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SUMMARY:Exploring Different Models of Maths Support within HE; Combatting Maths Anxiety – 1st June 2016
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Metropolitan Q-Step Centre and SIGMA North West are hosting the first joint SIGMA-Q-Step event exploring different models of mathematics and statistics support.   The event will be held at Manchester Metropolitan University on Wednesday 1st June. The aims of the day are: \n\nExplore student attitudes to numbers as barriers to learning\nShowcase different models of maths support within the HE sector\nShare good practice in maths support within the HE sector\nExamine what works in relation to supporting students with Maths anxiety\n\nVENUE: Manchester Metropolitan University\, Room tbc. \nDirections: http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/travel/manchester/ \nThere is no charge for attending this event and refreshments and lunch will be provided. To book please complete the register at Eventbrite\, any enquiries can be sent to Ian Jarman (i.h.jarman@ljmu.ac.uk) Dept. of Applied Mathematics\, Liverpool John Moores University\, Byrom Street\, Liverpool\, L3 3AF or Natalie Simpson (N.Simpson@mmu.ac.uk) Q-step\, Manchester Metropolitan University. \nProgramme\n09.30 – 10.00 Registration and Refreshments \n10.00 – 10.15 Welcome \n10.15 – 10.45 Professor Julie Scott Jones. Director\, Manchester Metropolitan University Q-Step Centre \nWhy supporting university students with numeracy is important \n10.45 – 11.00 Sue Johnston-Wilder\, University of Warwick \nBuilding Maths Resilience; lessons from the school sector \n11.00 – 11.15 Refreshments \n11.15 – 11.45 Tony Croft. Prof of  Mathematics Education Centre\, Loughborough University. Sigma Director \nThe role of the MOOC in overcoming maths anxiety – lessons learned from five presentations of the Future Learn course ‘Getting a Grip on Mathematical Symbolism’. \n11.45 – 12.15 Q&A (Twitter) \n12.15 – 1.15 Lunch. \n1.15 – 1.45 Michael Grove\, Director – STEM education centre\, School of Mathematics\, University of Birmingham \nMaking Mathematics Support Work For You – models and methodologies for mathematics and statistics support \n1.45 – 2.30 MASH\, University of Bath (Cheryl Voake-Jones) \nHow we approach maths support. \n2.30 – 2.45 Refreshments \n2.45 – 3.30 The Numeracy Project\, Manchester Metropolitan University (Natalie Simpson & Simon Massey) \nHow we approach maths support. \n3.30 – 4.00 Discussion \n4.00 Thank you
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/exploring-different-models-of-maths-support-within-he-combatting-maths-anxiety-1st-june-2016/
LOCATION:Manchester Metropolitan University
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SUMMARY:Technology Enhanced Learning – 30th June 2016
DESCRIPTION:The next sigma meeting organised by the North East & Yorkshire Hub is taking place on THURSDAY 30th JUNE 2016 from 10:30-3:30pm at the University of Newcastle.  The focus is on Technology Enhanced Learning. \nThis one day event will concentrate on getting started with various software/systems to facilitate and enhance teaching and learning of maths in Higher Education. The day will start with an introduction to maths support at Newcastle University by the host David McGeeney\, followed by some interactive workshops introducing participants to the software and demonstrating how they can be used to support the learning of mathematics and statistics.  The workshops will be ideal for people who have not used the software before. \nLocation: School of Mathematics & Statistics \nHerschel Building (3rd floor)\nNewcastle University\nNewcastle upon Tyne\nNE1 7RU \n  \nProgramme: \n10.30-11am Welcome and coffee \n11-11.30 Maths Support at Newcastle University (David McGeeney) \n11.30-12.15 Geogebra activity (Vijay Teeluck) \n12.15 – 12.45 Sumaze the App (Trevor Hawkes/Vijay Teeluck) \n12.45 – 1.30 pm lunch \n1.30 – 3.30 Christian Lawson-Perfect  – Numbas workshop \n3.30 end \n  \nFor more information on the event\, email one of the North East hub coordinators V.Teeluck@shu.ac.ukor ellen.marshall@sheffield.ac.uk \nFor more information on Newcastle University\, please email the host David.McGeeney@newcastle.ac.uk
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/technology-enhanced-learning-30th-june-2016/
LOCATION:School of Mathematics & Statistics  Herschel Building (3rd floor) Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU
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