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A MORNING WITH EMERITUS PROFESSOR PETER SULLIVAN 3 November 2018, Seymour College, SA How can you introduce your students to challenging tasks that build their analysis and problem-solving skills?http://aamt.edu.au/2018PL 

1. Understanding Bias Matters. 2. Representation Matters. 3. Mentorship Matters. How To Increase Female Representation In The STEM Fieldhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/janicegassam/2018/10/16/how-to-increase-female-representation-in-the-stem-field/ …

Multiple Intelligences Theory: Widely Used, Yet Misunderstoodhttps://www.edutopia.org/article/multiple-intelligences-theory-widely-used-yet-misunderstood …

"At our school, silence is often referred to as contemplative reflection, or a time to think about the meaning of lessons in the classroom or experiences beyond the school walls." The Value of Silence in Schoolshttps://www.edutopia.org/article/value-silence-schools …

"This was a real way for me to tie.... in to area and perimeter. This was the best real world connection that I could show them because first we had to find the dimensions of the window." Teacher uses 5,982 notes to create spooky art, impart lessons.https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/education/article220020430.html …

Adults dumb down science lessons for girls: studyhttps://www.smh.com.au/education/adults-dumb-down-science-lessons-for-girls-study-20181010-p508qe.html …

Premier's push to have 100 per cent of students studying HSC mathshttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/premier-s-push-to-have-100-per-cent-of-students-studying-hsc-maths-20181014-p509ln.html …

"We teach math as disconnected facts and as a series of steps or procedures — do this, and this and this — without connecting procedures with concepts, and without thinking or problem-solving." Why so many U.S. students aren’t learning mathhttp://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/why-so-many-u-s-students-arent-learning-math …

"If we can increase participation in STEM by girls and women, we will strengthen Australia's research, scientific and business capability" Australia gets Women in STEM Ambassador in astrophysicist professorhttps://www.zdnet.com/article/australia-gets-women-in-stem-ambassador-in-astrophysicist-professor/ …

"important for all students to feel confident with maths and numbers by the time they leave school so they are set up for success in whatever career they choose" Eddie Woo backs new government strategy to inspire ‘love of maths’http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/5702035/eddie-woo-backs-new-government-strategy-to-inspire-love-of-maths …

"Machine learning tools are designed to detect patterns, and they often reflect back the same biases we already know exist in our culture." What Does a Fair Algorithm Actually Look Like?https://www.wired.com/story/what-does-a-fair-algorithm-look-like …

MATHS EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY OUTREACH FORUM 22 October 2018, Prince Alfred College, SA For teachers, mathematics coordinators, and anyone else with an interest in mathematics education and school–industry engagement — and it is totally free!http://aamt.edu.au/forumsa2018 

"The exhibition’s centrifugal point is a set of basic mathematical principles De Morgan employed, including symmetry, tessellations and geometric shapes." The dizzying mathematical designs of William De Morganhttps://www.apollo-magazine.com/the-dizzying-mathematical-designs-of-william-de-morgan/ …

"employers are aware of the more specialised skills set maths graduates develop – in particular problem solving and critical thinking skills" What Can I do with a Degree in Maths?https://careersportal.ie/careerplanning/story.php?ID=2501203266 …

Watch Boston Dynamics' Humanoid Robot Do Parkourhttps://www.wired.com/story/watch-boston-dynamics-humanoid-robot-do-parkour/ …

MATHS300: WORKING LIKE A MATHEMATICIAN 20 October 2018, Urrbrae Agricultural High School, SA #maths #professionaldevelopmenthttp://aamt.edu.au/M300PL 

"…instead of trying to revolutionize or innovate or transform a teacher’s practice, imagine approaching with a suggestion for how to improve student learning" A Better Way to Integrate Edtechhttps://www.edutopia.org/article/better-way-integrate-edtech …

5 ways technology can help students develop a strong moral compasshttps://www.eschoolnews.com/2018/10/10/5-ways-technology-can-help-students-develop-a-strong-moral-compass/ …

"The study cited the need for more visibility of female role models, more inclusion of female opinions in the classroom, and more engaging resources for young girls." Three Inspiring Role Models Embrace Modern Media To Close The STEM Gender Gaphttps://www.forbes.com/sites/amyblankson/2018/10/09/closing-the-stem-gap-with-modern-media-role-models …