[Maths-Education] online discussion on teaching proof

[Sarah Maughan]

Apologies for cross posting.

 

Panel discussion: Teaching and Learning Proof

 

Proof is at the heart of mathematics yet it is challenging to teach and
to learn. The teaching of proof is a matter of considerable national and
international debate.

 

On 9 June from 11.30 to 12.30 the National Centre for Excellence in the
Teaching of Mathematics will be holding an online panel discussion on
the teaching and learning of proof.

 

The panel will consist of Professor Celia Hoyles, Director, NCETM, Jane
Jones, HMI Specialist Adviser for Mathematics and Helen Humble, Head of
mathematics, Amery Hill School.

 

The discussion will be of interest to PGCE students, teachers of
mathematics in any sector, mathematicians and all those interested in
mathematics education.

 

The discussion will be viewable online via the NCETM web portal:
www.ncetm.org.uk <http://www.ncetm.org.uk/>  

All viewers will be able to interact with the discussion by emailing
questions for the panel in advance or whilst watching.  After the event
it will be possible to view the video and submit further questions via
an online community.

 

A pre-reading task will also be set as background to the discussion.
Please view the NCETM portal (www.ncetm.org.uk
<http://www.ncetm.org.uk/> ) to obtain further information.

 

Please do join the debate.  We would love to hear:

*	how you teach proof,
*	what place you think proof has in the mathematics curriculum,
*	what age should proof be introduced to learners and how.

 

 

The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics
(NCETM) supports the professional development of teachers of mathematics
through an extensive online learning community and a network of regional
coordinators. It is funded by the Department for Children, Schools and
Families.

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