Robin George Andrews, with Quanta Magazine, writes about new mathematical models for predicting earthquakes inspired by models used for landslides and avalanches.
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Robert Tallbert offers a five part blog post for those who had to quickly migrate to online teaching with tips on moving towards excellent online teaching for the next itteration. Step 1 focuses on writing clear, measurable learning objectives at both the micro and macro level.
Read the full article here. Title: Can dynamic activities boost mathematics understanding and metacognition? A case study on the limit of rational functions.
Authors: Fung & Poon Journal: International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology Full article here. Abstract: This study consisted of two stages. In stage A, 38 students were divided randomly into an experimental and a control group. The experimental group received lectures assisted by dynamic geometry software (DGS) and the control group received lectures using chalk and blackboard. The effects of DGS on metacognition and its components were quantitatively assessed. In stage B, follow-up interviews were carried out to understand the mechanism by which DGS improves metacognition. The results reveal that metacognition, especially for prediction and planning, can be significantly improved by using GeoGebra instead of the traditional lecture format. The findings suggest that visualization, dragging, dynamic platforms and immediate feedback are the four main factors underlying such developments. Math with Bad Drawings has some great pen-and-paper strategic games to entertain you if you're stuck in isolation.
Read the full article here. Applications close Friday 12 June 2020
The National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE) invites proposals from high-quality researchers and equity practitioners to conduct policy-relevant research aimed at supporting and informing student equity in higher education. Funding for several research projects is available through a competitive selection process. It is anticipated that the majority of grants will be for between A$30,000 and A$40,000, although other amounts may be considered. Grants will commence in August 2020 and should be completed within 12 months (no later than October 2021). Further information: https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/applications-open-2020-ncsehe-research-grants-program/ Abbe Herzig, from AMS, offers a lengthy list of advise and resources for those teaching online.
Read the full article here. An informal video with MAA members talking about online learning via Zoom.
Kevin Hartnett, with Quanta Magazine, writes colour coding the edges on a complete graph and how this can be applied to Euler's Latin (magic) square.
Read the full article here. Dan Meyer writes about his efforts to help teachers sustain their goals rather than help them adapt to distance education.
Read the full article here. A thought provoking essay from Rebecca Barrett-Fox asking us to really stop and consider whether we should be giving online pedagogy huge amounts of our energy.
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Recordings of sessions
Thursday - welcome
We are pleased to announce that the theme of this year's FYiM workshop to be held in Brisbane is
Celebrating 10 years of First Year in Maths!
Our first forum was in 2013 at The University of Melbourne. Let's look back on 10 years of talking about teaching maths and statistics at the first-year level. What is still relevant? What has changed? What new challenges lie ahead?
Here is the programme.
Details of the workshop are:
When: Thursday 6 July and Friday 7 July - 10 am to 5 pm
Where: The University of Queensland, St Lucia campus and via Zoom
Cost: FREE! Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided thanks to UQ's School of Maths and Physics. You are welcome to join us for dinner (at own cost) on Thursday night at a local/CBD restaurant.
We look forward to seeing you in sunny Brisbane!
Deb, Don and Michael
FYiMaths National Steering Committee
Thursday - welcome
We are pleased to announce that the theme of this year's FYiM workshop to be held in Brisbane is
Celebrating 10 years of First Year in Maths!
Our first forum was in 2013 at The University of Melbourne. Let's look back on 10 years of talking about teaching maths and statistics at the first-year level. What is still relevant? What has changed? What new challenges lie ahead?
Here is the programme.
Details of the workshop are:
When: Thursday 6 July and Friday 7 July - 10 am to 5 pm
Where: The University of Queensland, St Lucia campus and via Zoom
Cost: FREE! Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided thanks to UQ's School of Maths and Physics. You are welcome to join us for dinner (at own cost) on Thursday night at a local/CBD restaurant.
We look forward to seeing you in sunny Brisbane!
Deb, Don and Michael
FYiMaths National Steering Committee
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