[Maths-Education] CRME Seminar: Catch Up Numeracy (Tuesday 9 May)

[Colin Foster]

Catch Up Numeracy: Designing and evaluating a research-based intervention by teaching assistants
12:30-14:00 Tuesday 9 May 2017
A32 Dearing Building

Speakers: Ann Dowker, Graham Sigley, Mike Adkins, Shaaron Ainsworth, Sheila Evans & Jeremy Hodgen

Abstract: This seminar will consider an ongoing trial of the Catch Up Numeracy [TM] intervention funded by the Education Endowment Foundation. The intervention aims to improve numeracy support by teaching assistants for low-attaining primary children.

There will be three presentations:

  *   Ann Dowker will discuss the theoretical and research background to the intervention,
  *   Graham Sigley will discuss designing and implementing the Catch Up Numeracy [TM]  intervention, and
  *   The Nottingham team will discuss the ongoing evaluation of the intervention.

All are welcome - a light lunch will be provided.
Please email Kanchana Minson Kanchana.Minson at nottingham.ac.uk<mailto:Kanchana.Minson at nottingham.ac.uk> if you would like to attend.

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Dr Colin Foster
Assistant Professor
Centre for Research in Mathematics Education
School of Education
University of Nottingham
Jubilee Campus
Wollaton Road
Nottingham NG8 1BB
UK

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