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Mathematics and Statistics Help. Ms Chetna Patel 13 October 2008. Overview. Mission Statement History Management Mathematics and Statistics Help Service. Mission Statement.
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Mathematics and Statistics Help Ms Chetna Patel13 October 2008
Overview • Mission Statement • History • Management • Mathematics and Statistics Help Service
Mission Statement To develop a judgement free learning environment where trained staff can help students develop as independent learners and in particular learn mathematics and statistics required to perform to a high standard on their main programme of study
History • Faculty of Engineering project • Similar concerns in other Faculties • Pilot April-May 07 • Institutional grant plus SIGMA • LeTS and Departmental reps • Up-scaled Sept-Dec 07 • Anthony Rossiter appointed DLTD • full-time manager appointed (Feb 08) • Funding secured via Access Agreement (transition support & ongoing skills development)
Management • Learning & Teaching Services • Operational management and delivery • Steering group (Faculty representatives) • Propose objectives & functional analysis/allocation • Reporting to Learning and Teaching Committee • Staff relationships • Engagement and inspiration • Training and development • Project Management
Mathematics and Statistics Help Service • Learning and Teaching Approaches • Diagnostic Testing • Transferable Skills • Self-study Resources
Learning and Teaching • Alignment of entry to exit requirements • One-to-one • Small groups • Structured Lesson Plans • Workshops • Student Engagement/Responsibility • Differentiation via online and paper based material • Directed and self-directed study • Use of practical exercises • Use of appropriate ICT
Evaluation and Research • Reflection and Development • Review MASH objectives • Develop/Improve objectives as appropriate • Evaluation and Monitoring • Feedback from staff and students • Data collection • Qualitative and Quantitative analysis
What students say! Here are some comments we have received from the students on our services: • “I will pass my degree because of this service, thanks” • “ you've managed to clear up something in less than an hour which has been bothering me for weeks” • “… getting something explained differently”
Dissemination • Internal communications • Reporting on staff activities, finance, usage, retention figures, evaluation etc. • Meetings • External dissemination • web pages, conferences • National and International links • Sharing of expertise with other MSS centres