The Maths Hub Conference, held on Tuesday 2nd July 2024, brought together 100 enthusiastic attendees, including classroom practitioners, Directors of Maths, and Headteachers. The event was a remarkable cross phase gathering aimed at fostering innovation and excellence in maths education. A highlight of the conference was the keynote address delivered by Dr. Ems Lord, Director of NRICH. Dr. Lord shared her top tips for making the most of NRICH's free resources for nurturing young mathematicians. She explored the different ways that a selection of NRICH's engaging resources can help support young learners in improving their reasoning, conjecturing, and convincing skills.
"You always come away from sessions feeling inspired about the possibilities for teaching maths and with new ideas!" commented one attendee, reflecting the general sentiment of the day. The conference featured a variety of engaging sessions and workshops designed to equip educators with practical strategies and fresh perspectives on teaching mathematics. Attendees had the opportunity to network, work on mathematics problems together and discuss the complexities and joys of teaching maths in schools. Another participant expressed their appreciation, saying, "Thank you for a great day - It is always lovely to be surrounded by other people who appreciate the complexity of teaching Maths in schools and who are always striving to make improvements.”
The Maths Hub Conference continues to be a vital platform for professional development, inspiring educators to explore new methodologies and enhance their teaching practices.
