Improving Learning in

Mathematics8th East Midlands post-16 Subject

Coaching Network

Ray Sutton : Regional Coordinator (EM)Lynette Helmore : NCETM Associate

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Starter activity: folding a kite

www.cyffredin.co.uk

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

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“I have found some products of primes that will work as follows7 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”

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“11 9091 gives 100001101 9901 gives 100000111 909091 gives 1000000117 5882353 gives 100000001Must go and have a lie down now!”

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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.

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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

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News update

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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

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•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

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NCETM FE Summer SchoolJune 26-27 York

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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

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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

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•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 PerksUniversity of Birminghamwww.atm.org.uk/about/branches/eastmidlands.html•NANAMIC thriving and based in EM www.nanamic.org.uk

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•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.

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