From phillip.kent at gmail.com Thu Sep 6 09:43:36 2012 From: phillip.kent at gmail.com (Phillip Kent) Date: Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:43:36 +0100 Subject: [Maths-Education] Maths-Art seminars at London Knowledge Lab, 13 September: Richard Phillips, "Perspective in the age of digital photography" References: Message-ID: <1346921016.19316.54.camel@phillipkent-macbook> ** PLEASE CIRCULATE ** ALL WELCOME ** PERSPECTIVE IN THE AGE OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY An LKL Maths-Art Seminar by Richard Phillips Thursday 13 September 2012, 6.00 - 7.30pm Perspective is usually discussed as a drawing system used by artists, and its place in the history of art. But perspective pictures can be made effortlessly by taking photographs, and this is the starting point for an exploration of the geometry of perspective, and its implications for the way the brain interprets pictures. We have no difficulty in viewing pictures from oblique angles and from distances that do not reconstruct the geometry of the original scene. Some insight into what the brain is doing can be gained from the distortions seen in photographs taken with short and long lenses. RICHARD PHILLIPS is a freelance educational writer, photographer and multimedia designer. He has worked at the Shell Centre for Mathematical Education at the University of Nottingham, and before that at University College London and the Royal College of Art. He has contributed to many educational publications. Recent work includes the Problem Pictures series of CD-ROMs which use photographs as starters for mathematical ideas. Richard's website is http://www.badseypublications.co.uk/ . This talk is based on Richard's latest book - find out more at the website. Next seminars: 11 October, Taneli Luotoniemi, "Towards a three-dimensional knot ornamentation"; 8 November, Adam Ockelford, "Zygonic theory: a new approach to music analysis"; 13 December, Pre-Xmas Mathematics and Art "Hands On" *LKLMathsArt on YouTube: videos from the Maths-Art seminars. http://www.youtube.com/user/LKLMathsArt *Visit the website and seminar archive: http://www.lkl.ac.uk/events/maths-art *Join the email list for future seminar announcements: http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/lkl-maths-art ++++++ Dr Phillip Kent, London Knowledge Lab p.kent at ioe.ac.uk phillip.kent at gmail.com www.phillipkent.net m: 07950 952034 ++++++ From vdurand at math.univ-montp2.fr Thu Sep 6 14:47:07 2012 From: vdurand at math.univ-montp2.fr (Viviane DURAND-GUERRIER) Date: Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:47:07 +0200 Subject: [Maths-Education] CERME 8 - Call for papers and posters- WG1- Argumentation and Proof - Deadline Septembre 15th In-Reply-To: <20120608193401.661934rov0lf4uqs@webmail08.univ-montp2.fr> References: <20120608193401.661934rov0lf4uqs@webmail08.univ-montp2.fr> Message-ID: <20120906154707.60176nj2nn5imbgg@webmail08.univ-montp2.fr> dear colleagues I remind you that the eighth Congress of European Research in Mathematics Education (CERME 8) will be held in Manavgat-Side, Antalya, Turkey from 6th to 10th February, 2013 : http://www.cerme8.metu.edu.tr Deadline for submission of papers: 15 September 2012 Deadline for submission of poster proposals : 1 october 2012 You will find bewow the call for papers of WG1 on "Argumentation and Proof". In addition of the 17 working groups, there will be three plenary conferences by Paolo Boero (Italy), Alain Kuzniak (France), Candia Morgan (U.K.). The registration system is now opened. I invite you to visit the website of the congress that will be regularly updated http://www.cerme8.metu.edu.tr Best regards Viviane DURAND-GUERRIER Member of the CERMe 8 Program Comittee Leader of CERTME 8 - WG1 ____________________ CERME 8: Working Group 1 Argumentation and proof Leaders Viviane Durand-Guerrier (France) vdurand at math.univ-montp2.fr Samuele Antonini (Italy) ? Kirsten Pfeiffer (Ireland) ? Gabriel Stylianides (United Kingdom) Scope and Focus of WG1 Papers presented in the last ERME Conferences illustrate the great variety of approaches to research in this field, offering a wide spectrum of perspectives, intertwining educational issues with explicit references to mathematical, logical, historical, philosophical, epistemological, psychological, curricular, anthropological or sociological issues. The richness of diversity gave the participants the opportunity of a fruitful discussion, stimulating not only the interest of comparison but also the curiosity of undertaking a possible integration and the need of enhancing the development of international collaborations. Call for papers and poster proposals The organisers for Working Group 1 invite research-based papers on argumentation and proof, teaching and learning issues, classroom situations, clinical studies, dissemination and vulgarisation. We will be particularly interested in theoretical, empirical or developmental papers that address one or more of the following themes (though any papers of relevance to the overall focus of the group will also be considered): 1. The importance of experience, explanation, justification, argumentation and proof and their relationships in mathematics and in mathematics education. 2. The role of logic and language in teaching, learning and analysing proof and proving process. 3. The designing activity fostering argumentation and proof skills along the curriculum from kinder garden to university, and in teacher training. 4. The use, evolution, elaboration or integration of theoretical frames relevant for research argumentation and proof in an educational perspective. These issues will be considered from the following points of view: (a) Historical, philosophical, and epistemological, related to the nature of argumentation and proof, their functions in mathematics in an historical perspective, including contemporaneous mathematics; (b) Cognitive, concerning the processes related to argumentation and proof: cognitive process involved in production of conjectures, interpretation, evaluation and construction of proofs, elaboration of axiomatic; the effect on teaching and learning proof on students' performance in mathematics etc.; (c) Social-cultural aspects for student construction of proofs; (d) Educational, based on the analysis of students' thinking in approaching proof and proving, and implications for the design of curricula. Papers and poster proposals should use the CERME word template, and conform to the guidelines at http://www.cerme8.metu.edu.tr. To submit it, you must email your paper as a WORD document to Viviane Durand-Guerrier at vdurand at math.univ-montp2.fr, AND at the same time to the conference secretariat at accerme8 at metu.edu.tr. If possible please also send a pdf version in addition to the WORD document. Reviews and Decisions Each paper will be peer-reviewed by three persons from among those who submit papers to this Working Group. Please expect to be asked to review up to three papers yourself between 15th September and 22nd October 2012. It may be necessary for you to revise your paper before final acceptance. Please reserve some time to do this in the second half of November. The group leaders will decide about the acceptance of posters. Important dates 15th September 2012: Deadline for submission of papers. 1st October 2012: Deadline for submission of poster proposals 22nd October 2012: Deadline for reviewers to submit their reviews. 1st December 2012: Deadline for revisions to papers. Viviane DURAND-GUERRIER Universit? Montpellier 2 D?partement de math?matiques I3M, ACSIOM Bureau 324 Tel bureau : 04 67 14 35 81 From A.Bakker4 at uu.nl Fri Sep 7 20:18:31 2012 From: A.Bakker4 at uu.nl (Bakker, A. (Arthur)) Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 19:18:31 +0000 Subject: [Maths-Education] deadline CERME 8 approaching: 15 Sept (WG5 on statistical and probabilistic thinking) Message-ID: Dear colleagues, We have another week to prepare submissions to CERME8. best, Arthur Bakker CERME8: Working Group 5 Stochastic Thinking Leader: Arthur Bakker (the Netherlands): a.bakker4 at uu.nl Co-leaders: Andreas Eichler (Germany), Corinne Hahn (France) and Pedro Arteaga (Spain) Scope and Focus of WG5 Stochastic thinking refers to statistical and probabilistic thinking and the combination of both. Statistical thinking is a key skill for the citizen who needs to interpret information presented through the media or the workplace, to contribute to modern society and to interpret scholarly papers. An important challenge is to develop statistically literate citizens and meaningful use of statistical tools. An important step forwards would be to consider bridges between data analysis, probability and inference and it is in this common ground that we locate stochastic thinking. Recent developments in technology support (i) dynamic exploration of data and (ii) experimentation with probabilistic models as generators of data as well as in exploratory data analysis or informal statistical inference. However, professional development of teachers is crucial to keep up with such developments. WG 5 positions itself within research that is fundamentally important at a time when new developments provide new stimulus for growth in the body of research on stochastic thinking. Presentations will be short, only to refresh participants? reading of the papers and to feed collaborative group work. Call for papers and poster proposals We will be particularly interested in theoretical, empirical or design-based research papers (10 pages maximum) and poster proposals (2 pages) that address one or more of the following themes (though any papers of relevance to the group focus will also be considered): * The nature and development of stochastic thinking and its relationship to other types of mathematical thinking, including the interface between probabilistic and statistical thinking, such as in modelling, informal statistical inference or data exploration. * The professional development of mathematics teachers to teach statistics: frameworks of teachers? knowledge (components and competences); evaluation of teachers? knowledge and ability to use computer tools, and their influence on students? or adults? statistical and probabilistic thinking. * The role of computer-based tools on stochastic thinking. * The elaboration of theoretical frameworks that may provide insightful models for interpreting evidence from research on stochastic thinking. There are no restrictions to the area of education or learning: papers on vocational education and training or adult learning are as welcome as papers on primary, secondary or tertiary education. Papers and poster proposals should use the CERME8 WORD template, and conform to the guidelines at http://www.cerme8.metu.edu.tr. To submit it, you must email your paper as a WORD document to Arthur Bakker at a.bakker4 at uu.nl, AND at the same time to the conference secretariat at accerme8 at metu.edu.tr. If possible please also send a pdf version in addition to the WORD document. Reviews and Decisions Each paper will be peer-reviewed by three people from among those who submit papers to this Working Group. Please expect to be asked to review up to three papers yourself between 15th September and 22nd October 2012. It may be necessary for you to revise your paper before final acceptance. Please reserve some time to do this in the second half of November. The group leaders will decide about the acceptance of posters. Important dates 15th September 2012: Deadline for submission of papers. 1st October 2012: Deadline for submission of poster proposals. 22nd October 2012: Deadline for reviewers to submit their reviews. 1st December 2012: Deadline for revisions to papers. From j.evans at mdx.ac.uk Mon Sep 10 19:08:35 2012 From: j.evans at mdx.ac.uk (Jeff Evans) Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:08:35 +0100 Subject: [Maths-Education] Re: Maths-Art seminars at London Knowledge Lab, 13 September: Message-ID: Hi Phillip This is an excellent seminar, but I don't think I can make it. Would you be able to meet Friday, say after 4 for an hour or so. We can talk a little bit about the Leeds post, and I could let you know about my plans for rounding off the Images of Maths project. If not possible, don't worry, we can talk on the phone. Jeff -----Original Message----- From: maths-education-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk [mailto:maths-education-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk] On Behalf Of Phillip Kent Sent: 06 September 2012 09:44 To: maths-education Subject: [Maths-Education] Maths-Art seminars at London Knowledge Lab, 13 September: Richard Phillips, "Perspective in the age of digital photography" ** PLEASE CIRCULATE ** ALL WELCOME ** PERSPECTIVE IN THE AGE OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY An LKL Maths-Art Seminar by Richard Phillips Thursday 13 September 2012, 6.00 - 7.30pm Perspective is usually discussed as a drawing system used by artists, and its place in the history of art. But perspective pictures can be made effortlessly by taking photographs, and this is the starting point for an exploration of the geometry of perspective, and its implications for the way the brain interprets pictures. We have no difficulty in viewing pictures from oblique angles and from distances that do not reconstruct the geometry of the original scene. Some insight into what the brain is doing can be gained from the distortions seen in photographs taken with short and long lenses. RICHARD PHILLIPS is a freelance educational writer, photographer and multimedia designer. He has worked at the Shell Centre for Mathematical Education at the University of Nottingham, and before that at University College London and the Royal College of Art. He has contributed to many educational publications. Recent work includes the Problem Pictures series of CD-ROMs which use photographs as starters for mathematical ideas. Richard's website is http://www.badseypublications.co.uk/ . This talk is based on Richard's latest book - find out more at the website. Next seminars: 11 October, Taneli Luotoniemi, "Towards a three-dimensional knot ornamentation"; 8 November, Adam Ockelford, "Zygonic theory: a new approach to music analysis"; 13 December, Pre-Xmas Mathematics and Art "Hands On" *LKLMathsArt on YouTube: videos from the Maths-Art seminars. http://www.youtube.com/user/LKLMathsArt *Visit the website and seminar archive: http://www.lkl.ac.uk/events/maths-art *Join the email list for future seminar announcements: http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/lkl-maths-art ++++++ Dr Phillip Kent, London Knowledge Lab p.kent at ioe.ac.uk phillip.kent at gmail.com www.phillipkent.net m: 07950 952034 ++++++ This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. 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Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5252 - Release Date: 09/06/12 From jeremy.hodgen at kcl.ac.uk Tue Sep 11 08:02:53 2012 From: jeremy.hodgen at kcl.ac.uk (Hodgen, Jeremy) Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:02:53 +0100 Subject: [Maths-Education] CERME-8: WG3 Algebraic Thinking Message-ID: *** REMINDER: The CERME-8 paper submission deadline is 15th September *** CERME-8: The 8th Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education Antalya, Turkey, February, 6th to 10th, 2013 (http://www.cerme8.metu.edu.tr). CERME-8, Working Group 3 -- ALGEBRAIC THINKING Group Leader Jeremy Hodgen (UK) Co-leaders Mar?a C. Ca?adas (Spain) Therese Dooley (Ireland) Reinhard Oldenburg (Germany) Scope and Focus of WG3 Algebraic Thinking is a well-established working Group at CERME. WG3 will build on the work at previous conferences to provide a forum for international discussion and collaboration. We will consider papers that question or provide insights on existing assumptions on any aspect of algebraic thinking, teaching and learning. This working group welcomes papers from a variety of different theoretical approaches and methodological frameworks. We expect that papers will address issues at all levels from early algebra through to algebra at university and beyond. Call for papers and poster proposals In WG3 we welcome theoretical, methodological, philosophical, empirical or developmental papers (10 pages maximum) and poster proposals (2 pages) on issues related to algebraic thinking. The scope of the working group is broad and topics may include the following, though any paper/poster of relevance to the overall focus of the group will also be welcomed: * Purposes for the teaching and learning of algebra; History, philosophy, epistemology and/or logics; International comparisons; Beliefs and/or attitudes. * Modelling and/or applications of algebraic thinking; Problem-solving; Generalization; Transition to symbolization; Proof and argumentation. * Language, discourse, semiotics and/or the role of gesture; Learning processes; Concepts, difficulties and/or errors. * Representations; Use of Computer Algebra Systems and/or other technologies or tools; Task design. * Curriculum, assessment and/or relationship of algebra to other mathematical topics; Didactics and the teaching of algebra; The nature and/or importance of "early algebra"; Teacher education. The focus of the research may vary from micro-level studies individual students and classrooms, teachers and student teachers to macro-level studies of educational systems. We particularly welcome papers that develop themes explored in the Algebraic Thinking Working Group at previous CERME conferences. We welcome both established researchers and newcomers. We expect that all papers will report systematic studies of algebraic thinking and will refer to the literature in the field. Papers and poster proposals should use the CERME8 template, and conform to the guidelines athttp://www.cerme8.metu.edu.tr/author_guidelines.html. To submit your paper or poster, you must email it as a WORD document to Jeremy Hodgen at jeremy.hodgen (at) kcl.ac.uk AND to the conference secretariat at accerme8 at metu.edu.tr by 15th September 2012. Please send a PDF version IN ADDITION to the WORD document. Reviews and decisions Each paper will be peer-reviewed by three people from among thosewho submit papers to this working group. Please expect to be asked to review up to three papers yourself between 15th September and 22nd October 2012. It may be necessary for you to revise your paper before finalacceptance. Please reserve some time to do this in the second half of November.The group leaders will decide about the acceptance of posters. Important dates Date Event deadline 15 September, 2012 Submission of papers 1 October, 2012 Submission of poster proposals 22 October, 2012 Reviewers to submit their reviews 15 November, 2012 Paper or poster acceptance 1 December, 2012 Revisions to papers 1 December, 2012 Reduced fee registration deadline 15 December, 2012 Papers for presentation at the congress available on the congress website 6 -10 February, 2013 Conference From frode.ronning at hist.no Tue Sep 11 08:33:55 2012 From: frode.ronning at hist.no (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Frode_R=F8nning?=) Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 07:33:55 +0000 Subject: [Maths-Education] CERME8 reminder Message-ID: Dear Colleauges, On behalf of Working Group 9, Mathematics and Language, I would like to remind you that the deadline for submitting papers is 15 September. Deadline for poster presentations is 1 October. The call for WG 9 can be found at http://www.cerme8.metu.edu.tr/wgcalls/CERME8_WG9_Call.pdf Please send your paper/poster proposal, using the CERME8 template, as Word and PDF files to frode.ronning at hist.no with CC to accerme8 at metu.edu.tr The registration is now open and the early registration rate applies until 1 December. See the main homepage http://www.cerme8.metu.edu.tr/ for further details about the conference. Best wishes, Frode R?nning Leader of WG9 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frode R?nning professor S?r-Tr?ndelag University College Faculty of Teacher and Interpreter Education N-7004 Trondheim Tel.: +47 73 55 98 25 / +47 952 18 138 From I.Jones at lboro.ac.uk Wed Sep 19 12:35:02 2012 From: I.Jones at lboro.ac.uk (Ian Jones) Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:35:02 +0000 Subject: [Maths-Education] evidence on teaching and learning indices, surds, standard index form Message-ID: Hello. I am looking for peer reviewed evidence regarding children's understanding and misconceptions about the following three notational topics in secondary mathematics. - index notation, e.g. x^2 - standard index form, e.g. 6.1 ? 10^4 - surds e.g. 2?3 If anyone can point me to articles or other outputs present research studies into these areas it would be most appreciated. Thanks! Ian Jones Mathematics Education Centre Loughborough University