The pack of resources can be adapted and used in Professional Learning sessions for school staff of all sectors and local authority education staff. This PDF would also be of use as advice and support to Schools, Parents/Carers, Partners and Communities.
Looking for maths inspiration, talks, books, blog posts or resources then try Rob Eastaway.
I particularly like the blog on playing maths with your children.
The Group are pleased to share their One Year Review of the implementation of the Making Maths Count report.
A treasure trove of Mathematical goodies. Click here.
Certification of Numeracy
Certification of numeracy unit qualifications is available through the numeracy standalone units at SCQF levels 3, 4 and 5. To achieve the Numeracy units, you must gather appropriate assessment evidence to show that the candidate meets the requirements of the Numeracy units.
Candidates can also achieve the Core Skill of Numeracy through the National 5 Mathematics course or Applications of Mathematics course at grades A to D. Furthermore, the five Core Skills of Communication, Numeracy, Problem Solving, Working with Others, and IT, are available at specific SCQF levels, on the Core Skills profile that is included on every candidate’s certificate.
The Insight tariff accepted the previous National 5 Mathematics (and National 5 Lifeskills/Applications of Mathematics) course as a ‘proxy’ for Insight literacy and numeracy measures. The Scottish Government has indicated that this will continue for the revised National 5 course, now titled National 5 Applications of Mathematics, which is certificated at grades A to D.
A report by the EEF where they highlight the key issues of the attainment gap and how their analysis of them informs the practical work with teachers and senior leaders. A summary is also given of the 15 key lessons that the EEF has learned from the 6 years of funding work to generate evidence on ‘what works’ to improve teaching and learning. Learn more here.
Ideas for snow related maths activities. Look here.
Looking for information and support re dyscalculia then try this blog.
Free CPD events which introduce the Mastery pedagogy to the Scottish Education Sector delivered by Maths – No Problem!
Dates/Times/Location
12th February – 09.30-12.30 Golden Lion Hotel, Stirling, FK8 1BB www.thegoldenlionstirling.com
13th February – 09.30-12.30 Jurys Inn, Inverness, IV2 3TR www.jurysinns.com/hotels/inverness
13th February – 13.30-16.30 Fairfield House Hotel, Ayr, KA7 2AR www.fairfieldhotel.co.uk
14th February – 09.30-12.30 Apex City Quay Hotel, Dundee, DD1 3JP www.apexhotels.co.uk/apex-city-quay-hotel-spa
14th February – 13.30-16.30 Marriott Hotel, Glasgow, G3 8 RR www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/gladt-glasgow-marriott-hotel
15th February – 09.30-12.30 Novotel Edinburgh Central, Edinburgh EH3 9DE www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-3271-novotel-edinburgh-centre/
The aim of these workshops is to provide practitioners with an understanding of the Singapore approach to the teaching of Maths and its 4 elements:
The workshop will also explore the key ideas that supports mathematical understanding in Singapore.
Each session will hold a maximum of 30 delegates. These sessions are free to attend, however, you must register as an attendee. To register please call or email Fiona C Weir with your details.
| Fiona C Weir
Scottish Education Consultant Maths — No Problem! |
| Mobile: 07591 203949 |
The SMC Conference 2018 will be held on Saturday 3 March 2018 at the University of Stirling. The Keynote Address will be given by Heather “the Weather” Reid and will explore the relevance, beauty and importance of mathematics in everyday life. As usual, there will also be a wide range of talks from well-known teachers, educationalists, and mathematicians – something for all!
Conference programme and application details can be found here.
