This is the first international conference of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) about approaches to teaching and learning mathematics. Mathematics should be understood in the widest possible sense to cover all aspects of mathematics, including number, pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics and the full range of applications of mathematics.
The conference examines learning and teaching throughout the life span, from the most basic to the most advanced topics and for the full range of learners, including people with dyscalculia and other maths learning difficulties, gifted learners and mathematicians. This should lead to cross-fertilisation between different areas of learning and teaching. The conference is also highly interdisciplinary. In addition to mathematicians, it should be of interest amongst others to psychologists, teachers, pedagogical and educational experts, engineers, scientists and social scientists.
Invited speakers
Bill Barton (University of Auckland)
Dame Celia Hoyles DBE (The Institute of Education, University of London)
Colin Jones (University of Tasmania)
Ros Sutherland (University of Bristol)
Claire Trott (Loughborough University)
The conference is organised into the following four tracks, with the list of topics under each track illustrative rather than exclusive.
Motivation and maths anxiety
Approaches to increasing motivation and self confidence
Overcoming maths anxiety
Why learn maths: relevance, context and applications
The use of social networking to provide mutual support and increase engagement
Using the media to promote mathematics and improve its image
The learner’s and the teacher’s perspective
Inclusive practice and learners’ particular requirements
Learners with specific learning difficulties
Ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity and the learning and teaching requirements
Gender issues and gender sensitive learning and teaching
Mature learners and returning to maths in later life
Blind learners and non-visual representation of mathematics
Gifted learners
Maths learning for specialists and non-specialists
Effective practice: what does and does not work
International comparisons
Case studies
Content and curricula
Assessment, teaching and learning approaches
Training and resources for teachers
Less traditional approaches, such as project based learning, peer supported learning, microlearning and mobile learning
The use of technology
The use of ICT, new technologies and tools
On-line learning, blended learning and traditional classrooms
Mobile learning apps
High tech and traditional approaches
Confirmed Thematic Sessions
Enhancing student engagement with mathematics & statistics
Addressing mathematics & statistics anxiety
Conference Fees
IMA Member
£300
Non-IMA Member
£395
IMA Student
£205
Non-IMA Student
£215
Conference Dinner on night of 11 June: £45
To register for this event, please download, complete and return the application form.
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Organising Committee
Chair - Dr Marion Hersh (University of Glasgow); Co-Chair - Dr Meena Kotecha (LSE); Professor Nigel Steele (Coventry University); Dr Shirley Evans (University of Worcester); Professor Diana Kornbrot (University of Hertfordshire).
Programme Committee
Professor John Blake (University of Birmingham); Noel-Ann Bradshaw (University of Greenwich) Prof. Dr. Daniel Burgos (Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR), Spain); Dr Emma Cliffe (University of Bath); Professor Annemie Desoete (University of Ghent, Belgium); Dr Olivia Fitzmaurice (University of Limerick, Republic of Ireland); Dr Donal Fitzpatrick (Dublin City University) Giorgi Goguadze (Leuphana University of Lüneburg); Professor Jeremy Levesley (University of Leicester); Dr Les Mustoe (Loughborough University); Dr Peter Rowlett (Nottingham Trent University); Dr Judith Shapiro (London School of Economics); Dr Jeff Waldock (Sheffield Hallam University); Professor Anne Watson (University of Oxford)
Proceedings
List of papers in order of presentation
Session 1 Effective Practice
Supporting Freshmen through Diagnostic e-Assessments and e-Learning Packages
K.F. Hung, S.C. Choy, K.H. Chung and C.K. Chan
A tale of two very different Mathematics Support Centres at two very different universities
J. Nicholas, L. Rylands, C. Coady, L. Armstrong, H. Dhindsa, S. McGlynn, J. Nicholls, J. Pettigrew, D. Shearman
Why 'what works' doesn't work in practice, and what might work better
A. Watson
Effective Differentiation; where a growth mindset meets the ZPD
Y. Reilly, J. Parsons
Maths Diagnostic Testing - Beyond Diagnostics
C. Patel
Session 3 Inclusive Practice
Language as a Barrier to Learning Mathematics
M. Prendergast; F. Faulkner; C. O’Hara
Creating and evaluating an online glossary of curriculum terms for maths for deaf learners who use British Sign LanguageK. O’Neill, A. Cameron, G. Quinn, R. O’Neill
Maths for Blind People: Not reinventing the wheel ... crooked
M. Hersh
Speech Interfaces for Mathematics : Opportunities and Limitations for Visually Impaired Learners (pdf)
D. Attanayake, J. Denholm-Price, G. Hunter, E. Pfluegel, A. Wigmore
Session 4 Special Session: Addressing mathematics & statistics anxiety
Session 9 Special Session: Enhancing engagement - maths & stats
Teaching maths for economics
A. L. Ariza Jimenez
Social Media v Blackboard Discussion Forums in Teaching and Learning Mathematics
V. Perisic
Syncretic approach to teaching and learning mathematics
L. Fradkin
Online Practice in Mathematics and Statistics. A model for community collaboration
B. Foster
Scientific enquiries should be sent to:
Marion Hersh: [email protected]
Meena Kotecha: [email protected]
For further information or to register your interest, please contact Lizzi Lake, Conference Officer, E-mail: [email protected], Tel: +44 (0) 1702 354 020, Fax: +44 (0) 1702 354 111, Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, Catherine Richards House, 16 Nelson Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EF, UK.
