Improving Learning in Mathematics

1. Improving Learning in Mathematics 8th East Midlands post-16 Subject Coaching Network Ray Sutton : Regional Coordinator (EM) Lynette Helmore : NCETM Associate

2. Starter activity: folding a kitewww.cyffredin.co.uk

3. Multiply any three digit number by 7. • Multiply the answer by 11. • Multiply the answer by 13 • What do you notice?

4. “I have found some products of primes that will work as follows • 7 11 13 gives 1001 (so (100a + 10b + c)x7x11x13 = 100000a + 10000b + 1000c + 100a + 10b + c) • For 4,5,6,7 and 8 digit numbers, the following products of primes will work: • 73 137 gives 10001”

5. “11 9091 gives 100001 • 101 9901 gives 1000001 • 11 909091 gives 10000001 • 17 5882353 gives 100000001 • Must go and have a lie down now!”

6. Objectives • Share good practice in teaching, learning and professional development in the region. • Consider ways in which questioning in mathematics can be opened up effectively. • Work collaboratively to identify and improve upon limited mathematical activity • Explore the National Centre portal as a focus for professional development • Consider current national issues and opportunities in mathematics and numeracy • Model a range of coaching skills to create a sustainable and supportive network for all.

7. 10.10 Closed to Open (1) -an exploration of the use of closed and open activities • 11.00 Coffee • 11.15 “Show and tell” -sharing of experiences and resources by participants • 11.45 Closed to Open (2) – dealing with boring textbooks • 12.10 News at midday: Mathematics and numeracy news update • 12.30 Lunch with Engineering colleagues • 1.30 Closed to Open (3) – “Surely hexagonal puzzles are all we need?!” • 2.30 Either Planning a session collaboratively • Or individual/group coaching • Or independent exploration of resources • 3.20 Plenary, reflection and action planning • 3.30 Tea, Evaluation and close

8. News update

9. New publication • 14-19 education and skills functional skills support programme- “Teaching and learning functional mathematics” • Placed for you in the East Midlands community on the www.ncetm.org.uk portal. • www.ncetm.org.uk/Default.aspx?page=14&module=com&mode=102&comcid=703

10. 11 000 Improving Learning in Mathematics boxes seeking good homes • www.ncetm.org.uk/Default.aspx?page=13&module=res&mode=100&resid=1442 • March 1st and May 23rd Thinking Through Mathematics EM launches put pressure on distributor www.maths4life.org.uk – but copies available for numeracy teachers • www.ncetm.org.uk/Default.aspx?page=13&module=res&mode=100&resid=1442

11. NCETM FE Summer School • June 26-27 York

12. College organisation of mathematics events • www.ncetm.org.uk/Default.aspx?page=12&module=news&mode=100&newsid=7725 • East Midlands 9/19 general FE colleges attending so far

13. Working with DIUS to develop a Numeracy Strategy to reach ‘World Class Skills’ targets by 2020 • First regional partnership meeting convened on Feb11th by LSC/NCETM to consider East Midlands strategy. • www.ncetm.org.uk/Default.aspx?page=13&module=res&mode=100&resid=6225

14. EM ATM/MA branch going strong • eastmidadmin@atm-online.org.uk • Next meeting Sat 7th June • “Starting with an Isosceles Triangle …” • By Stephanie Prestage and Pat Perks • University of Birmingham • www.atm.org.uk/about/branches/eastmidlands.html • NANAMIC thriving and based in EM • www.nanamic.org.uk

15. EM subject learning coaches complete professional training! • EM subject learning coaches make an impact! • http://login.subjectlearningcoach.net/course/view.php?id=190 • Ideas! http://login.subjectlearningcoach.net/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=2865 • EM college, 11-16, 11-18 schools collaborate to improve progression in Mathematics • Further Maths Network is growing.

16. Coming soon: registration with IfL and use of the ‘Reflect’ tool to develop a personal record of professional development and personla portfiolio.