RSSCSE

The Quantitative Methods Initiative which is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and Higher Education Academy have recently launched a new website that aims to improve capacity in quantitative social science and make best possible use of the UK's world-class data infrastructure.

The site covers the entire educational life course from school projects to postdoctoral research and all social science disciplines. It includes both research and teaching and learning.You can access the site here www.quantitativemethods.ac.uk.

In addition anyone interested in teaching materials for Quantitative Methods can access an archive held at the University of Oxford by the Department of Sociology, it is open for all to use but copyright of the materials remains with the authors. You can access the archive at www.sociology.ox.ac.uk.

What do trainee Mathematics teachers know about teaching Statistics in British Secondary Schools?

The launch of the results of research into the extent and form of statistics knowledge and pedagogy in British PGCE Mathematics courses was held on the 26 September at the Royal Statistical Society in London.

“I’m clear on the curriculum but not how to teach it (Statistics)”

“(Statistics is) used in other subjects, but not given justice because students don’t understand the purpose, usually because the teacher doesn’t”

Are these damning indictments of the way statistics is regarded in training Mathematics teachers?

For further details on this exciting project and how to enter your school visit www.winatschool.org.uk

The Royal Statistical Society Centre for Statistical Education (RSSCSE), Plymouth University (PU) and Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI, www.mei.org.uk) have developed new Masters level degree pathways. They have just been validated by Plymouth University as part of its well-established International Masters Programme (IMP) and the first cohort of students will start 14 September 2013.

Learn more and find out how you can apply.

Teach Maths and Statistics to 9 – 19 Year Olds?

Do you want practical ideas for your classroom?

Teaching Statistics seeks to help teachers of Statistics, Mathematics, Economics and Business Studies, by showing you how statistical ideas can illuminate your work and how to make proper use of statistics in your teaching. It is ideal for those teaching statistics or mathematics as a separate subject as well as those combining stats and maths with other courses.

Take a look at some great FREE articles from Teaching Statistics and find out how to subscribe using the PDF download link below.

The PDF includes a link to a complimentary issue of Significance, the quarterly full colour magazine for anyone interested in statistics and the analysis and interpretation of data.

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