Tentative Programme “CREATIVITY IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION”

Time Day 1 Programme Details

7.30 – 8.30 am Registration / Breakfast
8.30 -10.30 am  Ice breaking – the power of observation
 What is creativity?
 The importance of creativity
 Use 5 simple definitions of creativity as a tool to develop creativity
potential
 Creativity is about making connections
 Creativity is about thinking out of the box
 Creativity is about making things/tasks better
 Creativity is about variations
 Creativity is about saying “YES” to impossibilities
 Creative Opening - The importance of using meaningful set induction
 Connecting Maths with magic
10.30-10.45 am Tea Break
10.45 – 1.00 pm • Identify the barriers to creativity
• Developing creativity through multiple intelligences
• Mega Creativity
• Torrance’s Criteria for the Measurement of Creativity
1.00 – 2.30 pm Lunch / writing reflection
2.30 – 3.30.pm • Sharing good practices and reflection
• How to motivate reluctant learners
• How to handle gifted children
3.30 – 4.30 pm  Goal setting – planning for success
 Turning failure into success
 Briefing for appreciation craft cards
4.30 – 5.00 pm Tea Break
Time Day 2 Programme Details
7.30 – 8.30 am Registration / Breakfast
8.30 -10.30 am • Review
• Mathematics and patterns
• Can You Follow Instruction?
• Algorithm vs Heuristics
• Amazing Mathematical Card Tricks
• Maths and history
10.30-10.45 am Tea Break
10.45 – 1.00 pm • Identify the barriers to creativity
• Developing creativity through multiple intelligences
• Mega Creativity
• Torrance’s Criteria for the Measurement of Creativity
• Maths and craft
01.00 – 2.30 pm Lunch / writing reflection
2.30 – 3.30.pm • Sharing good practices and reflection
• Paradigm Shifts in Maths Education
• Develop new activities
• Using magic to increase retention
• Developing mathematical thinking skills
• Problem Solving Strategies
• Sharpen Your Minds with Puzzles
• Amazing Mathematical Card Tricks
• Goal setting – planning for success
• Turning failure into success
3.30 – 4.00pm  Presentation of appreciation card
 Feedback, Q & A
4.00 – 4.30pm  Closing Ceremony
4.30 – 5.00 pm  Tea break