Using and Applying Mathematics at KS1 and KS2
with Jeannie Billington & Mike Hall
Tuesday, 13th March 2012 – Central London
Children making sense of their own mathematical learning and understanding.
The New Primary Framework places greater emphasis(UAM) and this is reflected in the recent identification of UAM as a national priority.
“Learners are engaged by successful & exciting learning. They become involved in finding out for themselves, askin and answering questions of their own, sharing what they have discovered with others. The posing of questions is an element of creativity. It starts the process needed for the generation of ideas that are new to the learner, which take them on a route of discovery.”
Ref. Enquiring(progression in);New Primary Framework
Teaching pupils how to use and apply mathematics is a particular weakness.
The national literacy and numeracy strategies and the primary curriculum, OFSTED, 2004
Course leader: Jeannie Billington
Jeannie Billington is an independent mathematics education consultant. She has worked in primary mathematics at many different levels: as a maths coordinator; a maths advisory teacher; a primary head teacher; an external examiner & moderator; & a senior lecturer in mathematics education. She was course director of both the PGCHE & the DFEE 20 day maths courses at South Bank University. She has been a member of the General Council of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics & the Mathematics National Curriculum Working
Group. She currently works for BEAM and CLPE. For BEAM she runs courses & conferences including PCAME. At CLPE she is involved with the Teaching assistants and Family Numeracy courses. She was coordinator of Year 4 Summer Schools for Westminster Education Action for five years. Her publications include articles and books, written for a variety of audiences including the Open University. She recently developed the “Maths Together” series for Walker Books. She aims to encourage both teachers & children to develop a positive, confident approach towards mathematics where they can tackle challenging problems with common sense & resourcefulness using a variety of strategies & techniques.
Course leader: Michael Hall
Michael Hall works as an Associate Lecturer with the Open University, on the MA in Education and has worked on the the ITT PGCE secondary mathematics course. He also works as a maths consultant and is currently supporting the National Numeracy Strategy in KS1, 2 & 3, for the London boroughs of Haringey and Lambeth, through consultancy work in schools and the delivery of national and local INSET. He has also contributed to national ICT training. He is also a consultant for BEAM and has been involved with the recent PCAME initiative with BEAM and King’s College, London.
Michael Hall has been an Advisory Teacher for Mathematics, a Tutor for PGCE Mathematics at King’s College, London and a tutor for Primary B. Ed. and M.Sc. Education courses at South Bank University, where he also jointly planned and delivered the DFEE 20 day primary maths courses for teachers in Haringey and Enfield. Previous experience includes posts as Head of Mathematics, Head of Year and Senior Teacher in London Secondary Schools.
Who should attend?
- Teachers of Primary School Maths
- Teachers of KS1 & KS2 Maths
- LEA Advisers/Inspectors
Topics and Themes covered on the day will include:
- Offering pupils a wide range of challenging & relevant ‘using and applying’ situations
- Exploring appropriate ‘using and applying’ resources available on the market
- Developing a conducive classroom community of learners
- Reflecting on relevant ‘using and applying’ mathematical skills
- Providing appropriate support for learning
- Creating an appropriate classroom ethos that appreciates pupils need of time to think & reason, make decisions and be creative
- Recent and relevant reports and research
- Exemplars of good pedagogy
Fee:
The fee for the course is £310 plus VAT (Total £372) per delegate. The fee includes all refreshments, lunch, and course documentation. Discounts for multiple bookings are available. Please telephone or fax the organisers for details.