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LTSN Maths, Stats & OR Network partnership. RSS Centre for Statistical Education. Network priorities. Assessment School/university interface Staff development Service teaching. Assessment 1. computer aided assessment in maths workshops newsletter articles
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LTSN Maths, Stats & OR Network partnership RSS Centre for Statistical Education
Network priorities • Assessment • School/university interface • Staff development • Service teaching
Assessment • 1. computer aided assessment in maths • workshops • newsletter articles • monthly series of articles on CAA in maths • email discussion list maths-caa • 2. matching assessment to learning • workshops • reports in newsletter • information pack to go on website
School/University interface • 1. post 16 mathematics within Curric2000 • briefing day in June 2001 in London • information pack • tracking ongoing changes • support for further mathematics • 2. first year experience • a series of visits next year to establish what is happening in departments
Staff Development • 1. workshops • induction day for new lecturers in September • workshops for statistics • a number of regional workshops in 2001/2 • 2. resources • material being collated for an exhibition • production of new discipline-based resources to support and increase the effectiveness of teachers and enhance the learning experience of students
Service Teaching, or • Applicable Mathematics • 1. regional Maths Toolkit workshops run jointly with other LTSN Centres • 2. national approach to diagnostic testing • publication of report from Gatsby seminar • email discussion list measure-maths-problem • 3. resources • case studies in diagnostic testing and student support • development of packs for problem-based learning
Supported by core activities network with existing interest groups and encourage collaboration - TaLUM, UMTC, mathedu, MathGate provide a focal point for information- approachable advice service- searchable databases of resources- information on funding opportunities disseminate for information, understanding and use- Web site, MSOR Connections, workshops support and enhance academic practice- encourage the publication of reflective articles- link with research into maths education in HE