Hello Noel-Ann,
I am interested to attend on June 26th - Thank you.
Best wishes,
Sarah Parsons
Senior Lecturer in the Engineering Department
and Mathematics Support Tutor in Learner Support
Harper Adams University
Newport
Shropshire
TF10 8NB
01952 815448
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Subject: Sigma workshop on using puzzles and games in maths support
The SE
sigma
Hub is organising a free workshop entitled ‘Using maths puzzles and games in the teaching of mathematics’ on Thursday 26th June from 10:30-4pm in S3.05, Strand Campus, Kings College, London (
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/campuslife/campuses/strand/Strand.aspx
directions
).
Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.
The
http://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Programme_SE_26June14.pdf
programme
will include:
Sally Barton (Sir George Monoux) ‘
Puzzles to engage students in problem classes
’
Noel-Ann Bradshaw (University of Greenwich and�
sigma�
SE Hub Coordinator) ‘
Promoting problem solving through the Maths Arcade
’
Danny Brown (Greenwich Free School) ‘
Using puzzles and games to motivate student engagement in maths
’
Claire Cornock (Sheffield Hallam University) ‘
Using a Rubik’s Cube to teach group theory
’
Peter Rowlett (Nottingham Trent)
‘Using puzzles to develop problem-solving skills in undergraduate maths and outreach’
Allison Smale (Bucks New University) ‘
Using puzzles and games to help overcome numerophobia
’
This workshop should be of interest to any involved in teaching maths at all levels, and particularly those involved in motivating students from other disciplines by showing them that maths can be fun! There will be a time of discussion and sharing ideas so if you have a particular game and/or puzzle that you use effectively in your teaching please do bring this along. Although this is organised by the South East Hub it is open to any maths support practitioner. Please pass on to anyone that you think would enjoy attending.
There are still a few places left so please email Noel-Ann Bradshaw (
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if you would like to attend, giving details of any dietary requirements.
Kind regards,
Noel-Ann
Noel-Ann Bradshaw
Coordinator for South East Hub
sigma
Network
University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
London
SE10 9LS
Phone: 020 8331 8454
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