriculum explores the following mathematical topics:

Infants (4 - 7) We look at number lines, number squares, simple multiplication tables and a variety of mental methods of calculation, including estimating, counting on, rounding and partitioning.
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Junior (7 - 11) We expand the mental methods applying them to more difficult calculations. We look at place value, demonstrate doubling and halving as a calculating tool and explore the rules of division.
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Available this Autumn 2010 in The South, The Midlands and The North

This show replaces The Countback Kid which finished touring in July 2010