ATM eNews - 13 Feb 2007 ============================================================================ Know someone who might be interested in the e-News? Simply forward this e-News to them. Had this e-News forwarded to you? Then why not subscribe yourself? Email to enews@atm-online.org.uk with the word 'subscribe' in the subject box. ============================================================================ Update On Conference 2007 ------------------------- The ATM conference at Loughborough offers high quality CPD with excellent opportunities to view resources and get up to date with the latest innovations and initiatives in mathematics education. Conference 2007 at Loughborough University already has the makings of a great conference. There is still time to book your place. You can either book online at www.atm.org.uk/conferences or telephone the ATM Office on 01332 346599 for further information. Bring a Friend -------------- Bring a friend to conference as a delegate and get a £10 voucher to spend on the bookstall. When your friend books a place, make sure they enter your name in the 'Additional Details' section at checkout. Publishers Exhibiting --------------------- The following publishers have already signed up to exhibit either on Tuesday and/or Wednesday. Chartwell Yorke - AQA - Hodder Murray Valiant Technology - Cambridge University Press Counting Thoughts - Badsey Publications Open University - Nelson Thornes - Texas Tarquin - Coloured Chalk - Playbreak Numdrum - Sharp - NAG Steps - Qwizdom Sponsorship ----------- Texas Instruments have kindly sponsored the Publishers' Treasure Trail where there will be 5 single user copies of TI-SmartView 2.0 software (secondary) or a class set of calculators for one winner (primary). Nelson Thornes have once again agreed to sponsor Conference this time in the form of Conference Bags for each delegate on arrival. Sharp UK have kindly agreed to sponsor the ATM Quiz night. During the night there will be numerous spot prizes as well as the winner team prize(s). Tarquin Publications have kindly agreed to sponsor the Special Event. Many thanks to all four companies for their support of the ATM Conference. Conference Polo Shirts ---------------------- Don’t forget to order your grey marl polo shirts with the conference logo in black and red for a special pre-order price of £17.50. Please ring the ATM Office to order your shirt or book online. All shirts will be given out at conference. Order polo shirts and book conference places at this page: http://www.atm.org.uk/buyonline/products/conference/ ============================================================================ Have you still got e-Learning Credits (ELCs) to use? ---------------------------------------------------- ATM offers a range of excellent software including 'Geometry Interactive', 'Interactive Mathematics', 'Working with Sums and Products', 'Developing Number' and 'Active Geometry'. New software from ATM will be added when available and includes 'Grid Algebra', 'Surrounded' and 'L - a Mathemagical Adventure' Details of ELCs are available from your LEA. All maintained schools and non-maintained special schools in England qualify for eLearning Credits. Spending your eLearning Credits with ATM? To use your e-Learning Credits for ATM software go to the ATM web site http://www.atm.org.uk or we accept official orders. Sample files of ATM software are available to download from atm.org.uk ATM also offers CPD and workshops. Details can be found on our web site or by contacting the office. ============================================================================ Education Show -------------- ATM will be at the Education Show again this year. Take advantage of our promotional CD ROM with lots of goodies and links. For FREE tickets contact the hotline on 0870 429 4580 or to pre-register in advance visit the website at http://www.education-show.com ============================================================================ Future Leaders -------------- Future Leaders aims to develop the next generation of leaders for challenging secondary schools, to help every child to realise their potential, regardless of their background. We offer a unique talent management programme for passionate, motivated current teachers who wish to make a difference as a senior leader, and outstanding former teachers who would like to go back into school at a senior level. After a year-long residency under a successful urban head with cutting-edge UK and US-based training, coaching and mentoring from education and business leaders, our participants should gain a senior leadership role after 12 months and be working towards headship within four years. We are currently accepting applications to join the programme in summer 2007. Our next application deadline is Friday 9th March. To find out more, nominate a candidate or to apply online, visit http://www.future-leaders.org.uk/ ============================================================================ Mathematics in the Marches - an ATM and MA event ------------------------------------------------ Sat 10 Mar 07 - 09:30 to 13:00 Bishop's Castle Community College, Shropshire, SY9 5AY This morning event for secondary teachers, KS3 consultants, teacher educators and advisers is being organised by the Association of Teachers of Mathematics (ATM) and the Mathematical Association (MA). There will be a choice of workshops, in which participants will work on mathematical activities for the classroom. These will include ideas for students with special educational needs, suggestions for working with students studying A-level Further Mathematics and rich mathematical activities for KS3 and KS4 that can be worked on interactively with the whole class. More info here: http://www.atm.org.uk/professional-services/courses/ATM-Maths-Marches.pdf If you are thinking of coming to the meeting on 10 March why not make a day of it and bring your friends and family? Bishop's Castle is a beautiful place, with shops selling everything from Art Deco china to hand-made textiles from all over the world - and there is also the Three Tuns Brewery and the Six Bells Inn which brews its own beer. And there are many beautiful walks in the surrounding countryside. Visit http://www.bishops-castle.co.uk/ to find out more. ============================================================================ Maths: Being Creative at GCSE and AS/A2 --------------------------------------- A CPD course to be held at Villiers Park Educational Trust Cambridge Centre on Friday 23 February, organised by the Cambridge Consortium for teachers of Mathematics at GCSE and AS/A2 interested in developing an inspirational learning environment. The day will include practical strategies and activities for teachers of Mathematics to make immediate improvements to their planning and teaching: an opportunity to look at ways to make learning more effective without increasing workload - working smarter not harder. 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