Let Teachers SHINE: Dynamic Representations Wins Grant to Enhance Maths Education

Jayne Webster and Caroline Peters, two dedicated teachers, have been awarded £10,089 from Let Teachers SHINE to develop their innovative digital platform, Dynamic Representations. This platform aims to make maths more engaging and accessible for students by using interactive digital versions of familiar classroom tools, known as manipulatives. The goal is to help students visualize and understand maths concepts, particularly algebra, by providing the "images that go with abstract concepts" that are often absent in traditional teaching methods.

Key Takeaways:

• Dynamic Representations uses digital "maths manipulatives" to help students visualize and understand maths concepts, making topics such as algebra easier to grasp.
• The platform aims to reduce maths anxiety and stress in students by using imagery that is familiar to them from primary school.
• Jayne and Caroline's project includes training for teachers to help them effectively use manipulatives and navigate the learning process.
• The online resource will include lesson plans, tutorials, and interactive activities to support teachers and students in maths education.
• The project's success will be measured by its impact in the classroom and evaluated through teacher and pupil feedback.

Statistics:

• £10,089 grant awarded to Jayne and Caroline from Let Teachers SHINE.
• £175,000 total amount awarded to the nine winners of the Let Teachers SHINE competition this year.
• 2012: The year the Let Teachers SHINE competition was first launched by the North of England education charity SHINE.
• Millions of pupils nationwide have benefited from the impactful initiatives supported by SHINE since the competition's inception.

Sources:

• "Teacher wins £10,000 to develop maths app." (exact title not provided)
• Let Teachers SHINE
• North of England education charity SHINE
• Times Tables Rock Stars
• Hegarty Maths
• Vocabulous
• Boromi