European Mathematical Society
Newsletter No. 93, September 2014
http://www.ems-ph.org/journals/newsletter/pdf/2014-09-93.pdf
Alexander Grothendieck (1928-2014)
Alexander Grothendieck, one of the most influential mathematicians of the 20th century, passed away November 13.
http://www.euro-math-soc.eu/news/14/11/15/alexander-grothendieck-1928-2014
English and maths GCSE hurdle: the teachers’ verdict
Teenagers who fail to get a C in their English and maths GCSE will be forced to study the subjects post-16. What do teachers think of the changes?
http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2013/sep/02/english-maths-gcse-teaching-c-grade-schools
Love English, hate maths? Numbers should be cool not scary
It’s time for a cultural shift in how we view maths in school and beyond, writes English teacher Alex Quigley
Maths gender gap, Tough Young Teachers and why homework matters
In our round up of the research and blogs on our radar this week: what teachers can learn from doctors, girls lack confidence with maths and questions about Teach First
Putting parents into the equation: maths homework ideas for teens
Rob Eastaway suggests some ways teachers can help parents to support teenagers with maths at home
Maths is fun (sometimes)
Mathematics is seen by many as hard, boring or both. But evidence suggests that a love of maths is no barrier to fun and humour, although a poor understanding of maths can have unpleasant consequences
http://www.theguardian.com/science/brain-flapping/2013/oct/16/maths-fun-mathematics-humour
Education: practical maths in schools is a formula for future success
Students should be allowed to use computers to solve problems in class and in exams, according to one education expert
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/dec/29/practical-maths-schools-formula-future-success