May 20 2011

Dear Colleague,

SchoolOffers is a new GROUP purchasing service for Schools.

Pre-launch Offer: Primary Maths Conference – 40 tickets available at 52% OFF

Primary Mathematics Conference for just £120 per place! Full Price is £250

This conference is led by Ruth Merttens and has a clear focus on Progression and Raising Standards in
Maths. The following pages give you more details of the conference.

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Creativity and Progression in Primary Mathematics Conference

Date 15th June

Venue Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Peter Street, Manchester M2 5GP
Speakers: Prof. Ruth Merttens, Kath Morgan, Jennie Kerwin
Organisers: Pearson Education
Who should attend: Maths coordinators, Maths subject leaders and Headteachers in
primary schools

SCHOOL OFFERS HAVE PURCHASED 40 TICKETS

AND ARE MAKING THEM AVAILABLE AT A DISCOUNT OF 52%.
THIS IS A LIMITED OFFER AND TICKETS ARE SUPPLIED ON A FIRST COME BASIS.
CONFIRMATION OF PURCHASE WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU.
 Creativity and Progression in Primary
Mathematics Conference
Date 15th June
Venue Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Peter Street,
Manchester M2 5GP

Upgrade Your Maths Curriculum, focus on

Progression and Raise Standards

Benefits of attending:
• Learn from and discuss with expert colleagues in the field of
Primary Mathematics to improve your school’s standards in
mathematics.

• Led by the inspiring Professor Ruth Merttens helping you to think

creatively about your Mathematics curriculum.

• A wide range of interactive specialist workshops with leading

primary mathematicians from around the country to help you
move your school’s teaching on.

• Providing inspiring ideas in a practical format to raise standards

in your school.

Who should attend:

Maths coordinators, Maths subject leaders and Headteachers in
primary schools who want to raise standards by thoroughly
reviewing and upgrading their maths policy and curriculum.

Speakers:
Ruth Merttens is proud to be delivering our keynote presentation,
and is the respected author of Abacus Evolve’s proven maths
programme. Ruth is also Professor of Primary Education at the
University of St Mark and St John and co-director of educational
charity The Hamilton Trust.

Kath Morgan was previously Senior Adviser for the National

Strategies and former Head of Mathematics Education at the
University of Central England. She has written and delivered high
quality mathematics curriculum and professional development
materials for schools at a national level.

Jennie Kerwin is an independent mathematics consultant and

author, with huge experience as a consultant for the National
Numeracy Project and as a Regional Director for the National
Numeracy Strategy in the South West for six years.
 Creativity and Progression in Primary
Mathematics Conference
15th June 2011

Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Peter Street, Manchester M2 5GP

AGENDA

8.30 – 9.30: Registration and coffee

9.30 – 10.30: Keynote Speech with Ruth Merttens
10.30 – 11.00: Morning break
11.00 – 12.00: Workshop 1 - ‘Getting it right’: how to focus your
school’s mathematics curriculum on the big ideas
that underpin progression for all pupils.
12.00 – 1.00: Lunch
1.00 – 2.00: Workshop 2 – ‘Models and images’: how to
develop a detailed, practical and effective
progression of models and images within primary
maths.
2.00 – 2.30: Coffee
2.30 – 3.30: Workshop 3 – ‘Leading change in mathematics’:
how to review, revise and revolutionise the
way that maths is taught in your school, taking all of
your colleagues with you.

Order Form
Number of Tickets...............School Purchase Order No..................
Name...............................................................................................
School.............................................................................................
Address...........................................................................................
Postcode..........................................................................................
Phone no..............................Email..................................................

How to Order
1 Complete this form
2 Fax to Lucy Smith on 01606 836655 or Phone Lucy on 01606
836699
3 We will confirm by email and your tickets will be sent to you
by Pearson