TSM Resources

TSM => Technology for
Secondary/College MATHEMATICS

3 days to get to grips
with Mathematics ICT

2009 ANNUAL
TSM WORKSHOP

10:30am Tuesday 14th July
- 4:00pm Thursday 16th July
Optional arrival Monday afternoon

at OUNDLE SCHOOL
Peterborough, UK

FULLY BOOKED!!

WHY TSM?
From 1994 to 2000, the TSM training days were offered in a one-day format,
giving delegates typically 3-4 hours to get to grips with using mathematical ICT.
This is the 7th residential TSM Workshop, allowing much more time to practise and reflect.

2009: A SUMMER OF MATHEMATICS TECHNOLOGY, and MUSIC!!
On your way from overseas?
Try the Phillips Exeter Math-Technology workshop, New Hampshire, USA, 22 - 28 June
or the MEI Annual Conference [Mathematics in Education & Industry], Hertford, 29 June - 1 July
Come early and stay on and enjoy the Oundle International Festival Oundle, 10 - 19 July

See
PHOTO REPORT
2008

Download 2009 TSM Program
[pdf: 1.3Mb]

MONDAY 13th July 2009

DELEGATES CHOOSE
ONE 'A' COURSE and ONE 'B' COURSE

All courses will cover basic IT skills as necessary,
and also the use of a Virtual Learning Environment.

STRAND A
Office tools for Maths (6 hrs)

A1 - Word 2007 and Tools for the Busy Teacher
The new Office 2007 interface: symbols, equations, diagrams; hyperlinks; embedding Autograph files.
Tools to make the life of the busy mathematics teacher more efficient and effective: Jing, FlashEarth, Java and Flash applets, YouTube videos, etc!
[TSM-resources]

A2 - Putting Excel to work (beginners/intermediate)
How to get started with Excel, creating sequences, graphs and charts, filling down, formulae and text. Simple simulations.

A3 - Excel for Statistics and Data Handling
Excel is a powerful and dynamic tool for investigating and demonstrating mathematics and basic statistics.

A4 - Excel for advanced users
This workshop will look at some of the advanced features of Excel and how they can be used to create interactive and dynamic resources for use in the classroom or for independent learning.
We will look at features such as conditional formatting, slider bars, buttons and option boxes, named and dynamic ranges and data validation as well as including an introduction to the Macro recorder and Visual Basic for Applications.
You can explore recording and using simple Macros or delve into more advanced coding. There will be plentiful examples and a chance to work on an idea of your own.

A5 - Teaching with CAS (Computer Algebra)
Exploring the new TI Nspire - in calculator form and software, to cover a wide range of secondary topics, with an emphasis on problem solving.

A6 - Autograph 3.2 in the classroom
Trying out lesson plans using Autograph, working in a classroom environment with different technologies available to try: Interactive Whiteboard, Tablet PC, graphics tablet.
Autograph on web [tutorials, data and images]

STRAND B
Dynamic Classroom (6 hrs)

B1 - Autograph 3.2: beginners/intermediate
Getting used to dynamic object selection, and Autograph's tools that are designed for effective teaching and learning: slow plot, dynamic constant controller, scribble tool. Data handling, 2D and 3D. topics will be covered.
Autograph on web [tutorials, data and images]

B2 - Autograph 3.2, for 11-16 teaching
Object selection and the right-click menu; ideas for dynamic lessons on straight lines, coordinate geometry, vectors, transformations, graphs; data handling: scatter diagrams and histograms.
[Alan's Autograph resources]

B3 - Autograph 3.2: for AS / IB
1D: Prob.distr., hypothesis tests, histograms, c. lim. th.
2D: Graphs, functions, numerical methods, trigonometry; calculus, coordinate geometry; bivariate data; residuals.
3D: lines, planes, vectors; surfaces; volumes of rev.

B4 - Autograph-based Investigation and Modelling Activities for A2/IB students
Various ideas for developing tasks to explore mathematical ideas and concepts essential for success at A2/IB Mathematics HL. The more advanced features of Autograph will be used.
Autograph on web [tutorials, data and images]

B5 - Geometry [based on Cabri 2, Cabri 3D and GSP]
Available activities will include: exploring the properties of quadrilaterals, using transformations to make kaleidoscopes, linking geometric objects and graphs, exploring the reflection of a light ray, exploring 3D shapes. Materials will be provided to cater for a range of experiences of the software.

B6 - Autograph 3.2 in the classroom
Trying out lesson plans using Autograph, working in a classroom environment with different technologies available to try: Interactive Whiteboard, Tablet PC, graphics tablet.
Autograph on web [tutorials, data and images]

TUTORS

CRAIG BARTON, Range High School, Formby
DAVID BENJAMIN, Folkestone Academy, Kent
DOUGLAS BUTLER, Oundle School, Peterborough
ALAN CATLEY, Tyne Metropoitan College, Newcastle
CHRISTINE DICKINSON, Bury College, Lancashire
MIKE HADDEN, freelance consultant, Hereford

JEAN-JACQUES DAHAN, IREM, Toulouse, France
KARL HAYWARD-BRADLEY, Oundle School
KATE MACKRELL, freelance consultant, Canada
SIDNEY TYRRELL, Coventry University
MARTIN WITHINGTON, Moreton Hall, Shropshire
SIMON WOODHEAD, Development Manager, Autograph

12:45 Drinks, Lunch

14:00 Workshop Strand A (2 hrs)
16:00 Tea and depart

Delegates are (optionally) asked to bring ideas to present at the two "Delegates' Forum" sessions.

Labs:
IT1 (24), IT2 (24), IT3 (16),
S5 (13+ 8 Lap), Lang.Lab (26)
Micro Lab (16 + IWB)
Max: 125

On-line APPLICATION FORM (pdf)
[fill-in onscreen and email]

DELEGATE FEES:
o Non-resident fee (to 6:30pm) ......................... £350 [leaving before supper, and missing the evening session]
o Non-resident fee (to 9:30pm) ........................ £380 [all meals, leaving after the evening session]
o Resident fee ...................................................... £440 [all meals and accommodation]
o Monday arrival (reception + school B&B)  + £40 [incl. Monday evening "Meet the Tutors" reception in Yorke House garden]

REBATES AVAILABLE
o Rebate for 2nd/subsequent delegate    ...........................  −£ 40 [does not apply if claiming one of the personal rebates]
o Rebate for EARLY APPLICATION (before 1st May): ...... .−£ 40 [does not apply if claiming one of the personal rebates]
o Rebate for PGCE Students paying by personal cheque .. −£200
o Rebate for TEACHERS paying by personal cheque ......... −£140

You may BRING YOUR OWN PC LAPTOP though there will be a seat at a networked desktop computer for all delegates.
(Four workshops excepted, where 10 delegates will be asked to use their laptops)

Download the ANNOUNCEMENT and APPLICATION FORM - Word: - pdf: [download and fax]
On-line APPLICATION FORM (pdf) [fill-in onscreen and email - PREFERRED PLEASE!]
EARLY APPLICATION DISCOUNT EXTENDED TO 1st MAY !

Limited LOCAL B & B is also available as an alternative to school accommodation
To download details click here (from £30.00 per night, including a legendary breakfast!)

OUNDLE is easy to get to:

TUESDAY TRAVEL (2009 timetable) -

CAR: A1/A14-A605; ample parking

TRAIN: BE SURE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS
ONLINE! MUCH, MUCH CHEAPER!!
(Collect tickets from your start station)

TRAIN from LONDON (NXEC)
to Peterborough from London
Dept Kings Cross 09:00 arr. Peterborough 09:46
[or 09:10 arr 09:57 - walk fast for the bus!]

TRAIN from STANSTED (Central Trains)
to Peterborugh from Stansted Airport
Dept Stansted Airport 08:20 arr. Peterborough 09:53

BUS to OUNDLE:
X4 or 24 from Queensgate Bus Stn Bay 15
(allow 10 minutes to walk from Pbro' Stn - MAP).
X4 - 10:10, arr. Oundle Market Place 10:32.
Also:
24 - 10:40, arr. Oundle Market Place 11:15
X4 - 11:10, arr. Oundle Market Place 11:32

THURSDAY TRAVEL (2009 timetable) -

BUS to PETERBOROUGH:
X4 or 24 from Oundle Market Place
[Apologies - the 16:03 service no longer runs]

X4 - 16:38, arr Queensgate Bus Stn 17:00
24 - 16:48, arr Queensgate Bus Stn 17:21
X4 - 17:18, arr Queensgate Bus Stn 17:51
(allow 10 minutes to walk to Pbro' Stn - MAP).

Then NXEC Trains to London Kings Cross:
16:48 arr 17:41, 17:28 arr. 18:24, 18:02 arr. 18:54

Or Central Trains to Stansted Airport:
17:18 arr 18:50, and 18:18 arr 19:45

Aerial Photo: 1:25,000 - MAPS: internal - external - Download (pdf)

MONDAY TRAVEL for early international arrivals

From Stansted: Train to Peterborough, then X4 BUS to Oundle

Stansted Air	12:25	13:25	14:25	15:20	16:25	17:18	18:21
Peterborough	13:50	14:50	15:50	16:50	17:50	18:50	19:50

[Last trains at 19:21 and 20:21 (arr 20:50 and 21:50) then taxi to Oundle]
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From Heathrow: Piccadilly Undergound direct to Kings Cross (70 min)
........or Heathrow Express to Paddington, then Circle Line to Kings Cross
From Gatwick: Train service direct to Kings Cross-St Pancras (50 min)
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From Kings Cross: Train to Peterborough - frequent services:
National Express (NXEC) - fast, but expensive: book ahead and save!

Kings Cross	13:00	13:35	15:10	15:35	17:19	18:19	19:03
Peterborough	13:45	14:24	15:56	16:26	18:06	19:06	19:52

also First Capital Connect - slower, but cheaper.
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BUS to OUNDLE:
X4 or 24 from Queensgate Bus Stn Bay 15
(allow 10 minutes to walk to Pbro' Stn - MAP).

X4 BUS	14:10	15:10	16:10	17:10	18:30	19:30	20:30
Oundle Market	14:32	15:32	16:32	17:32	18:57	19:57	20:57

Apply in good time - places must be limited by the hands-on capacity

Further information and application forms available from:
iCT TRAINING CENTRE (Oundle School)
PO Box 46, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4JX, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1832-273444 Fax: +44 (0)1832-273529
Email: Douglas Butler