Mathematics – Heritage – Education
Work and projects that I’ve done relating to mathematics.
“Could exposure to mathematical themes whilst visiting museums help to change the negative attitudes towards mathematics that are prevalent in modern British society?”
– Extract from abstract for a talk delivered at the BSHM Christmas Meeting 2023.
Tags: education, mathematics, MathsComm, museums, online, talk
“…I think your consultation service was fantastic. I was really pleased with our meeting and the document you provided me.”
– Parris, Learning and Engagement Officer at Glencoe Folk Museum.
Tags: consultation, mathematics, MathsComm, online, resource creation, STEM, training, workshop
“It includes a mixture of original and replica fossils with interpretation cards for each one, and a set of activity suggestions to help students make the most of the opportunities to explore planet Earth before humanity existed.”
Tags: Catherine Holden, education, Kate Travers, mathematics, museums, ResourceDevelopment, resources, science, STEM
“I don’t know what it means, but “Maamatiec mate” is a phrase that was disappointingly absent from my own mathematics education.”
Tags: digital, mathematics, MathsComm
“Tom’s presentation was really useful to get you thinking outside of the box. I don’t feel too comfortable with maths abilities but this session showed that you can apply it to your site and collections in really engaging, fun ways.”
– Maths in Museums training attendee
Tags: mathematics, MathsComm, museums, talk, training
“I had long entertained an idea of some sort of “codebreaker training course” accessible to people who were interested in finding more about how codes and ciphers work, but who did not necessarily see themselves as a ‘maths person’.”
Tags: cryptography, mathematics, MathsComm, teaching, workshop, writing
“OK: hands up everyone who at some point during the last teaching year has heard the question above from a student in one of their classes?”
Tags: education, mathematics, MathsComm, teaching, writing
