From Peter.Gates at nottingham.ac.uk Sun May 1 08:25:55 2011 From: Peter.Gates at nottingham.ac.uk (Peter Gates) Date: Sun, 1 May 2011 08:25:55 +0100 Subject: [Maths-Education] Re: Head of Maths post in Nottinghamshire In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: A post of head of maths has come up at The West Bridgford School which is a Local comprehensive serving West Bridgford - an area of Nottinghamshire just to the south of the city of Nottingham. The school is looking for a new head of mathematics. I am a community governor of the school. I am wondering if anyone on this list might know of someone who could be interested - or could pass this message on to others. The post has been advertised but is being re-advertised. The school has a largely but not exclusively fairly affluent catchment and regularly has one of the highest levels of GCSE and A level achievement in Nottinghamshire. The school had technology specialist status until April when it obtained Academy status. As such it is now able to take advantage of the financial and curriculum flexibilities to which these second wave academies have access. The mathematics department has benefited over the years from considerable staffing stability but the retirement of the current head of mathematics has created an opportunity for a new appointment. The department is open to innovative and creative approaches to the curriculum and are keen to appoint someone who feels they can take the work of the school and the department forward. Information can be obtained from the headteacher, Rob McDonough, (RMcDonough at wbs.eu.com) and anyone interested is invited to contact him. Peter ___________________________________________ Peter Gates Centre for Research in Mathematics Education School of Education University of Nottingham Nottingham NG8 1BB +44(0)773 0808 353 ________________________________________ From C.Morgan at ioe.ac.uk Tue May 3 08:42:55 2011 From: C.Morgan at ioe.ac.uk (Candia Morgan) Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 08:42:55 +0100 Subject: [Maths-Education] FW: LMERSS seminar Thursday at IOE: IOE_SIG_MathsEd In-Reply-To: <30500362.1304407614605.JavaMail.bbuser@apcprd-306334-22793-app01> References: <30500362.1304407614605.JavaMail.bbuser@apcprd-306334-22793-app01> Message-ID: <78FEFFD3E19A24459319C7750CC1EE1B015820A33F99@MAIL2.inst.ioe.ac.uk> SEMINAR NOTICE The London Mathematics Education Research Seminar Series (LMERSS) cordially invites you to a seminar on research in mathematics education. 5:00 ? 6:30pm Thursday, 5 May, 2011 Room 802 Institute of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL PROFESSOR ALINA SPINILLO Universidade Federal de Pernambuco Recife, Brasil Measurement in the perspective of number sense in children This study investigates children's knowledge about measurements based on the idea of invariants, and of number sense. Forty children (6 and 8 years old) made judgments about situations involving measurements of volume, time, mass, distance and length. Task 1 examined the ability to identify the appropriate unit to measure different objects, and Task 2 the understanding of the inverse relation between the size of the unit and the number of units needed to measure something. Results showed that children have a sense of measurement and that this sense does not manifest itself equally in relation to different types of measurements. Also, children showed a better understanding about the inverse relation between the size of the unit and the number of units than of the relation between unit and object to be measured. From P.A.Hernandez-Martinez at lboro.ac.uk Tue May 3 10:27:20 2011 From: P.A.Hernandez-Martinez at lboro.ac.uk (Paul Hernandez-Martinez) Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 10:27:20 +0100 Subject: [Maths-Education] PhD Studentship at the Maths Education Centre - Loughborough University Message-ID: Postgraduate Studentship Opportunity in the Mathematics Education Centre Loughborough University Are you interested in the teaching, learning and assessment of mathematics or mathematically-based subjects at university level? Would you like to join a vibrant and internationally renowned group at the forefront of teaching and learning developments in higher education? The Mathematics Education Centre (MEC) at Loughborough University is an internationally renowned centre of teaching, learning and support. It is a key player in many high-profile national initiatives. We have especially strong collaborative links with colleagues in the Department of Mathematical Sciences and as such we are well placed to research and impact directly upon Higher Education practice. Staff at the Centre are interested in supervising PhD students on topics related to their research interests; a full list of research interests can be found at: http://mec.lboro.ac.uk/pages/research_interests.html and a list of possible PhD projects proposed by staff can be found at: http://mec.lboro.ac.uk/pages/research_projects.html Candidates can choose from one of these projects or propose one of their own if they feel passionate about a particular topic that is broadly in line with the interests of the MEC staff. Loughborough University has funding available for well-qualified UK/EU students to enable them to undertake research at the University. The Mathematics Education Centre is keen to attract highly qualified applicants to compete for this funding and to commence their research in October 2011. The studentship is currently valued at ?13,590 plus tuition fees at the UK/EU rate. Applicants must be eligible to pay tuition fees at UK/EU rates. We also welcome applications from suitably qualified international students who are self-funded. The closing date for applications to the Mathematics Education Centre is TUESDAY 31st MAY 2011. Entry Requirements All candidates must have (or expect to gain) a good honours degree (usually at least 2.1) in Mathematics, Education, Psychology or a related discipline. Essential for success are good English language skills, both oral and written. The successful applicant will be expected, with support, to attend appropriate training and to take full part in the research life of the Centre. Applicants must formally apply online at: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/essentialinformation/howtoapply/index.html and submit the following to accompany their on-line application: ? A one-page CV summarising relevant experience and skills. ? A one-page cover letter describing their reasons for wishing to undertake PhD study in their chosen area and the personal qualities that they will bring. ? A two-page essay on one or more issues affecting learning in undergraduate mathematics. Submitted materials will be assessed for coherence, clarity and relevance. These documents can be sent directly to Dr Paul Hernandez-Martinez, Mathematics Education Centre, Loughborough University, LE11 3TU. Contact Informal contact is welcome prior to any formal application. You can contact Dr Paul Hernandez-Martinez (P.A.Hernandez-Martinez at lboro.ac.uk) for further information about the MEC and the possibility of doctoral studies here. From support at geogebra.org Tue May 3 15:13:10 2011 From: support at geogebra.org (GeoGebra Support) Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 16:13:10 +0200 Subject: [Maths-Education] International GeoGebra Conference 2011 Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, we would like to draw your attention again to our upcoming International GeoGebra Conference in Hagenberg near Linz, Austria on 29-31 August 2011. Please see information about the programme and schedule of the conference on the following website: http://www.geogebra.org/en/wiki/index.php/GeoGebra_Conference_2011 The deadline for submitting presentations, workshop, poster abstracts and video presentations is 30th May 2011. At the conference website you can see the link for Easy Chair where you can submit your presentations, abstracts. At this conference GeoGebra 4 will be released which will include GeoGebraCAS (symbolic view), GeoGebraMobile (applet support on mobile phones and tablets), GeoGebraPrim (elementary school version), GeoGebraTube (online sharing platform), updated Spreadsheet/Statistics, and many other new features. It would be great if you could join us in Austria to share ideas and participate in the interesting working groups. We look forward to meeting you in Hagenberg. Best wishes, The GeoGebra Team ----------------------------------- Judit Pacsirta GeoGebra Support Team http://www.geogebra.org http://www.geogebra.org/forum/ From phillip.kent at gmail.com Tue May 10 19:28:25 2011 From: phillip.kent at gmail.com (Phillip Kent) Date: Tue, 10 May 2011 19:28:25 +0100 Subject: [Maths-Education] Maths-Art Seminar at LKL, 12 May: Daniel White, "From 2D Mandelbrot to 3D Mandelbulb: A Tour of Mystery and Intrigue" References: Message-ID: <1305052105.22824.362.camel@phillip-macbook-ubuntu> ** REMINDER ** ** PLEASE CIRCULATE ** ALL WELCOME ** FROM 2D MANDELBROT TO 3D MANDELBULB: A TOUR OF MYSTERY AND INTRIGUE An LKL Maths-Art seminar by Daniel White Thursday 12th May 2011, 6.00 - 7.30pm The word "fractal" may be an unfamiliar word for something which is actually all around us. It embodies the way large scale shapes are repeated at smaller scales. Examples found in nature include a lightning strike, snowflake, broccoli floret, or say, a tree. Consider how the tree trunk splits off into thicker branches, which then split off into smaller branches, and then how these in turn sprout twigs and then finally leaves. But the discovery of one of the most beautiful fractals has only been made possible since the advent of computers, due to the millions of calculations that are needed. It is known as the "Mandelbrot set", and was found by Benoit Mandelbrot about 30 years ago. No matter how far you zoom in, or how tiny the detail, there will always be further exquisite detail to be found. With its colourful and hypnotic patterns, it quickly found its way into the public imagination. However, elaborate and beautiful though the Mandelbrot may be, it has always remained only flat and two-dimensional. But not anymore, as for the first time, the "Mandelbulb" is a successful attempt to bring all that detail into glorious 3D, so that shadows, light sourcing and real depth become possible. Many previous attempts at finding a 3D version of the original 2D Mandelbrot have resulted only in simpler objects resembling "whipped cream" or extruded mountain scapes. Whilst often very nice to look at, these objects don't exhibit true fractal detail in all three dimensions. Like the original Mandelbrot, the Mandelbulb is a relatively simple extension of the same simple formula, and one which yields intricate, strange, but somehow compelling detail, forever. BIOGRAPHY: Based in Bedford, Daniel White has a degree in music and computing and is currently a part-time piano teacher, webmaster and programmer. After co-discovering the Mandelbulb in late 2009 with Paul Nylander, he has had his formula and pictures published in Nature, New Scientist, Discovery, and other publications internationally. With keen interests ranging from music composition, to art, maths and science, Daniel has always held a special interest in computer graphics and animation. DATE: Thursday 12th May TIME: 6.00 to 7.30pm PLACE: London Knowledge Lab, 23-29 Emerald St, London, WC1N 3QS [Travel information & maps at: http://bit.ly/LKL-MathsArt-venue ] NEXT SEMINAR: June 9, a special origami/maths-art meeting co-organised with the British Origami Society. NEW!! LKLMathsArt on YouTube: We are creating a YouTube archive of videos from the Maths-Art seminars. First online is Mary Harris from March: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=E55779D8D0E3C022 http://www.youtube.com/user/LKLMathsArt Watch out for more videos. LKL Maths-Art seminars are free to attend, and All are welcome. No reservation is required, but an email to lkl.maths.art at gmail.com is appreciated for planning purposes ----------------------------------- *Visit the website and seminar archive: http://www.lkl.ac.uk/events/maths-art *LKLMathsArt on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/LKLMathsArt *Join the email list for future seminar announcements: http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/lkl-maths-art ++++++ Dr Phillip Kent, Visiting Fellow, London Knowledge Lab p.kent at ioe.ac.uk phillip.kent at gmail.com www.phillipkent.net m: 07950 952034 ++++++ From shegedus at umassd.edu Fri May 13 05:13:45 2011 From: shegedus at umassd.edu (Stephen Hegedus) Date: Fri, 13 May 2011 00:13:45 -0400 Subject: [Maths-Education] STEM Ed faculty position at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Message-ID: Assistant or Associate Professor Position in STEM Education Tenured/Tenure Track University of Massachusetts Dartmouth/Kaput Center We invite applications for a tenured or tenure-track position in STEM Education at the assistant/associate level preferably beginning Fall 2011. Candidates must have a doctorate in Science Education or Mathematics Education or a related field such as Learning Sciences (ABDs near completion will be considered), as well as demonstrated evidence of excellence in research and teaching commensurate to the applicant?s level of entry. Teaching experience at grades K-12 or with diverse student populations is desirable. The position involves engaging in an active program of research, teaching primarily at the graduate level, providing service to the university, and developing partnerships in science and mathematics education across university departments and with area schools. The successful candidate will join an active research group at the Kaput Center for Research and Innovation in STEM Education and will be a key academic partner in the implementation of science and mathematics teacher preparation programs and assist in the delivery of a doctoral program. Please submit (1) a letter of application addressing qualifications for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests and (4) name, titles, and contact information of three professional references to: stemseppce at umassd.edu Review of applications will begin May 15, 2011. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please contact Lindsey Cabral at stem at umassd.edu if you have any questions. The Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Education Department is committed to the preparation of educators who have sensitivity toward multicultural issues, an awareness of the particular concerns of urban education, knowledge of the unique needs and styles of individual learners, and a conscious knowledge of the role of schools in promoting social justice in the 21st Century. The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. -- Stephen J. Hegedus, Ph.D. Professor & Chair, Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education Department, Director, Kaput Center for Research and Innovation in STEM Education, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 200 Mill Rd., Suite 150B Fairhaven, MA 02719. USA From S.Trenholm at lboro.ac.uk Fri May 13 14:19:25 2011 From: S.Trenholm at lboro.ac.uk (Sven Trenholm) Date: Fri, 13 May 2011 14:19:25 +0100 Subject: [Maths-Education] Fully Online Tertiary Mathematics Research Message-ID: <234B6B562A62654E93691A30A71B12CB21D29183DF@STAFFMBX-1.lunet.lboro.ac.uk> An international survey to investigate tertiary staff approaches to assessment in FULLY ONLINE mathematics modules (including those using invigilation and live orientation sessions) is being run out of the Mathematics Education Centre of Loughborough University. The survey is confidential and anonymous and takes about 15 minutes to complete. The survey link is: https://www.survey.lboro.ac.uk/fullyonlinemaths. While any tertiary staff teaching FULLY ONLINE mathematics modules are welcome to participate, those teaching any level of statistics or calculus are of particular interest. Any questions may be directed to Sven Trenholm. Thank you, Sven Trenholm Mathematics Education Centre Loughborough University Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3TU, UK S.Trenholm at lboro.ac.uk mathelearning at gmail.com +44 (0) 1509 22 8212 The Mathematics Education Centre is a recognized UK centre for research into Mathematics Education in the Higher Education sector. For more information, please visit http://mec.lboro.ac.uk/ From A.Bakker4 at uu.nl Sat May 14 12:48:43 2011 From: A.Bakker4 at uu.nl (Bakker, A. (Arthur)) Date: Sat, 14 May 2011 13:48:43 +0200 Subject: [Maths-Education] review article on boundary crossing and boundary objects Message-ID: <04DBFCF01CC970498BB4B34A84BDC87A2E6078@uu01msg-exb04.soliscom.uu.nl> Mathematics educators interested in boundary crossing, between teaching college and school or school and work etc., might want to have a look at this review study that just came out: Akkerman, S. F., & Bakker, A. (2011). Boundary crossing and boundary objects. Review of Educational Research, 81, 132-169. http://rer.sagepub.com/content/current For those without access to RER see a prefinal version at: http://rer.sagepub.com/content/early/2011/04/19/0034654311404435.full.pdf+html?ijkey=4LKMx60v0wQzc&keytype=ref&siteid=sprer Teacher educators and vocational/workplace researchers are mostly likely to find something relevant in this overview. Apologies for self-advertisement, Arthur Bakker From alexandre.borovik at gmail.com Wed May 18 10:46:25 2011 From: alexandre.borovik at gmail.com (Alexandre Borovik) Date: Wed, 18 May 2011 10:46:25 +0100 Subject: [Maths-Education] Good A-level mathematics textbooks In-Reply-To: <0A5D44A9CA6821498E0B82C38300C657209F68506E@EXCHMBS06.isad.isadroot.ex.ac.uk> References: <0A5D44A9CA6821498E0B82C38300C657209F68506E@EXCHMBS06.isad.isadroot.ex.ac.uk> Message-ID: <4DD39571.9050806@gmail.com> Dear Colleagues in England and Wales, could you please recommend me some GOOD A-level mathematics textbooks? I mean REALLY GOOD, the ones which can act as model of a good textbook. Many thanks -- Alexandre Borovik -- Professor Alexandre Borovik * University of Manchester Web: http://www.maths.manchester.ac.uk/~avb/ Wordpress: http://micromath.wordpress.com/ Academia: http://manchester.academia.edu/AlexandreBorovik From D.K.Jones at soton.ac.uk Fri May 20 14:21:14 2011 From: D.K.Jones at soton.ac.uk (Jones D.K.) Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 14:21:14 +0100 Subject: [Maths-Education] Job opportunity at University of Southampton, UK Message-ID: <5F338719C0D0DE44BDFDD2B83D3FF7A1CBAF3BD598@UOS-CL-EX7-L3.soton.ac.uk> Colleagues [with apologies if you receive this more than once] Please see below for details of a job opportunity at University of Southampton. The mathematics education group here at Southampton would especially welcome applicants with an interest in mathematics education for this position. The closing date is 24 June 2011. Please consider forwarding this message to anyone that you think might be interested in this opportunity. And please do contact me if I can help advise in any way. best regards Keith ----------------- Keith Jones University of Southampton Southampton Education School UK e: dkj at soton.ac.uk w: www.crme.soton.ac.uk ---------------- Job opportunity at University of Southampton, UK Professor and Head of Southampton Education School The University of Southampton is one of the top 15 research universities in the UK. To build on our education and research success to date, the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences is delighted to invite applications for a Professor in Education and Head of Southampton Education School (SES). Reporting to the Dean, the Head will be an internationally-recognised scholar able to lead SES with vision and drive, and contribute to the development of the Faculty. The Head of School will have responsibility for the strategic development of SES and will hold the role for a minimum of three years. Southampton Education School is a flourishing centre of research and teaching. Based in new purpose-built facilities, SES has a strong range of programmes, including a new BSc in Education Studies, initial teacher education in primary, secondary and post-compulsory education, and a portfolio of Masters, professional development and doctoral programmes. It contributes to Southampton's Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) and is directly involved in the management of the ESRC National Centre for Research Methods in the Social Sciences, hosted by the Faculty. The research culture is fostered through a cross-School Research and Enterprise Group and through the engagement of staff with the large number of research students. Research is currently managed through four Research Centres (Leadership, School Improvement & Effectiveness; Lifelong & Work-Related Learning; Mathematics & Science Education; Social Justice & Inclusive Education). SES is also the base for the Science Learning Centre for the south east of England. The successful applicant's research interests will align with at least one of our four research centres. The mathematics education group here at Southampton forms the major part of the Mathematics and Science Education Research Centre: http://www.education.soton.ac.uk/research/research_centres/ The University's Faculty of Social and Human Sciences also includes the University's School of Mathematics. This means that collaboration with our colleagues in mathematics is a natural part of what we do. This post is currently being advertised. Details and forms are online at: http://www.jobs.soton.ac.uk Position number: 001411CJ The University of Southampton is a founder member of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN): http://www.wun.ac.uk and a founder member of the Russell Group, an association of 19 major research-intensive universities of the UK: http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk From support at geogebra.org Sat May 21 08:43:50 2011 From: support at geogebra.org (GeoGebra Support) Date: Sat, 21 May 2011 09:43:50 +0200 Subject: [Maths-Education] Reminder about International GeoGebra Conference deadline Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, we would like to remind you about our upcoming International GeoGebra Conference in Hagenberg near Linz, Austria on 29-31 August 2011. http://www.geogebra.org/en/wiki/index.php/GeoGebra_Conference_2011 The deadline for submitting presentations, workshop, poster abstracts and video presentations is *30th May 2011*. At the conference website you can see the link for Easy Chair where you can submit your presentations, abstracts. At this conference GeoGebra 4 will be released which will include GeoGebraCAS (symbolic view), GeoGebraMobile (applet support on mobile phones and tablets), GeoGebraPrim (elementary school version), GeoGebraTube (online sharing platform), updated Spreadsheet/Statistics, and many other new features. It would be great if you could join us in Austria to share ideas and participate in the interesting working groups. We look forward to meeting you in Hagenberg. Best wishes, Judit Pacsirta GeoGebra Support Team http://www.geogebra.org http://www.geogebra.org/forum/ ----------------------------------- Judit Pacsirta GeoGebra Support Team http://www.geogebra.org http://www.geogebra.org/forum/ From phillip.kent at gmail.com Thu May 26 00:07:43 2011 From: phillip.kent at gmail.com (Phillip Kent) Date: Thu, 26 May 2011 00:07:43 +0100 Subject: [Maths-Education] Maths-Art Seminar at LKL, 9 June: APPLICATIONS OF ORIGAMI by Mark Bolitho and the British Origami Society References: Message-ID: <1306364863.3813.212.camel@phillip-macbook-ubuntu> ** PLEASE CIRCULATE ** ALL WELCOME ** APPLICATIONS OF ORIGAMI An LKL Maths-Art seminar Thursday 9th June 2011, 5.00 - 7.30pm This will be a practical, interactive workshop and presentation by Mark Bolitho and members of the British Origami Society. The presentation will cover recent developments in origami and present some of the projects Mark has worked on. It will also review how origami techniques have been adopted in applied design from architecture to product design. Because this is a hands-on event, we are starting early to allow plenty of time for practical work. The first workshop will start at 5pm, come early if you can, or join in later if you can't! MARK BOLITHO has been a full-time origami designer since 2004. He works with commercial and public sector clients to produce origami designs that meet commercial and artistic briefs. Clients include advertising and design companies, publishers and academic institutions. Mark has worked as an origami demonstrator throughout the world, and has been an invited guest speaker at international origami events. Mark is presently the General Secretary of the British Origami Society. For more information, see www.creaselightning.co.uk . The BRITISH ORIGAMI SOCIETY [www.britishorigami.info] exists to promote the practice and enjoyment of origami, and to develop origami education for children and adults. It publishes a bi-monthly magazine, maintains a library, and organises national and local origami meetings. DATE: Thursday 9th June TIME: 5.00 to 7.30pm PLACE: London Knowledge Lab, 23-29 Emerald St, London, WC1N 3QS [Travel information & maps at: http://bit.ly/LKL-MathsArt-venue ] NEXT SEMINAR: September, to be announced. NEW!! LKLMathsArt on YouTube: We are creating a YouTube archive of videos from the Maths-Art seminars. http://www.youtube.com/user/LKLMathsArt LKL Maths-Art seminars are free to attend, and All are welcome. No reservation is required, but an email to lkl.maths.art at gmail.com is appreciated for planning purposes ----------------------------------- *Visit the website and seminar archive: http://www.lkl.ac.uk/events/maths-art *LKLMathsArt on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/LKLMathsArt *Join the email list for future seminar announcements: http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/lkl-maths-art ++++++ Dr Phillip Kent, Visiting Fellow, London Knowledge Lab p.kent at ioe.ac.uk phillip.kent at gmail.com www.phillipkent.net m: 07950 952034 ++++++ -- ++++++ Dr Phillip Kent, London, UK mathematics education technology research phillip.kent at gmail.com mobile: 07950 952034 www.phillipkent.net ++++++ "Man's rush to the n'th floor is a neck-and-neck race between plumbing and abstraction" - Rem Koolhaas