Professional Development Committee

The committee exists to promote the professional development of teachers of mathematics.

Most recently, the Committee has been finding ways in which we can implement the Membership survey results and feedback. 

If you would be interested in joining the Professional Development Committee please get in touch, email alice.hall@m-a.org.uk to find out more or tweet our PD Chair @pdLouiseP


 

What do The Rosetta Stone, Maths and Magic all have in common?
University of Leeds School of Mathematics, LS2 9JT

25 January 2020

Branch:  Yorkshire Branch

Title: What do The Rosetta Stone, Maths and Magic all have in common?

Presenter:  Andrew Jeffrey - Mathemagician

Date:  Saturday, 25th Jan 2020

Time:  1:30pm for 2pm

Summary:  The Rosetta Stone changed our understanding of Ancient Egypt completely.  But what could it possibly have to do with maths, and specifically how children learn it?  Come along and find out! During this talk, Andrew will explain his thinking behind what works, and why.  He will also play noughts and crosses, show you an impossible card trick, and even attempt to predict the evening's Lottery Results!

Venue:  University of Leeds in the School of Mathematics, Room MALL 1, Leeds LS2 9JT

Contact:  To book places and for other enquiries Alan Slomson