Transcript A Strategy for Enhancing Learning and Teaching in

RSS Centre for
Statistical Education
LTSN Maths, Stats & OR Network
partnership
Network priorities
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Assessment
School/university interface
Staff development
Service teaching
Assessment
1. computer aided assessment in maths
 workshops
 newsletter articles
 monthly series of articles on CAA in maths
 email discussion list maths-caa
2. matching assessment to learning
 workshops
 reports in newsletter
 information pack to go on website
School/University interface
1. post 16 mathematics within Curric2000
 briefing day in June 2001 in London
 information pack
 tracking ongoing changes
 support for further mathematics
2. first year experience
 a series of visits next year to establish what is
happening in departments
Staff Development
1. workshops
 induction day for new lecturers in September
 workshops for statistics
 a number of regional workshops in 2001/2
2. resources
 material being collated for an exhibition
 production of new discipline-based resources
to support and increase the effectiveness of
teachers and enhance the learning experience of
students
Service Teaching, or
Applicable Mathematics
1. regional Maths Toolkit workshops
run jointly with other LTSN Centres
2. national approach to diagnostic testing
 publication of report from Gatsby seminar
 email discussion list measure-maths-problem
3. resources
 case studies in diagnostic testing and student
support
 development of packs for problem-based learning
Supported by core
activities
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network with existing interest groups
and encourage collaboration
- TaLUM, UMTC, mathedu, MathGate
provide a focal point for information
- approachable advice service
- searchable databases of resources
- information on funding opportunities
disseminate for information, understanding and
use
- Web site, MSOR Connections, workshops
support and enhance academic practice
- encourage the publication of reflective articles
- link with research into maths education in HE