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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
12 November 2016
Presenter: Fran Watson: an NRICH PD Co-ordinator, Cambridge University.
Date: Saturday, 12th November 2016
Time: 9:30am - 12:15pm (arrive from 9am)
Abstract: In delivering a curriculum with an emphasis on problem-solving, creativity and developing robust knowledge and technical skills, paper folding offers a practical, purposeful and collaborative activity suitable for a wide range of ages. Paper folding and origami also particularly helps develop fine motor skills in young children.
Origami models of geometric 2D and 3D objects can provide a practical starting point for exploring mathematics. Creating and unfolding models and examining the geometric properties of the creased paper can help to develop understanding about symmetry and fractions, and leads naturally on to proof through extending such mathematical reasoning.
The paper folding acts as a focus for discussion and development of mathematical language as well as providing a manipulative which lends a physicality to many of the properties being discussed and helps students to link the abstract concept with something concrete to support the idea.
Venue: Museum Studies Building, Leicester University, LE1 7RF
Cost: There is £5 charge for Teachers and £2 charge for Students.
Contact: Rob Smith, East Midlands Branch Secretary