An inspirational mathematics talk by Ben Sparks at Kingsley School. Is mathematics created by us, or are we discovering eternal truth? An entertaining overview of the very origins of mathematics and numbers. Deep philosophical questions, mathematical murder, puzzling proofs and mysterious memes: they all lead us through the human story of numbers, to finish with one of the most celebrated mathematical images of modern times. Ben is a professional mathematics enrichment speaker, based at the University of Bath but delivering…
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Find out more »Subject Leaders will have access to cutting edge thinking and research, guidance on managing their subject leadership role and will be updated on national and local developments. One free place for schools who subscribe. £75 for non-subscribing schools. Non attendance or cancellation within 12 working days prior to the event will incur the charge of the full fee.
Find out more »Reasoning is one of the three aims of the National Curriculum for Mathematics. It is not only important in its own right but impacts on the other two aims. Reasoning about what is already known in order to work out what is unknown will improve fluency. The ability to reason also supports the application of mathematics and an ability to solve problems set in unfamiliar contexts. Research by Terezinha Nunes et al (2009) identified the ability to reason mathematically as…
Find out more »Subject Leaders will have access to cutting edge thinking and research, guidance on managing their subject leadership role and will be updated on national and local developments. One free place for schools who subscribe. £75 for non-subscribing schools. Non attendance or cancellation within 12 working days prior to the event will incur the charge of the full fee.
Find out more »Subject Leaders will have access to cutting edge thinking and research, guidance on managing their subject leadership role and will be updated on national and local developments. One free place for schools who subscribe. £75 for non-subscribing schools. Non attendance or cancellation within 12 working days prior to the event will incur the charge of the full fee.
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