The Level 3 mathematics education modules at the Open University develop certain ideas (module ideas and frameworks) that can help us notice, structure and reflect on mathematical thinking. I’ll be using some of these to analyse my work on a … Continue reading
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This post is written by Gerry Golding, an OU staff tutor in Northern Ireland, who led the mathematics education team in creating a free resource for improving adult numeracy and confidence with maths. Last month I wrote about our new, … Continue reading
This post is written by Gerry Golding, an OU staff tutor in Northern Ireland, who led the mathematics education team in creating a free flexible resource for improving adult numeracy and confidence with maths. For many adults, young and old … Continue reading
What is engaged research? Public engagement with Higher Education research (often shortened to HE-PE) is all about the different ways universities engage the wider public with their research and activities. The goal isn’t just to inform people, but to build … Continue reading
This post is written, in both English and Welsh, by Dr Delyth Tomos, an OU Associate Lecturer who tutors on modules in mathematics and statistics, and engineering. Delyth has recently co-led a project looking at Welsh-medium tuition in mathematics. To … Continue reading
This post is written by Ben Leslie, winner of the Stanley Collings prize in 2024. The Stanley Collings prize is awarded annually by the School of Mathematics and Statistics. The prize is awarded to the student who best combines innovation … Continue reading
Written by Lecturer in Mathematics Education, Vinay Kathotia Here’s a mathematics puzzle: Suppose you walked up a hill at a constant speed of 3 kilometres per hour and you immediately walked down the hill taking the same route but at … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered just how long it is before a zombie shuffles into view? It might sound like something direct from a horror film, but knowing how soon you’ll need to dodge or outrun the undead could mean the … Continue reading
Everyone loves a puzzle, don’t they?! One of the pulls that drew me to maths is the satisfaction that comes from solving problems, that, and the fact it is fun! In the May 2024 edition of the maths and stats … Continue reading
Most young people and most young parents have grown up with the internet. How many adults own a functioning calculator? The battery died in mine and I didn’t notice. When I wanted to find my yearly milk bill (52 … Continue reading
