ATM Conference 2012 • Enigmas

ATM has been involved in the business of the professional development of mathematics educators for over fifty years. The Easter Conference is the annual highlight of ATM’s programme of professional development events.

Enigma: “A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand” — Google Dictionary

There are many things which are puzzling in mathematics education and the ATM conference is a great place to explore them.

Mon 02 — Thu 05 Apr 2012

This year we return to Swansea where you can meet friends old and new, try out new ideas, solve problems on the beach and remember why you love mathematics. We will be reviving some old ideas and trying out new ones. There will be everything from shorter “have a go” sessions to longer sessions for those who want to get to grips with an issue.

If this is your first conference, don’t worry, everyone is welcome and their contribution is valued. After a few hours the only mystery will be why you haven’t been before.

You can take in the sea air as well as attend some of the fantastic assortment of sessions and seminars on offer this time.

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Telephone 01332 346599 or email the office to get a booking form sent in the post.

  We Can Work It Out 2

A further collection of collaborative problem solving activities for the mathematics classroom. The new book contains 20 puzzles featuring everyday situations which promote mathematical thinking.

The original We Can Work it Out is an ATM best selling publication, so Book 2 is a must for all Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 mathematics classrooms.

Brian Adams: “I use this resource with my year 5 class regularly. I put them into teams to solve the problems it promotes lots of speaking and listening and the kids love it.”

We Can Work It Out 2: Available in hard copy or as an instant PDF download

Members Price: £15.00

Non-members £20.00

The original We Can Work It Out - now in PDF

This book contains 25 sets of group problem-solving cards. Each set of cards contains the clues needed to solve a problem as well as some ‘red herrings’. It is intended they should be shared out between a small group of children who have to share their clues verbally and solve the problem together. This method of working allows a match with speaking and listening and thus fulfils some of the requirements of literacy across the curriculum.

The cards are written specifically for children operating at levels 4 and 5 of the English National Curriculum and as such will meet the needs of children from both primary and early secondary phases of education. The pack is fully photocopiable.

Now available in PDF format as well as hard copy.

Members Price: £15.00

Non-members £20.00

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