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The following list contains a number of mathematical bodies undertaking activities which we feel are relevant to our project. We would welcome details of other activities or changes and additions to any comments we have made. Please contact Diane Crann or Lis Goodwin.
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ACME |
Plans for a new National Academy for teachers of mathematics initiated by ACME and a linked infrastructure for localised CPD provision. In March 2003 ACME co-organised a conference with the Department for Education and Skills on international best practice in CPD for mathematics teachers |
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Action on Access |
Action on Access is the national co-ordination team appointed by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and the Learning & Skills Council (LSC) to support their Widening Participation (WP) strategies for England. Learners and potential applicants to higher education, particularly those from groups under-represented in higher education, are being given opportunities through Aimhigher to:
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Aimhigher |
Aim Higher
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Aimhigher is a national programme which aims to widen participation in higher education (HE) by raising the aspirations and developing the abilities of people from under-represented groups. Widening participation is about more than a commitment to outreach and retention. It is a core strategic concern, integral to thinking about marketing and recruitment, learning, teaching, and curriculum development, collaborative relationships and institutional perspectives. |
ALIS |
University of Durham A Levels Information Service |
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AMET |
Association of Mathematics Education Teachers |
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Arbelos |
Arbelos |
Solutions for mathematics enrichment |
ATM |
Association of Teachers of Mathematics
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Free online journal for teachers. ATM’s response to ‘Tomlinson’ working group following ‘Smith’ report on 14-19 reform: Advises next step to construct pathways with help from experts and end-users. |
Bangor U |
Centre for the Popularisation of Mathematics. Ideas on making maths popular. Presents maths to as wide an audience as possible |
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Bath U |
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Project run in Bath on engaging undergraduates with local schools etc: Undergraduates Ambassadors Scheme. Science Fair: engaging schools with science Masterclasses. DVDs and Videos. |
BCME |
British Congress of Mathematics Education |
Conference held every 4 years (each side of 4-yearly ICME …International CME). JMC to oversee the development of BCME. |
BCS |
British Computer Society |
Widening Participation in IT, a HEFCE-funded scheme. |
BECTA |
British Educational Communications and Technology Agency
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BECTA , MA , and ATM project until April 2005 for materials for the Becta ‘ictadvice' website, including supporting online newsletters and content. |
BSA |
A small independent organisation, funded by the Department for Education and Skills and the Welsh Assembly Government. The focus is on finding practice worth sharing and disseminating them effectively. |
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The Student Ambassador Scheme is run as a Level 3 unit in the Mathematics department. The Mathematics department participates in the Wessex Mathematics Masterclasses run under the aegis of the Royal Institution. The department also has a programme "Working with schools" which runs visits to the department by primary schools, and also organises mathematics sessions for local A-level pupils. |
BSRLM |
British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics |
Society for people interested in research in maths education and provides a supportive environment for both new and experienced researchers to develop their ideas. Organises annual conferences and publications. |
CETL |
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Major initial funding of RI Masterclasses. Currently funds major projects; Uni. Plymouth Topical Maths Problem Website, Bursary scheme to encourage students to stay with maths beyond GCSE. |
CAME |
Computer Algebra in Mathematics Education |
Two-yearly international conference on CA in Maths Education, from 1996. |
CareerSoft |
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Careersoft publish a careers information program currently in use in three thousand schools, colleges, careers and Connexions centres across the UK. To make the program more interesting and accessible they include pictures and video clips of people at work. |
CfBT |
Centre for British Teachers
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CfBT exists to provide education for the public good and to promote a pro education culture. The needs of learners are our central concern. The work of teachers and how they relate to learners has been at the heart of CfBT's work for over thirty five years. |
CIMT |
Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching |
University of Exeter A focus for research and curriculum development in mathematics teaching and learning. |
CMS |
Mathematics careers website |
CREM |
University of Southampton Centre for Research and Education Marketing |
Research funded by DfES on how school children make choices. Many careers are seen as invisible as young people don’t know they exist. |
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DfES |
DfES Standards Unit |
Maths is fun materials. Learners encouraged to work together to discuss and have a go. Active involvement in Mathematics: Wilberforce College Hull Tower Hamlets College |
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| Durham U | University of Durham | The Department of Mathematical Sciences is part of the Centre for science outreach. This group consists of Schools Liaison, the Development Office and academics from Science departments. The group meets about once per term to discuss all aspects related to Science activities which reach out and promote Science. Some of the activities involved are: Masterclasses , HE Summer School), SEM, NAGTY , Teachers on Track, Mathematics Teaching , Ogden Teaching Trust Fellow, Open Days (various). | |
| EBS | The Educational Broadcast Services Trust | The EBS trust has produced multi-media maths training material on DVD, aimed at University and school level which is issued free to universities. | |
| EC | European Commission Directorate General for Education and Culture | Programme to increase the supply of Mathematics, science and technology graduates in the EU by 2010 | |
| EDGE | An independent charitable foundation with significant resources that is dedicated to bringing about a fundamental shift in the status of practical learning in England. | ||
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Foundation Degree Forward
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FDF’s primary objective is to support the development of high quality Foundation Degrees. FDF works in partnership with all relevant agencies, institutions, organisations & interest groups to ensure that the development of Foundation Degrees is driven by the needs of students & employers & satisfies the requirements of all stakeholders. |
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| FMNet | The Further Mathematics Network |
A DfES-funded initiative to establish 40-50 Further Mathematics Centres across England. These Centres will provide teaching and tutoring of Further Maths AS/A-level to students in schools and colleges that couldn't otherwise offer it and to support students and teachers in schools and colleges that do teach Further Maths. | |
Gatsby |
The Gatsby Charitable foundation in Cambridge funds and manages a range of projects designed to enrich and enhance learning and teaching through subject support for initial teacher training courses and professional development for teachers in science, mathematics and technology. |
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Greenwich U |
University of Greenwich
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Actively trying to ‘increase the supply…’ by: Working with schools, attending careers days, offering masterclasses at school or university, taking part in the Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme, hosting UKMT events |
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Hertfordshire U |
University of Hertfordshire
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‘UH Maths Plus’ project for extra-curricular maths for students in Years 10, 11, 12 during term-time. Masterclasses. Working with schools, both in school and bringing classes to the university. Revision for A-level in schools. MEI centre |
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HEA |
MSOR
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Support and information on the professional development and recognition of staff in higher education. Promote good practice and provision of quality information, advice and resources. Workshop report into Widening Participation in MSOR 2004 – Bill Cox, Aston Uni. |
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HELM |
Helping Engineers Learn Mathematics
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HELM - Helping Engineers Learn Mathematics - is a major curriculum development project undertaken by a consortium of five English universities - Loughborough, Hull, Reading, Sunderland and Manchester - led by Loughborough, and funded by HEFCE |
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| IMA | Institute of Mathematics |
Activities the IMA run are the Polymaths course, the School Affiliate and Corporate Affiliate schemes. Polymaths was set up in the 1970s. The course is an access course designed for students who do not have A level mathematics, or some other standard pre-university qualification as it brings students to the entry level of a university/polytechnic degree course. It is still offered at Liverpool John Moores University, and Bolton Institute of HE. | |
IoP |
Bursaries for physics undergraduates |
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| ISSET | ISSET has the aim of utilising space and space exploration to increase student and teacher motivation and to increase the effectiveness of teaching and learning. |
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ITE Maths |
Support and background material of use to teachers new to secondary teaching of mathematics. |
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LFW |
Learning for Work |
Learning for Work is a not-for-profit organisation which is responsible for managing and delivering the Key Skills Support Programme for work-based learning. |
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LIMS |
Lighthill Institute of Mathematical Sciences |
Plan for a meeting on Innovations and Trends in Maths teaching at the school university interface. |
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Liverpool U |
Monthly Maths Club at the University of Liverpool for |
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The Fun Maths Roadshow of the Liverpool Mathematical Society
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Simple interactive material for all School Years from 5 to 13, used widely over the country, in partnership with the Ri, SETNET and the SST. All available on a cd, most also in Welsh, Scots Gaelic and French, with Spanish planned. |
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LMC |
London Mathematics Centre |
The London Mathematics Centre is a three-year pilot project funded by Gatsby Foundation to provide innovative professional development for teachers of mathematics in London. |
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LMS |
Holgate lectures for schools and colleges. Videos available. |
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L’ghborough U with Coventry U |
University of Loughborough, CETL
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This CETL builds on the extensive experience and expertise in the mathematics and statistics support provided to thousands of students from across universities for whom mathematical and statistical methods are required components of their undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. |
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LSC |
Learning and Skills Council
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The LSC exists to make England better skilled and more competitive with a single goal: to improve the skills of England's young people and adults to make sure we have a workforce that is of world-class standards. |
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Resource list for able pupils Taking Maths Further - An opportunity to develop Further Mathematics. A series of 3 one day conferences that collectively aim to give schools and teachers who do not at present offer Further Maths, the confidence and competence to introduce at least AS Further Mathematics. On line CPD opportunities to Enhance Subject Using ICT (ESTUICT). Hands on support initiative The Mathematical Association, in partnership with the University College Chichester (UCC) and New Media constitute the Mathematics Consortium, commissioned by the DfES to develop CPD materials for mathematics focussed at KS3. The materials are currently being re packaged by the DfES and will be made freely available to schools and teachers in the new form in the Spring or Autumn term 2005. |
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Manchester U |
Manchester Institute for Mathematical Sciences
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Meeting 18/19 March 2005. Where will the next generation of UK mathematicians come from? Ideas: strengthen KS3 and KS4 Concerted programme of CPD for teachers Cultivate aspirations of more able top 25% |
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Column on maths in TES | |
Math Aware |
Joint Policy Board for Mathematics is a collaborative effort of American Mathematics Boards promoting the ‘Mathematics Awareness Month’ |
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Joint venture – The Council for Mathematical Sciences from IMA, LMS, RSS |
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Mathemagic |
A small organisation which works in partnership with many other groups, including the BBC Look North. |
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| Maths Challenge | www.mathschallenge.co.uk | Jaguar Car Maths in Motion Challenge for Schools | |
Maths Help |
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Maths Help is currently a free service for anyone with a problem in mathematics or statistics. All the teachers who work for Maths Help do so voluntarily, out of a commitment to develop a truly useful Internet resource for students. A knowledge bank is provided as well. |
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www.mathsinspiration.com | Maths Inspiration is a new initiative aimed at motivating pupils at Year 11 and above to pursue maths and other critical thinking subjects to a higher level at school and beyond | |
| Mathtutor | Mathtutor is a CD ROM for individual use provided by the Mathcentre. Mathtutor carries additional visual materials which will extend and enhance understanding and pleasure. | ||
MEI |
Curriculum development. Online teaching and learning materials for AS/A-Level Mathematics & Further Mathematics and Additional Maths. Management of the Further Mathematics Network (previously the Access to Further Mathematics Project). Teaching Advanced Mathematics Project |
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MES |
Supermaths is a series of masterclasses for schoolchildren in Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 of secondary schools in the north-east of England. |
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MMP |
PLUS Newsletter about mathematics. Motivate Video mathematics classes. NRICH Materials to extend mathematics learning. |
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MPN |
To facilitate communication and collaboration between providers for talented students of all ages in the field. |
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NACE |
Develop and exchange strategies for effective practice and further professional development. Provide professional responses to issues affecting education of able children and advice to government agencies. |
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NAGTY |
National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth
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The National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth at the University of Warwick was established by the government in 2002. Its role is to drive forward improvements in gifted and talented education by developing a national, government supported, catalyst that can provide leadership and support for professionals working in this field. To achieve this NAGTY works with students, parents, teachers, education professionals, specialist providers, universities and business. |
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NANAMIC |
National Association for Numeracy and Mathematics in Colleges |
An association of further education, tertiary and sixth form colleges. |
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| National Cipher Challenge | www.cipher.maths.soton.ac.uk | A web-based national schools competition designed to stretch the ingenuity of the UK’s young mathematicians. | |
NCEMT |
National Centre for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics |
CPD centre for mathematics teachers |
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Newcastle College |
Maths in the Malls July 2005. A public awareness event funded by IMA Small Grants scheme |
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NICEC |
National Institute for Careers Education and Counselling |
Report 2000 on choosing science at 16 |
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Nottingham U |
University of Nottingham
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Centre for Integrative Learning Project aim is to develop, during subject specific studies, skills that graduates will need early on in their careers. It is part of a CETL project at Nottingham. |
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NRDC |
National Research and Development Centre
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The National Research and Development Centre is a consortium of partners, led by the Institute of Education. NRDC is dedicated to conducting research and development projects into adult literacy, numeracy, ESOL and ICT. |
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OfSTED |
Various reports on mathematics in schools eg Mathematics at a glance 2002/3 |
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Ogden
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Funds bursaries for science and maths students at 6th form level and at universities. Also looks to support the development of science and maths education via specialist schools and university outreach programmes, including PhD Teaching Fellowships. |
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Open U |
Open University CETL
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Planned centre for open learning in science technology and mathematics. Aim is to improve the learning experience of students who have limited opportunity for direct face to face interaction with teachers. |
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Plymouth University
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The aim of this project is to produce a library of portable, interactive, web based support packages to help students learn various mathematical ideas and techniques and to support classroom teaching. |
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Portsmouth U |
Portsmouth University UP for Maths |
To offer students advice and encouragement in their current studies and inspire them in continuing with University level degrees in Mathematics and other Scientific areas. To offer Primary and High School teachers guidance and a contact point for assistance and mutual exchange of information with respect to current state of affairs in Maths Education . |
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QCA |
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
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Evaluation of the performance of the revised AS and A level mathematics GCE. A qualitative and quantitative study. Look at attitude to mathematics and take up of mathematics Pilot of two tier GCS Mathematics ICT and mathematics Promotion of Further Mathematics |
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RAEng |
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Widening Participation in Engineering- a HEFCE funded project. Science and Engineering Communities need to support teachers. Teachers need to be engaged and show enthusiasm. Incentives for universities to get people on science and engineering degrees. |
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RI |
Secondary Mathematics Masterclasses national network of around 60 classes organized regionally aimed at Year 8 and 9 students. Some regional groups also organize masterclasses and other activities for older students |
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Widening Participation in Chemistry- a HEFCE funded project. Aimhigher Chemistry 2 year pilot project to promote excitement of chemical sciences and demonstrate careers opportunities. 3 regions NW, London, E Midlands |
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RSS |
Careers material website and video. Associate Schools and Colleges Scheme - an active network of teachers of 5-19 year olds with whom the RSS works in partnership to support, encourage and promote good practice; The RSS Schools Lecture - a very popular series of lectures audiences of GCSE, AS- and A-level students and teachers at host schools across the UK; Education workshops - workshops delivered in host schools; a programme of which is designed and tailored to meet a range of needs. Often working with cross-curricular groups of teachers and students, they build teachers' confidence and help them to communicate the relevance of the study of statistics and how pervasive statistics are in the workplace. Statistics in the sciences education and public awareness events across the UK during festivals such as National Science Week. Issues-based events for secondary schools and undergraduate audiences held at the RSS or at host schools. |
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RSSCSE |
Royal Statistical Society Centre for Statistical Education |
The aim of the Royal Statistical Society Centre for Statistical Education is 'To promote the improvement of statistical education, training and understanding at all ages' . Teaching Statistics Trust publishes materials |
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The Student Associate Scheme is particularly concerned with increasing teachers in STEM. The pilot involving 11 institutions aims to raise the attainment and aspirations of young people in schools that have low progression rates and which are situated in areas of particular deprivation. It aims to do this by placing undergraduates, who are first in their family to enter higher education and who are taking degrees linked to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), in schools for up to 20 days. The undergraduates work in the classroom, providing positive role models, supporting students in STEM subjects, and undertaking a ‘special project’ chosen with the school to support attainment and/or raise aspirations. | |
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The Secondary Strategy |
The Secondary Strategy (previously KS3 Strategy) aims to raise standards in the early years of secondary education by strengthening teaching and learning across the curriculum. |
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SETNET |
SETNET is a UK-wide charity that promotes Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ( STEM) awareness, especially among young people . |
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Skills for Life |
Skills for Life Strategy Unit
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The DFES Unit is responsible for driving forward implementation of the national Skills for Life strategy and ensuring efforts to improve literacy, language and numeracy skills at national and local level are consistent and well co-ordinated. |
SMP |
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The aim is advancement of the study and teaching of mathematics in schools in Great Britain and other countries in the world. Th e School Mathematics Project is an educational charity which develops textbooks and other teaching materials for the secondary age range. |
Sheffield Hallam U |
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Popmaths initiatives aimed at a wide audience |
SMILE |
Smile mathematics |
Learning materials |
South Bank U LLU+ |
University of South Bank
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LLU+ is a national consultancy and professional development centre for staff working in the area of numeracy. They are specialists in learning support, language and maths, and the application of learning styles approaches to teaching and learning. |
| SSAT | Specialist Schools and Academies Trust |
Specialist Schools and Academies Trust has maths and computing schools as one category. Support is offered through the network of the specialist schools. |
Sutton Trust |
Sutton Trust |
The Sutton Trust funds summer schools etc for gifted and talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds |
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Puts undergraduates into the maths classrooms, but requires considerable resources and organization from participating universities. |
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UKMT |
Mathematics challenges and UK Mathematics Olympiad to promoting young people’s enthusiasm for maths. Organises Forums for teachers. |
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UUK |
UUK various published reports on widening participation 2002/2003 |
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| UWE | University of the West of England | The Mathematical Science School, UWE run Maths Event Days - aimed at LVI students who have just taken AS-Mathematics and yet to choose their A2s subjects. These includes workshop, talks from graduate and a popular lecture.(run in conjunction with Bristol University). They are also involved in Maths Challenge - open-ended investigation competition aimed at year 10. Teams of 4 take part which at present runs in the Weston area and will run in Bristol area 2006 and in Masterclasses aimed at year 8 (run in conjunction with Bristol University and Bath University). Students also take part in the AimHigher schemes, a second SAS scheme jointly run by Bristol University and UWE, and the UAS scheme. |
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A series of careers programmes called Snapshots. These programmes which have been financially supported by the HEFCE's widening participation programme for the last three years aim to demonstrate real and achievable STEM career destinations for potential students. To date they have made 10 programmes featuring young scientists, all broadcast on the BBC's Learning Zone and then streamed for free from the Vega Science Trust's |
