The Worshipful Company of Actuaries' Charitable Trust is delighted to mark the successful conclusion of the research by Royal Society Research Fellow, Matthew Inglis, with a lecture giving insight into the benefits of a mathematical education.
We are particularly pleased that Matthew’s work has helped demonstrate how studying mathematics is associated with improved reasoning ability. We hope that this research will contribute directly to the debate about the benefits of continuing a mathematical education after the age of 16.
Building on this research, Matthew has worked with colleagues on an approach known as comparative judgement which allows richer and more open-ended tasks to be used in the classroom while still making a reliable assessments of student performance. This reduces the need for marking schedules and means that mathematics can be presented as a more creative discipline to students, broadening its appeal.
As well as explaining his research, Matthew will demonstrate comparative judgement in action during the lecture.
All members of the profession are welcome to attend what we hope will be a fascinating and enjoyable event. There is no charge but registration is essential.
Worshipful Company of Actuaries lecture and reception - 11th January 2016, Staple Inn Hall
Registration - 17.00 - 17.30
Programme - 17.30 - 20.00
Location
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Staple Inn Hall, High Holborn, London, WC1V 7QJ
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Staple Inn Hall is situated on High Holborn, immediately outside the south side exit of Chancery Lane underground station. The archway in the middle of the Tudor style building (next to the Vodafone shop) is the entrance to Staple Inn courtyard. The entrance to Staple Inn Hall is via the middle door on the right hand side of the courtyard.