NEWS
If you want to see these articles in full then why not join NAMA? You'll be able to see the latest mathematics education news all in one place.
Proposal for a new association for mathematics education |
Posted:24-09-2018 |
The links section includes this proposal for all. |
2018 AGM |
Posted:06-04-2018 |
Our 2018 saw the standing down of our honorary secretary Christine Watson at the end of her five yea... |
Posted:24-09-2018 |
... |
ACME report on professional learning for all teachers of mathematics |
Posted:09-12-2016 |
ACME published a report on 7 December outlining key principles on mathematics-specific professional ... |
Newsletter November 2016 |
Posted:20-11-2016 |
The latest newsletter is available from the newsletter page.... |
Research report on Mathematics Professional Association activity |
Posted:16-11-2016 |
NAMA sits on the Meeting of Mathematics Subject Associations (MMSA), a collaboration of the |
Posted:24-09-2018 |
... |
Newsletter June 2016 |
Posted:13-06-2016 |
The latest NAMA newsletter is available from the Newsletter menu and has been emailed to members.... |
MMSA letter to Nicky Morgan re Year 7 Progress Checks |
Posted:13-06-2016 |
MMSA (Meeting of the Mathematical Subject Associations) has written to Nicky Morgan regarding the cu... |
Maths Hub Collaborative Projects |
Posted:01-06-2016 |
Reasoning in key stage 3 is one of the national collaborative projects for the Maths Hubs from Septe... |
Ofsted guidance on global learning |
Posted:20-02-2016 |
New guidance from Ofsted advises that schools on the Global Learning Programme (GLP) can demonstrate... |
Congratulations to Lynn Churchman |
Posted:11-02-2016 |
NAMA would like to add our congratulations to our very own Lynn Churchman who has been awarded an OB... |
Consultation - Maths Functional Skills |
Posted:14-01-2016 |
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has launched its consultation to review maths and Englis... |
Five Myths of Mastery - NAMA Guidance |
Posted:23-12-2015 |
We have just completed a document is intended to support NAMA members in their work with schools. |
Nomination for Honours - Education |
Posted:02-12-2015 |
Do you know a Head of Mathematics or middle leader who has made a real difference? The Education H... |
Bursuaries Available for ICME13 |
Posted:02-12-2015 |
An opportunity exists for maths educators to apply for a bursary of ?600 to support participation in... |
Grants to improve the teaching of Maths and English post-16 |
Posted:28-10-2015 |
The DfE Vocational Education and 16-19 Strategy Division has launched a process for 16-19 providers ... |
Government Consultation on the definition of a coasting school |
Posted:28-10-2015 |
The Department of Education has launched a consultation seeking views on proposed definitions for co... |
Become an ACME Outer Circle Member! |
Posted:13-10-2015 |
The Advisory Committee on Mathematics Education (ACME) would like to invite individuals interested i... |
Exam Factories? |
Posted:22-09-2015 |
This report on school accountability is based on research commissioned by the NUT. The report draws ... |
International Conference on Promoting Mathematical Resilience: addressing mathematics anxiety and avoidance in teaching, learning, home and work |
Posted:11-09-2015 |
12-14 November 2015 at the University of Warwick, UK |
DfE Call for Evidence - Teachers Professional Development Standard |
Posted:11-09-2015 |
The DfE is calling for evidence on Teachers' professional development standard which closes on 16 Oc... |
Have your say on the Education and Adoption Bill |
Posted:27-06-2015 |
Do you have relevant expertise and experience or a special interest in the Education and Adoption Bi... |
Royal Society Partnership Grants scheme |
Posted:27-05-2015 |
The Partnership Grants scheme is now open for applications for the 2015 Summer round. Closing date: ... |
Ofquals GCSE maths research report |
Posted:27-05-2015 |
On 21 May Ofqual published their final report into their research to evaluate the expected difficult... |
Problem Solving - ACME |
Posted:03-04-2015 |
As part of their wider work on teaching, learning and assessing 'mathematical thinking' ACME is expl... |
A Level Mathematics Advisory Board - Communication from JMC |
Posted:27-03-2015 |
The A Level Mathematics Advisory Board has been established as an independent body, under the chairm... |
Baseline Assessment |
Posted:16-03-2015 |
Baseline assessment is being introduced in reception year with the intention that this will facilita... |
Brian Robinson |
Posted:05-03-2015 |
It is with very great sorrow that I have to inform you that Brian Robinson died suddenly and peacefu... |
The Global Learning Programme - Support Opportunity |
Posted:25-02-2015 |
The Global Learning Programme (GLP) is currently being used by over 2000 schools in over 190 local s... |
Free FE Maths Teaching Workshops |
Posted:22-01-2015 |
The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM) is running a new series of... |
Grant scheme for enriching STEM teaching in schools now open |
Posted:22-01-2015 |
The Royal Institution and the Causeway Foundation are offering UK schools grants of up to ?500 to ho... |
NAMA Responds to Performance Descriptors Consultation |
Posted:23-12-2014 |
NAMA has recently responded to the DfE consultation on Performance descriptors for use in key stage ... |
New GCSE Level Descriptors |
Posted:18-12-2014 |
Here is an attempt to see what the new GCSE grade distribution will look like comparing the 1 to 9 b... |
NAMA Supports the National Numeracy Manifesto |
Posted:03-10-2014 |
NAMA supports the general thrust of National Numeracy’s Manifesto for a numerate UK. As an organis... |
Statements supporting the National Numeracy Manifesto |
Posted:24-09-2014 |
The following statements supporting the National Numeracy Manifesto were published on 16 September 2... |
NAMA Support for the Maths Hubs |
Posted:24-09-2014 |
We welcome the following statement from John Westwell about NAMA and support for Maths Hubs: |
NAMA Conference 2015 - Bookings Open! |
Posted:25-08-2014 |
Bookings are now open for the NAMA Conference 2015 - STEM - A place for mathematics? |
Dates for NCETM level 3 PDLSP courses announced |
Posted:25-08-2014 |
The NCETM is running courses for PD leaders who support teachers in delivering level 3 mathematics p... |
A and AS level reform consultations |
Posted:16-07-2014 |
Department for Education consultation on the subject content of A and AS from 2016: see https://www.... |
New Maths Hubs |
Posted:10-07-2014 |
The details of the 32 Maths Hubs in England have recently been announced and can be found on the lin... |
Urgent Call for Contributions - Improving Maths Skills in Post 16 Vocational Sector |
Posted:09-07-2014 |
The Research Base has been commissioned by the Education & Training Foundation (ETF) to collect evid... |
NAMA Conference 2015 |
Posted:01-06-2014 |
The highlight of the NAMA year will take place on 5th to 7th March 2015 at the National STEM Centre ... |
Response to Ofsted Consultation to the Inspection of Initial Teacher training |
Posted:14-05-2014 |
Ofsted recently consulted on changes to the inspection of Initial Teacher Education (ITE). NAMA did ... |
Core Maths DoE Consultation |
Posted:22-04-2014 |
On 14 April 2014, the Department for Education announced a ‘Consultation seeking views on technica... |
Conference 2014 Evaluation |
Posted:08-03-2014 |
Online Evaluation form for conference.... |
Obituary: Kath Cross |
Posted:25-02-2014 |
Kath Cross was a pillar of the mathematics education community and made a very significant contribut... |
Counting them in: quantitative social science and the links between secondary and higher education |
Posted:11-02-2014 |
This inaugural event is part of Q-Step, a programme designed to promote a step-change in quantitativ... |
Obituary - Zoltan P. Dienes |
Posted:09-02-2014 |
Zoltan P. Dienes passed away peacefully on Jan 11th at age 97. You will have heard of him for his i... |
DfE survey about its Policy Statement on 16 to 18 Core Maths Qualifications |
Posted:09-02-2014 |
The DfE has launched an informal consultation (via Survey Monkey) about its Policy Statement on 16 t... |
STEM grants scheme for schools |
Posted:10-01-2014 |
The Royal Institution is currently administering a STEM grants scheme, generously supported by The C... |
Ofsted Subject-specific guidance |
Posted:26-12-2013 |
The latest version of the guidance was released on 20 December 2013. |
National STEM Centre Open Day |
Posted:13-12-2013 |
Open Day at the National STEM Centre, York University |
Lies, damned lies and statistics... |
Posted:09-12-2013 |
On the BBC news: "We found that nearly half of the co-educational state-funded schools we looked are... |
Consultation on Key Stage 4 mathematics curriculum |
Posted:17-12-2013 |
The programme of study for key stage 4 mathematics was published for consultation on 2 December. |
Looking ahead... |
Posted:26-10-2013 |
At the next conference we will be looking for volunteers to join the Executive Committee. If you ha... |
Annual subscriptions |
Posted:26-10-2013 |
Congratulations to the 16 members who remembered to change the standing order to £45 in time, we wi... |
Consultation on Primary Assessment and Accountability |
Posted:18-10-2013 |
NAMA has responded to the Department for Education's consultation on primary assessment and accounta... |
Implementing the New Primary Curriculum CPD: a two-day programme for MaST teachers and Mathematics Subject Leaders |
Posted:12-10-2013 |
This Two Day Professional Development for MaST teachers and Maths Subject Leaders is jointly deliver... |
Update: DBS for NAMA members |
Posted:01-10-2013 |
NAMA is pleased to launch a new service for members. NAMA is registered to arrange Enhanced Disclos... |
Subscriptions |
Posted:03-10-2013 |
REMINDER |
Royal Society's Vision Committee for Science and Mathematics Education 5-19 |
Posted:22-08-2013 |
The Royal Society is currently looking at the long-term future of science and mathematics education ... |
NEW WEBSITE GOES LIVE! |
Posted:15-08-2013 |
Welcome to the new NAMA website. We've worked with Ian Woodford from I W Systems to make this websit... |