LSIS STEM Programme Science, Engineering and Mathematics support for Subject Learning Coaches Teaching and learning Welcome to the Mathematics Regional Subject Networks Spring 2010

Aims Network and share effective practice Explore learning conversations Investigate rich tasks Enrich teaching and learning Enjoy some mathematics

Barcelona Video Shot in and around La Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s famous church building in Barcelona. Each sequence features a different aspect of mathematics The mathematical content is intentionally understated, although the material rewards repeated viewing and provides a rich source of mathematical imagery.

Show and tell Work in groups – A Level GCSE Functional Skills Numeracy

People Bingo Find someone who..... Find a different person for each statement

Learning Conversations One of the 10 pedagogy approaches from Effective Teaching and Learning on the Excellence Gateway

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Learning Conversations The purpose of the learning conversation is to: Keep the learner at the centre and to work with their agenda Challenge and motivate learners to improve Enable learners to explain their progress and how far this deepens their understanding of the topic, theory or concept quickstartguide/twollnresources/index.html quickstartguide/twollnresources/index.html

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Closed Questions When are they most effective? To – elicit a yes or no answer – gain specific information – establish agreement – check something before going forward in the dialogue – allow the questioner to control the dialogue.

Open Questions When are they most effective? To encourage learners to – clarify their thinking – look at assumptions they might be making – look for evidence behind the judgements they are making – think about the implications of what they think, say or do – consider other viewpoints or perspectives.

Opening closed questions Work in pairs or threes Discuss the closed questions and rephrase them as open questions Record your open questions

Reflective listening Reflective listening means clarifying and restating what the learner says as a statement, not as a question. The benefits of this approach are that it develops understanding, clarifies thought processes and reassures others that you accept their point of view and want to help.

Mathematics CPD The impact of mathematics CPD - what teachers think Video clips – The reluctant numeracy teacher – Action research (1) – Action research (2) – Co-planning a lesson – The developing teacher

Rich Tasks A Level - Rich Starting Points for A-level Core Mathematics GCSE – Spirolaterals (Maths Challenge by Anne Joshua 1994) Functional Skills - Teaching and Learning Functional Mathematics Numeracy – Thinking Through Mathematics

Rich Tasks What makes a task rich? See the NCETM – accessible and extendable – one which allows learners to make decisions – involving learners in testing, proving, explaining, reflecting and interpreting – promoting discussion and communications – encouraging originality and invention – encouraging 'what if' and 'what if not' questions – enjoyable and containing the opportunity for surprise.

STEM Challenges for STEM managers Pick a challenge How would YOU meet this challenge?

STEM Resources STEM 350 Practitioner produced resources (from phase 1) 230 Practitioner produced resources (from phase 2) Collected from ‘Show and Tell’ activities Video clips for CPD ideas / activities Resources for Managers ScienceSupport for developing pedagogy in practical activities Engineering sub-discipline resources including Smart Textiles and Composites Mathematics Maths in the workplace, a Health & Social Care resource

STEM Resources  STEM Brain Games STEM questions being added to Literacy / Numeracy resource Targeted at Physics, Chemistry and Maths for Level 2 and Level 3 learners  The Risk Factor (Health, safety and well being ) nal/lsis/the_risk_factor Science laboratory, Engineering and Manufacturing workshops Targeted at Level 1 and Level 2 learners

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NCETM The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics Funding for regional projects and Mathematics Knowledge Networks FE magazine