Presentation to NCETM Annual Conference Jack Jackson 17th June 2010 National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics Impact in practice Presentation to NCETM Annual Conference Jack Jackson 17th June 2010
Aims: Objectives: Inform, educate and entertain. Describe the setting which I work in. Reflect on developments in mathematical teaching and learning. Consider the impact of these developments. National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics
About Launceston College Founded in 1409, Genuine comprehensive school, Everything to everybody, Learning outside the classroom. National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics
Facts and figures 1365 students, 250 in the sixth form, Attainment on entry just below national average, mean CAT 94-100, mean KS2 SAT level 3.8 – 3.9, %5+A*-C 72%, %5+A*-C inc EM 54%, CVA at KS4 1014, %A*-C in Maths 65%, 80% of our parents went to LC as students, Average attendance last year 94.3%, Fixed term or permanent exclusions almost zero. National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics
Developments in mathematical teaching and learning Investigation in maths, The purple box, Shaded square problem National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics
What fraction of the square is shaded yellow? National Centre How do you know? for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics
1/2 1/8 1/32 X ¼ X ¼ GP with first term = ½ and common ratio = ¼ S∞ = a S∞ = ½ S∞ = 2/3 1 - r 1 – ¼ National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics
National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics
National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics
National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics
National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics
National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics
National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics
Developments in mathematical teaching and learning Investigation in maths, The purple box, The dominance of the SMP, Teacher as researcher, The National Strategy, Developments in ICT. Shaded square problem National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics
The impact of these developments Learning forum, Funded higher degrees, “Have a go fortnight”, Online networks, Restrict shopping basket CPD, NCETM.
Aims: Objectives: Inform, educate and entertain. Describe the setting which I work in. Reflect on developments in mathematical teaching and learning. Consider the impact of these developments. National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics