Today was the first day back at work in 2013. As appears to have become the tradition, it was an INSET or training day. This one was held at a local hotel, as it is an opportunity for the ten schools in our partnership to meet up and work together. In case you were wondering, […]
The article gives a history of the mathematics landscape in the UK since 1837. Algebra has been part of this throughout. We see algebra as a key tool to help solve problems now, but historically “problem solving was seen as a specialized skill, only for mathematicians in opening up new fields.” Key points: “A problem […]