2 sessions of professional learning to draw your attention to:
29th October – Concrete, Visual and Abstract approaches
8th November – Numeracy Pathways linked learning and planning
Falkirk practitioners can sign up via CPD manager.
This week saw the launch of the FC strategy for numeracy with Headteachers and senior leaders. Use the Falkirk Council Numeracy Strategy, Pressure Points and Pathways page to engage with this strategy.
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.
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.
Looking for ideas on parental engagement. Click here.
The SMC are inviting workshop proposals for the SMC Conference 2018.
Deadline is 25th December.
Full details here.
