Using puzzles and competitions to promote problem solving
A puzzle is generally a type of problem that requires little previous mathematical knowledge.
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We’ll solve all your problem-solving needs
Lancaster recently hosted its first 2018/19 sixth form problem solving day of the year. Taking place on 4 October at Lancaster University, the day was aimed at Year 13 students, and designed to be particularly useful for those sitting the MAT (Maths Admissions Test) or the TMUA (Test of Maths for University Admission).
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Extra Maths Feast to take place in Manchester
With 2019 approaching, it means it’s nearly time for Year 10 Maths Feasts!
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Teaching Core Mathematics success in Manchester
On Friday 30 November, our latest professional development day – Teaching Core Mathematics – took place at Xaverian College, Manchester.
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The Journey Travelled: A successful term in the North West
At the end of any school term, it’s always helpful to evaluate the journey travelled. To evaluate means to determine the worth of the project.
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Are you psychic? I am, and I can prove it!
Now, I hopefully have your attention. The point of this article is to try and consider how we can motivate students and promote understanding of mechanics and statistics by the use of practical and modelling situations.
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Free enrichment event ‘Maths without limits’ is back by popular demand!
Maths without limits is a series of enrichment events for Key Stage 4 girls in Manchester.
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“Please, Miss, I can’t do it!”
Have you noticed how some pupils give up on maths before they’ve even started? How it’s almost okay to say the sweeping statement, “I’m no good at maths”, sometimes with a strange sense of pride?
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Inspiring tomorrow’s female mathematicians
Lancaster University Management School welcomed 136 pupils and 24 teachers from 14 schools and colleges in the North West on Thursday 9 January 2020 for the eighth annual Florence Nightingale Day.
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