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Math/Maths Podcast: Peter Rowlett in the UK calls Samuel Hansen in the US and the pair discuss topical mathematics. A podcast from Pulse-Project.org.
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Maths Arcade: developing mathematical thinking
HE STEM Conference 2012, University of Birmingham (04/09/2012)
Workshop with Tony Mann (lead presenter) and Noel-Ann Bradshaw (main contributor but not present). Abstract:
The Maths Arcade is an innovative approach developed at the University of
Greenwich which engages students and staff in a mathematical community
and develops mathematical thinking through playing and analysing strategy
games. This approach was developed locally and extended under the
National HE STEM Programme. This has been transferred as established
good practice to seven new HEIs (four under the National HE STEM
Programme, though with staff time provided locally, and three through wholly
local support). This has developed evidence of the applicability and potential
for transfer of this activity and eight examples of its use in different institutions.
The activity is very suitable for transfer elsewhere, as local support at the new
Maths Arcades has shown. This session aims to give participants information
about the existing Maths Arcade provision, an understanding of Maths Arcade
activities as students experience this and an understanding of the potential
benefits available for new adopters.