Mathematics and Statistics Help

Ms Chetna Patel13 October 2008

Overview

• Mission Statement

• History

• Management

• Mathematics and Statistics Help Service

Mission Statement

To develop a judgement free learning environment where trained staff can help students develop as independent learners and in particular learn mathematics and statistics required to perform to a high

standard on their main programme of study

History

• Faculty of Engineering project • Similar concerns in other Faculties• Pilot April-May 07

– Institutional grant plus SIGMA – LeTS and Departmental reps

• Up-scaled Sept-Dec 07– Anthony Rossiter appointed DLTD– full-time manager appointed (Feb 08)– Funding secured via Access Agreement (transition support &

ongoing skills development)

Management• Learning & Teaching Services

– Operational management and delivery

• Steering group (Faculty representatives)– Propose objectives & functional analysis/allocation

• Reporting to Learning and Teaching Committee• Staff relationships

– Engagement and inspiration– Training and development

• Project Management

Mathematics and Statistics Help Service

• Learning and Teaching Approaches

• Diagnostic Testing

• Transferable Skills

• Self-study Resources

Learning and Teaching• Alignment of entry to exit requirements

– One-to-one– Small groups

• Structured Lesson Plans– Workshops

• Student Engagement/Responsibility– Differentiation via online and paper based material – Directed and self-directed study – Use of practical exercises – Use of appropriate ICT

Diagnostic Testing

Online Access to Resources

Evaluation and Research• Reflection and Development

– Review MASH objectives

– Develop/Improve objectives as appropriate • Evaluation and Monitoring

– Feedback from staff and students – Data collection– Qualitative and Quantitative analysis

What students say!

Here are some comments we have received from the students on our services:

• “I will pass my degree because of this service, thanks”

• “ you've managed to clear up something in less than an hour which has been bothering me for weeks”

• “… getting something explained differently”

Dissemination

• Internal communications– Reporting on staff activities, finance, usage, retention

figures, evaluation etc.

– Meetings

• External dissemination – web pages, conferences

– National and International links

– Sharing of expertise with other MSS centres

Drop-in support times

Any Questions?