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Learners of maths
The need for belonging is a fundamental human need. Many students in the mathematics classroom, feel they are not “a math person” and are constantly asking themselves, “Do I belong?”. Belonging uncertainty could be a contributory factor to the underrepresentation of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Without a strong positive math identity, my students have little motivation to engage with challenging math and persevere when they face challenges. I have noticed the extent to which students’ voices play a role in their math experience directly influences the mathematical identities they develop, as well as their sense of being part of the math community.
I feel students should not spend most of their time in math watching someone else performing tasks or problem-solving, watching someone else having all the fun.
I have a number of tasks to build a sense of maths identity.
1. Cartoon: design a fun mathematical image. (Example: Harry potter characters (same house, same age, different hair styles, different strengths).
the task was open to create a playful image about mathematics teaching, a concept, culture, idea application etc.
students work submitted was really impressive
students explore a mathematical concept and have fun with maths, together building a community.
Camera and PowerPoint (Microsoft) and way of spreading the idea to schools
We are a university and have a access to academics, lecturers and students to help bring ideas forward. We also have many business connections which we can partner up with if required.
I would lead/coordinate. My name is Karl McCormack. I am a Senior Lecturer in The Business School and a Pedagogic Innovator at Staffordshire University in the UK.
Short term: build a bank of creative ways of teaching maths. Then communicate it to schools locally
Long term: share results and spread nationally / globally through websites like Bic Creative community.
Memorable way to learn maths, digital skills and make maths fun.
Local, UK then international.
We are a university and have a access to academics, lecturers and students to help bring ideas forward. We also have many business connections which we can partner up with if required.
We also have the latest technology including 3d printers, CAD machines and specialist software. Faculties such as business, arts, mechanical engineering, architecture, bio science etc are able to come together to help bring an idea forward.
No on cost.
