The Bsc (Hons) Mathematics with pathway in Statistics course cordially invites you to a seminar titled:
Abstract
The aim of this presentation is to show a new tool for the identification of mathematically gifted students. This identification tool is a result of a three year research project which aimed at the identification and nurturing of mathematically gifted students. During the presentation the theoretical background, the tool itself and the procedure followed for the identification of mathematically gifted students will be presented. The results yielded by the implementation of the identification tool to 360 elementary school students will also be discussed. Finally, a broad overview of some of the material developed for nurturing mathematically gifted students will be presented.
"Identifying and Nurturing Mathematically Gifted Students"
with a guest talk from Dr Demetra Pitta-Pantazi (University of Cyprus) on Wednesday 11th March 2015, 16:00-17:00 in Room CY114.Abstract
The aim of this presentation is to show a new tool for the identification of mathematically gifted students. This identification tool is a result of a three year research project which aimed at the identification and nurturing of mathematically gifted students. During the presentation the theoretical background, the tool itself and the procedure followed for the identification of mathematically gifted students will be presented. The results yielded by the implementation of the identification tool to 360 elementary school students will also be discussed. Finally, a broad overview of some of the material developed for nurturing mathematically gifted students will be presented.
Biography
Dr. Pitta is an Associated Professor in the Department of Education at the University of Cyprus. Her undergraduate studies include a Bachelor's Degree in Primary School Teaching (Pedagogical Academy of Cyprus and University of Athens, 1993) and a Master and Ph.D. in Mathematical Education (University of Warwick, M.Sc. 1994 and Ph.D. 1998). She has taught at the University of Warwick (1995-1997) and at the Pedagogical Institute of Cyprus (1999-2001).
Her research interests include: Understanding the structure of mathematical thinking, cognitive development of mathematical concepts, use of new technologies in teaching and learning of mathematics, mathematical creativity, recognition and gifted students in mathematics education, cognitive style and math skills, educational training for teaching mathematics.
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