The Mathematical Association - supporting mathematics in education

The majority of our meetings are held at the University of Leeds in the Centre for Studies in Science and Mathematics Education, Room 8.90.

The university is well signed from all major routes into Leeds. For internet maps and satellite navigation the postcode is LS2 9JT. The best entrance to use if travelling by car is the one located on the A660 (Woodhouse Lane). Enter the campus immediately next to the Parkinson Building (the large white building with a tower) and follow the road round to the left past the entrance barrier (which is left open in the evenings and at weekends). Shortly after a speed bump you follow the road into a left turn. After 100m the road bears right and after a further 50m downhill you should turn right under the 'building on stilts' where you may park. The entrance to the building is opposite the car park via a set of steps and through Door 4.

Our meetings are held in Room 8.90 which is located one floor up from the entrance. There is usually a member of the committee on the door to show you the way, but failing that there is a porter on duty just inside the entrance.

Programme

YORKSHIRE BRANCH 2008~2009
2008 Autumn Term	2009 Spring Term	2009 Summer Term
SATURDAY 11th OCT 2008 CSSME 2pm for 2.30pm	TUESDAY 5th FEB 2009 Woodkirk High School, Morley 7pm for 7.30pm	SATURDAY 13th JUNE 2009 Venue TBC 2pm for 2.30pm
"Farewell, Old Friends" The Retiring Branch President's Address Now that investigation coursework is no longer compulsory for GCSE Mathematics, Tim Devereux will revisit investigations he has enjoyed over the last couple of decades. Thrill to a factor-finding programme from 1987! Gasp at an investigation without triangle numbers!	"Materials for Functional Maths" Looking around for resources to help support your teaching of Functional Maths in KS3/4? Come along to this session and find out about new materials and stimuli to enhance your teaching from the AIM Project and Cre8ate. Key in the postcode WF3 1JQ to locate the venue.	The Summer Meeting "A problem is a problem for all that..." A practical workshop where we solve problems, think about solving problems, talk about solving problems, encourage solving problems ... and the consequences. Light refreshments provided.
Speaker: Tim Devereux, Retiring President	Led by Karen Kitchener and Liz Meenan.	Speaker: Jenny Piggott - University of Cambridge. Director of NRich

TUESDAY 11th Nov 2008 CSSME 7pm for 7.30pm	SATURDAY 28th Mar 2009 Trinity and All Saints College. 1.30pm to 3.30pm
"The UK Mathematics Challenge" More than 600 000 pupils take Maths Challenges each year - the real value lies in using some of the questions for follow up work in the classroom. The session will indicate some of those possibilities.	Study Session "Making effective use of Open Source and other free mathematics software" This is a practical hands-on session with a chance for everyone to have a 'play' and extend their knowledge. Key in the postcode LS18 5HD to locate the venue. Followed at 4pm by THE YBMA AGM
Speaker: Mary Wimbury Director of the UKMT	Speaker: Steve Wilkinson, Manager of Leeds SCITT.

WEDNESDAY 10th Dec 2008 CSSME 7pm for 7.30pm	WEDNESDAY 11th Mar 2009 University of Leeds 4pm
“Christmas Quiz and Buffet!” Tim will lead us in an evening of mathematical fun with a buffet included. Expect to get fully involved!	W P Milne Lecture for Sixth Formers "The Maths of Search Engines and Video Games" Did you know that making video games fun means doing thousands of calculations involving triangles, angles and vectors and that the original idea for Google was based on simultaneous equations? Find out how the maths that you know already is being used extensively in both of these multi-billion pound industries.
Tim Devereux YBMA	Speaker: Richard Lissaman - Deputy Director of the Further Maths Network, University of Warwick