[Maths-Education] event on "Why Singaporean students excel in international mathematics comparisons", Southampton, 24 January 2012, 1700-1900

[Jones D.K.]

Colleagues (with apologies if you receive this more than once)
You might be interested in the event below.
If you would consider circulating the information to colleagues who may be interested in this event but who may not be on this mailing list, we would be grateful.
Best wishes of the season
Keith
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Keith Jones
Mathematics and Science Education Research Centre
Southampton Education School
University of Southampton
http://www.soton.ac.uk/education/research/centres.page

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'Why do Singapore students excel in international mathematics comparisons? Evidence from research'
http://www.events.soton.ac.uk/event/ev:cu-gwgjlnpf-xndphr/

Professor Lianghuo Fan will present a critical review of research that was aimed to investigate the reasons behind Singapore students' so-called top performance in mathematics as revealed in the international comparative studies over the last decade. Focus will be on his own research in this area. Professor Fan will then summarise the main reasons based on the evidence from different studies and discuss the implications and issues related to this topic, including misunderstandings and assumptions that are not supported by the available research evidence.

Tuesday 24 January 2012, 1700-1900
Building 44, Lecture Theatre 1041, Highfield Campus, University of Southampton
The event starts at 5.30pm (with refreshments available from 5pm)
A drinks reception will be held afterwards.

The event is free. A ticket is not required. Please RSVP to Sarah Dack, Faculty of Social & Human Sciences, University of Southampton:
S.L.Dack at soton.ac.uk<mailto:S.L.Dack at soton.ac.uk>

For more information please contact:
Sarah Dack, Faculty of Social & Human Sciences, University of Southampton
Tel: 023 8059 2522
Email: S.L.Dack at soton.ac.uk<mailto:S.L.Dack at soton.ac.uk>

For full information and location map, see:
http://www.events.soton.ac.uk/event/ev:cu-gwgjlnpf-xndphr/