During his talk, Andy will discuss the importance of statistical literacy as a transferable skill, and the difficulties that Psychology students without maths backgrounds face during their degrees.  You will also leave with some ideas about how to engage Psychology students in learning to think statistically.Key FactsEvent ref: #9104Audience: TeachersCurriculum focus: Core MathsMathematical focus: Statistics,… Read More »AMSP Andy Field’s Adventure in Statistics

In ‘How Not to be Wrong’, Jordan presents the surprising revelations to a multitude of diverse questions such as:‘How early should you get to the airport?’‘What does “public opinion” really represent?’‘Why do tall parents have shorter children?’In his talk, Jordan will debunk the view that the maths we learn at school is a dull set… Read More »AMSP How Not to be Wrong, with Jordan Ellenberg

In the wrong hands, maths can be deadly. Even the simplest numbers can become powerful forces when manipulated by politicians or the media, but in the case of the law your liberty (and even your life) can depend on using the right mathematics.Our Winter Festival finale is brought to you by Leila Schneps and Coralie… Read More »AMSP Maths on Trial with Coralie Colmez and Leila Schneps

Date: Wednesday 2 Feb, 2022Time: 17:00-18:00Presenter: Damian Haigh (Head Teacher of the University of Liverpool Mathematics School)Title: Notable schools in the history of mathematics education and some the people who learned thereAudience: Anyone interested in post-16 mathematics education, including school students in Years 10 and 11Venue: OnlineContact: Peter GiblinRegistration required:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/notable-schools-of-maths-in-history-some-of-the-people-who-learned-there-tickets-244335934357