There are no boring mathematics topics! Colin Foster
London

9 July 2022

Saturday 9th July 2022

10:00 - 12:30

UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Room 642

20 Bedford Way, London, WC1H 0AL

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About this event

Would you admit to finding some mathematics topics less interesting to teach or learn than others? (Rounding to the nearest integer, anyone?) In this session, we will look at some topics that may not be teachers’ favourites to teach, and we will explore some tasks that could make them more interesting, both for teachers and for students. This will be an active session of ‘doing mathematics’ together, and, just in case anyone suggests ‘constructions’, please bring a pair of compasses!

Dr Colin Foster is a Reader in Mathematics Education in the Department of Mathematics Education at Loughborough University and President of the Mathematical Association. His research interests focus on the learning and teaching of mathematics in ways that support students’ conceptual understanding. He is currently leading the design of a fully-resourced, research-informed school mathematics curriculum through the Loughborough University Mathematics Education Network.

Email: c.foster@lboro.ac.uk

Website: www.foster77.co.uk

Blog: blog.foster77.co.uk

Twitter: @colinfoster77