Mathematics
SIGMA SW Regional Hub Meeting: Diagnostic Testing for the Mathematical Sciences
Start date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT
Finish date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:00:00 GMT
SIGMA_SW Regional Hub Meeting
January 21 2010
Department of Mathematics, University of Portsmouth
Diagnostic Testing for the Mathematical Sciences
The use of diagnostic tests to assess the mathematical skills of students entering university is widespread, both for those who wish to study mathematical sciences and for those whose degree programme is highly quantitative. The practicalities of setting up large scale testing, combined with effective support following the testing, present significant challenges. This meeting will provide an opportunity to learn how effective diagnostic testing has been implemented in several HEI and to discuss the problems and issues surrounding effective testing.
Preliminary Schedule
| 11am | Arrival and coffee | (Maths Café Centre LG0.06) |
| 11.15am | Colin Steele (UMIST) | (LG 1.22) |
| 12.00 | Douglas Quinney (Keele) | (LG 1.22) |
| 12.45pm | Lunch | (The Hub) |
| 2.00pm | Martin Greenhow (Brunel) | (LG 1.22) |
| 2.45pm | Alison White & colleagues (Maths Café, Portsmouth) | (LG 1.22) |
| 3.30pm | Tea/Coffee | (Maths Café Centre LG0.06) |
Participation
The meeting is being hosted by the Maths Café at the University of Portsmouth which is one of the core SIGMA_SW hub members. Attendance is open to members of SIGMA SW and the Department of Mathematics by arrangement.