MEI Conference 2015
Recent reports into
mathematics education
Stephen Lee
Stephen.lee@mei.org.uk
External Report
Recent reports (and letters) relating to mathematics education (see
www.mei.org.uk/reports-external):
2015
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Making maths and English work for all - The review of what employers and
learners need from the maths and English qualifications taken by young
people and adults, ETF (2015)
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Developing Great Teaching: Lessons from the international reviews into
effective professional development, TDT (2015)
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The earnings and employment returns to A levels, London Economics (2015)
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The Gender Agenda: STEMing the gap, Adecco (2015)
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A vision for education – beyond five-year policy cycles, SSAT (2015)
2014
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Mathematics after 16: the state of play, challenges and ways ahead, Josh
Hillman, Nuffield Foundation (2014)
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Vision for science and mathematics education, Royal Society, (2014)
Research and the Teaching Profession, BERA and RSA, (2014)
Mathematical transitions - a report on the mathematical and statistical needs of
students undertaking undergraduate studies in various disciplines, Higher
Education Academy, (2014)
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A blueprint for mathematics education – maths snapshots, ACME (2014)
PISA 2012 Results: Creative Problem Solving: Students’ skills in tackling reallife problems (Volume V), OECD (2014)
PISA 2012 Results: England-specific overview, OECD (2014)
Engineering our future - Stepping up the urgency on STEM, CBI (2014)
Cost of outcomes associated with low levels of adult numeracy in the UK, Pro
Bono Economics, National Numeracy (2014)
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2013
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Empowering teachers: success for learners, ACME (2013)
Closing Doors: Exploring gender and subject choice in schools, IoP (2013).
Report from the expert panel on core mathematics (2013)
Fit for Purpose? The view of the higher education sector, teachers and
employers on the suitability of A levels, Ofqual (2013)
Independent Chair's report on the review of current GCE 'specification
content' within subject criteria: A report to Ofqual, Smith, M. (2013)
A world full of data: Statistics opportunities across A-level subjects, Royal
Statistical Society and the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (2013)
Evaluation of the Mathematics Specialist Teacher (MaST) Programme, NFER
(2013)
The Employment Equation: Why our young people need more maths for
today's jobs, Sutton Trust. (2013)
Financial education in schools, Gillie (2013)
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Schools' use of early entry to GCSE examinations, Ofsted (2013).
A level reform: Position statement, ACME (2013)
ACME's response to the consultation on the draft programmes of study for the
National Curriculum, ACME (2013)
The mathematics skills of school children : How does England compare to the
high performing East Asian jurisdictions?, Institute of Education (2013)
Towards universal participation in post-16 mathematics : lessons from highperforming countries, Nuffield Foundation (2013)
2012
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Post-16 Mathematics: increasing provision and participation, ACME (2012)
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Planning for success, ACME (2012)
Raising the bar: developing able young mathematicians, ACME (2012)
Third evaluation report for the Mathematics Linked Pair GCSEs (2012)
Jobs and growth: the importance of engineering skills to the UK economy,
Royal Academy of Engineering (2012)
Higher Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM) subjects, Lords Science and Technology Select Committee (2012)
Using Realistic Mathematics Education in UK Classrooms, Dickinson and
Hough (2012)
Evaluation Report on the RME Pilot Project at Manchester Metropolitan
University, CEM - Durham University (2012)
The administration of examinations for 15-19 year olds in England, Education
Select Committee (2012)
MEI Review of Mathematics in Other Subjects at Level 3, MEI (2012)
Finance Baccalaureate research project, King Edward VI College Stourbridge
[with input from MEI] (2012)
Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research: National Student Survey
Discipline Report, Higher Education Academy (2012)
Mathematics: Made to measure, Ofsted (2012)
International Comparisons in Senior Secondary Assessment, Ofqual (2012)
Mathematics in A level assessments: A report on the mathematical content of A
level assessments in Business Studies, Computing, Economics, Geography,
Psychology and Sociology , Nuffield Foundation (2012)
Mathematics within A-level science 2010 examinations, SCORE (2012)
The independent evaluation of the pilot of the linked pair of GCSEs in
mathematics (MLP): Second Interim Report, DfE (2012)
ACME response to the report by the Expert Panel for the National Curriculum
Review, ACME (2012)
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The Future of Statistics in our Schools and Colleges, Royal Statistical Society
and The Actuarial Profession - authored by Roger Porkess (2012)
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Solving the maths problem: international perspectives on mathematics
education, Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and
Commerce (RSA)- authored by Emma Norris (2012)
MEI Staff Publications (See: www.mei.org.uk/staff-publications)
In Press/submitted
Button, T, Lee, S & Stripp, C
MEI Insights II: The use of technology in Mathematics Education.
Mathematics in School, Mathematical Association.
Lee, S & Knights, C
Continuous Professional Development – enriching and engaging classroom teachers
via a ‘paired days’ approach. Proceedings of the British Society for Research into
Learning Mathematics.
2015
Lee, S & Stripp, C (2015) MEI Insights I: About MEI. Mathematics in School,
Mathematical Association. Vol. 44 Issue 3, p17-20 (Print only)
Butler, R, Button, T & Lee, S (2015) Enabling access to A level Further Mathematics
across England via blended learning - ‘LIL FM’. IMA International Conference on
Barriers and Enablers to Learning Maths.
Dawson, T & Lee, S (2015) Developing an innovative curriculum and teacher
pedagogy for nurturing a positive disposition towards learning and using
mathematics in post 16 students in England – ‘Critical Maths’. IMA International
Conference on Barriers and Enablers to Learning Maths.
Lord, K & Stripp, C (2015) Improving Access for State-School Students. The
Institute of Mathematics and Its Applications (IMA) Mathematics TODAY, Vol. 51
Issue 2, p80-82
2014
Baldwin, C & Lee, S (2014) Transition to STEM degrees - the growth of Further
Mathematics A level. The Institute of Mathematics and Its Applications (IMA)
Mathematics TODAY, Vol. 50 Issue 6, p302-304
Dudzic, S (2014) What’s the use of statistics? The Scottish Mathematical Council
Journal 44 p42-43
Stripp, C (2014) How is post-16 mathematics education changing? Mathematics in
Schools, Mathematical Association. Vol. 43 Issue 4, p2-3 (Print only)
Button, T (2014) Programming in Mathematics A level. Mathematics in Schools,
Mathematical Association. Vol. 43 Issue 4, p4-5 (Print only)
Lee, S & Peters, M (2014) Supporting Engineering students at the start of their
university course: an industry-university collaboration to provide tailored online
mathematics resources. Proceedings of the Annual SEFI Conference
Dawson, T (2014) Critical Maths: A mathematically-based thinking curriculum for
post-16. Mathematics in Schools, Mathematical Association. Vol. 43 Issue 4, p2021 (Print only)
Lee, S & Dudzic, S (2014), Understanding the UK Mathematics Curriculum PreHigher Education - Where are we now? MSOR Connections.
Lee, S (2014) From the physical classroom to the online classroom – providing
tuition, revision and professional development in 16-19 education Proceedings of
British Congress on Mathematics Education.
Stripp, C (2014) Mathematics is not just about utility; it nurtures fundamental human
characteristics TES Opinion, TES Connect. March 2014.
Dudzic, S (2014) North Americans - one third of the world's weight?: Obesity and the
comma Significance, Royal Statistical Society, Vol. 11, Issue 1.
2013
Lee, S, Tripconey, S & de Pomerai, S (2013) Extended teacher professional
development courses - feedback on the impact of undertaking MEI's Teaching
Advanced Mathematics (TAM) and Teaching Further Mathematics (TFM) courses.
Proceedings of the British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics, 33(3).
November 2013.
Lee, S & Button, T (2013) Moving with the Times - A New A level Further
Mathematics Unit: Further Pure Mathematics with Technology (FPT) MSOR
Connections, Higher Education Academy. Volume 13, Issue 2.
Tripconey, S, de Pomerai, S & Lee, S (2013) The impact of training courses on
mathematics teachers' use of ICT in their classroom practice Proceedings of the
International Conference on Technology in Mathematics Teaching, Bari, Italy, July
2013.
Button, T & Lee, S (2013) Further pure mathematics with technology: A post-16 unit
of study that uses technology in the teaching, learning and assessment. Proceedings
of the International Conference on Technology in Mathematics Teaching, Bari,
Italy, July 2013.
Dudzic, S (2013) Keeping the Coffee Warm - The Mathematics of Cooling
Mathematics in School, Mathematical Association. Vol. 42 Issue 3, p9.
Button, T (2013) Further pure mathematics with technology: Developing a new ALevel mathematics unit that uses technology in the teaching, the learning, and the
assessment Mathematics Teaching (235), Association of Teachers of Mathematics.
Lee, S & Lord, K (2013) Student progression to STEM degrees - who has studied A
level Further Mathematics? Proceedings of the Higher Education Academy STEM
Conference, Birmingham, April 2013.
Lee, S & Button, T (2013) Developing the A level curriculum - a new A2 Further
Mathematics Unit: Further Pure Mathematics with Technology (FPT).Mathematics in
School, Mathematical Association. Vol. 42 Issue 1, p18 (Print only)
2012
Lee, S & Searle, J (2012) Stimulating an increase in the uptake of Further
Mathematics through a multifaceted approach: Evaluation of the Further
Mathematics Support Programme Proceedings of the British Society for Research
into Learning Mathematics 32(3) November 2012 pg 121
Dudzic, S (2012) Thank you for Choosing to Travel with us Mathematics in School,
Mathematical Association. Vol. 41 Issue 5 (Print only)
Lee, S & Morgan, K (2012) Construction and student feedback of a 'transition to
university' online support course in mathematics for STEM students. Proceedings of
the International Conference on Innovation, Good Practice and Research in
Engineering Education 2012.
Lee, S & Richards, J (2012) Connecting Industry and Education The Institute of
Mathematics and Its Applications (IMA) Mathematics TODAY, 48(5), pg204. (Print
only)
Lee, S (2012) Pre-university online mathematics course for STEM undergraduates
HESTEM National Newsletter Spring/Summer 2012. pg 26
Dudzic, S (2012) Would you like to take a later flight? Mathematics in School,
Mathematical Association. Vol. 41 Issue 3 (Print only)
2011
Vorderman, C, Porkess, R, Budd, C, Dunne, R & Rahman-hart, P (2011) A worldclass mathematics education for all our young people. Independent report.
Murphy, B (2011) In-Service Professional Development for Teachers of PreUniversity Mathematics. In International Approaches to Professional Development
for Mathematics Teachers (Book), Chapter 7, pages 108-116.
Browne, R, Lee, S & Robbins, C (2011) Motivating learning in engineering
mathematics through online exemplars. Proceedings of the Seventh IMA
conference on The Mathematical Education of Engineers 2011.
Lee, S & Browne, R (2011) Supporting and enhancing learning with a virtual
learning environment: Mathematics in the Level 3 Engineering Diploma and beyond.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education, Ulster,
2011.
Kuntze, S, Lerman, S, Murphy, B, Kurz-Milcke, E, Siller, H-S & Winbourne, P
(2011). Development of pre-service teachers' knowledge related to big ideas in
mathematics. In B. Ubuz (Ed.), Proceedings of the 35th Conference of the
International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Vol. 3 (pp. 105112). Ankara, Turkey: PME. (Print only)
Lee, S & Browne, (2011). Mathematics in Work: Exemplars Competition The
Institute of Mathematics and Its Applications (IMA) Mathematics TODAY, 47(5),
pp217. (Print only)
Button, T & Lissaman, R, (2011) Using live online tutoring to provide access to
higher level Mathematics for pre- university students. Proceedings of The 10th
International Conference on Technology in Mathematics Teaching, University of
Portsmouth 5-8th July 2011 , pg 94.
de Pomerai, S & Tripconey, S (2011) Live Online Professional Development for
Mathematics Teachers. Proceedings of The 10th International Conference on
Technology in Mathematics Teaching, University of Portsmouth 5-8th July 2011 ,
pg 98.
2010
Lee, S., Browne, R., Dudzic, S. & Stripp, C. (2010) Understanding the UK
Mathematics Curriculum Pre-Higher Education - A guide for Academic Members of
Staff Higher Education Academy, ISBN 978-1-907632-08-2
Stripp, C (2010) The end of the Further Mathematics Network and the start of the
new Further Mathematics Support Programme MSOR Connections Vol 10 No 2
Kuntze, S, Lerman, S, Murphy, B, Siller, H-S, Kurz-Milcke, E, Winbourne, P, Fuchs,
K-J, Wagner, A, Worn, C, Vogl, C & Schneider, M (2010). Supporting teachers'
awareness of big ideas in mathematics classrooms. In Pinto, F.M. & Kawasaki, T.F.
(Eds.), Proceedings of the 34th Conference of the International Group for the
Psychology of Mathematics Education, Vol. 4 (p. 360) Belo Horizonte, Brazil: PME.
(Print only)