From D.K.Jones at soton.ac.uk Wed Sep 18 14:31:04 2013 From: D.K.Jones at soton.ac.uk (Jones D.K.) Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:31:04 +0000 Subject: [Maths-Education] Call for papers: Problem@Web International Conference, Portugal, 2-4 May 2014 Message-ID: <5A5A76258A69AF499C3C136F4CF8945A544B09AE@SRV00360.soton.ac.uk> Colleagues Please see below for information on the Problem at Web International Conference being held in Portugal during 2-4 May 2014; see: http://www.fctec.ualg.pt/problemweb2014/ The deadline for research papers and e-posters is 1st November 2013. Please use the appropriate template on the conference website. Note: selected papers will be considered for publication in a post-conference book, to be published by Springer. For issues regarding participation in the conference and scientific matters, please contact the conference on: pwconference2014 at gmail.com Please consider circulating the information below to other colleagues that you think might be interested. Many thanks Keith ------------- Keith Jones, University of Southampton Latest publications: Watson, A., Jones, K. & Pratt, D. (2013), Key Ideas in Teaching Mathematics: Research-based guidance for ages 9-19. Oxford University Press. Available through bookstores, or direct from Oxford University Press at: http://ukcatalogue.oup.com/product/9780199665518.do [for 20% discount, enter promo code: AAFLY4] Jones. K., Geraniou, E. & Tiropanis, T. (2013), Patterns of collaboration: towards learning mathematics in the era of the semantic web. In D. Martinovic, V. Freiman & Z. Karadag (Eds), Visual Mathematics and Cyberlearning (chapter 1, pp. 1-21). New York: Springer. http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-94-007-2321-4_1 -------------- Problem at Web International Conference on Technology, Creativity and Affect in Mathematical Problem Solving The Problem at Web International Conference on Technology, Creativity and Affect in Mathematical Problem Solving, jointly promoted by the University of Algarve and by the Institute of Education of the University of Lisbon, is being held in Vilamoura, Portugal on May 2-4, 2014. The conference stems from a Portuguese research project (The Problem at Web Project) focusing on mathematical problem solving that extends beyond the mathematics classroom. The research field is based on mathematical problem solving competitions of an inclusive nature taking place through the Internet. Three main topics have been addressed within the project aims: students' use of digital tools in mathematical problem solving, creative solutions to mathematical problems, and affect in problem solving and competitions, including parental involvement. The conference official language is English. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONFERENCE WEBSITE: www.fctec.ualg.pt/problemweb2014/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONFERENCE STRANDS: Strand 1 - Technology: Strategies and representations used in technology-based problem solving approaches Strand 2 - Creativity: Students' mathematical creativity in mathematical problem solving Strand 3 - Affect: Attitudes and emotions of students, parents and teachers regarding mathematical problem solving ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INVITED PLENARY SPEAKERS: Jaime Carvalho e Silva (University of Coimbra), Portugal Marcelo Borba (UNESP - State University of S?o Paulo), Brazil Markku Hannula (University of Helsinki), Finland Michal Tabach (Tel Aviv University), Israel INVITED REACTORS TO PROJECT KEYNOTES Guida de Abreu (Oxford Brookes University), UK Isabel Vale (School of Education, Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo), Portugal Jo?o Filipe Matos (Institute of Education, University of Lisbon), Portugal ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT DEADLINES: Submission of proposals (research papers and e-posters) - November 1st 2013 Pre-registration - November 1st 2013 Notification of acceptance - January 15th 2014 Registration and Payment - January 31st 2014 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBMISSIONS: Submissions are welcome for research papers (up to 12 pages), and for e-posters (up to 1 page), addressing one or more of the Conference Strands. The templates for both the research papers and e-posters are available at the conference website. Note: Selected papers will be considered for publication in a post-conference book, to be published by Springer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTACTS US: For issues regarding participation in the conference and scientific matters: pwconference2014 at gmail.com From H.Povey at shu.ac.uk Wed Sep 25 16:08:23 2013 From: H.Povey at shu.ac.uk (Povey, Hilary) Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 15:08:23 +0000 Subject: [Maths-Education] Re: research seminar and book launch at SHU 23 October In-Reply-To: <24FAA5FD0BD6784BA95CC851D9CC867D707EF9DB@kidney.hallam.shu.ac.uk> References: <24FAA5FD0BD6784BA95CC851D9CC867D707EF9DB@kidney.hallam.shu.ac.uk> Message-ID: <24FAA5FD0BD6784BA95CC851D9CC867D707EFA1A@kidney.hallam.shu.ac.uk> Please find attached below details of a research seminar and book launch to be held by the Mathematics Education Research Group at SHU on Wednesday 23 October 2013, 4.30 - 6.00 pm in City Campus Owen Building, Floor 9, Room 923. Best wishes Hilary Professor Hilary Povey Mathematics Education Centre, Sheffield Hallam University City Campus, Sheffield S1 1WB tel +44 114 225 6017 h.povey at shu.ac.uk Do you use maths to make a jug of orange squash? and other emerging themes in adult numeracy Graham Griffiths (Institute of Education) Rachel Stone (Sheffield Hallam University) Martyn Edwards (Sheffield Hallam University) Wednesday 23 October 2013 4.30 - 6.00 pm Followed by a wine reception Owen Building, Floor 9, Room 923 Tea and coffee available from 4.00 pm This event is to celebrate the launch of the book, Teaching Adult Numeracy: Principles and Practice, edited by Griffiths and Stone. This collection brings together current research and practice on teaching adult numeracy, with contributions from experienced researchers and teacher educators across England. The title of the seminar is adapted from an account in chapter one, by Helen Oughton (Bolton University), where a numeracy learner explains to her peers why she wouldn't normally bother to make orange squash by 'doing maths'. The relationship between 'real worlds' and 'maths worlds' is one of several common themes to emerge from this collection. In the seminar we plan to identify and explore this and other themes, for example: how numeracy learners are perceived as well as the subject of numeracy itself; the self-identities of practitioners and the role of language in learning numeracy. The event will be of interest to those working in mathematics and numeracy-related fields in a number of educational phases, including primary, secondary and post-16 settings. It is also relevant to those in other disciplines who are interested in the experiences of adults learning and the impacts of policy. Please let Ian Chesters (I.Chesters at shu.ac.uk) know if you are planning to attend.