What is the most cost effective way of finding a students’ area of difficulty in Maths and resolving it?

In a recent survey it was found that one particular approach to maths gave children a 54% increased improvement over expected results. A quite remarkable achievement.

Now of course when anyone makes such a claim the question is always, “how was it done?”

The answer in this case is through a straightforward on-line diagnostic approach followed by the use of online material geared around those test results.

The students each undertook a short diagnostic test and from that point on the on-line program took each student to their primary area of weakness, and started to work with the student to resolve it.

Naturally, such an approach can be undertaken manually, without any IT support, but allowing students to use the online approach does mean that, within minutes, any lack of understanding by any student in the class, on any point can be identified and remedial work undertaken.

The approach in question is Conquer Maths, and the best way to understand how it can work for your students is to try it for free. It will only take a few minutes for you to see exactly how the approach works.

To see a very quick demo of a diagnostic analysis, and then go into the whole system and experience the teaching and learning program for yourself go to http://conquermaths.com/try/

Alternatively if you would like to see a full demonstration then please go to http://conquermaths.com/school/
To see the whole range of maths topics covered by ConquerMaths please take a look at http://conquermaths.com/contents/

Finally, there is the issue of the cost. This is based on the number of students you are enrolling .We normally look for a minimum of 30 students for Primary Schools and 60 students for Secondary Schools and the price is £5 per student for a full years’ subscription.

For more information please call 0191 228 6027 or email info@conquermaths.com

Why do we have Fathers’ Day, and
what can we do about it?

It might be thought that Fathers’ Day is a recent addition to the older celebration of Mothers’ Day.

But in fact that this not the case; both Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day date from the early part of the 20^th century.

As far as anyone can tell, Father’s Day was first celebrated around 1910 in Arkansas in recognition of the sterling work undertaken by a bereaved father of six who dedicated himself to bringing up his children.

The idea quickly caught on with many churches using the opportunity to preach sermons in celebration of the work of fathers in promoting family life.

This is obviously a theme that can be integrated into arts and crafts lessons, bringing in a multiplicity of skills in exploring the theme of fathers and family life. Whatever art form is considered to promote the day, there will undoubtedly be opportunities for cutting, drawing, painting, sticking, folding, carving, moulding …

Of course it is possible to base arts and crafts lessons on all the various celebrations and events that occur at regular intervals throughout the year: Christmas in December, Valentine’s Day in February, Mother’s Day in March, Easter in April and Father’s Day in June.

At S & S Services we supply an extensive range of themed arts and crafts materials and products suitable for all the major celebrations and events.

Below is just a small selection of the arts and crafts materials from our product range that children can stick, cut, fold, draw and paint to create unique and personalised Father’s Day cards:

• A4 white card
• Transport Sponges
• People Sponges
• Multi-Cultural die-cut faces
• Multi-Cultural die-cut bodies
• Wiggle Eyes

You can view our full range of arts and crafts products on our website.

And you can order in any of the following ways:

• On our website at the web links above
• By email to info@ss-services.co.uk
• By phone on 01789 765323
• By fax to 01789 765469
• By post to S & S Services, Units 4-8 Tything Road, Arden Forest Industrial Estate, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6EP.

Delivery

We offer free delivery on orders over £35 and charge only £2.99 delivery for orders which come to less than this across the majority of the UK.

For those requesting delivery from Northern Ireland, the Isles of Scilly, the Scottish Highlands, Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man, delivery is £7 and for those living in the Channel Islands the delivery charge is £12.45 irrespective of the size of the order.

The History of Art spans tens of thousands of years; from the ancient cave drawings at Lascaux to contemporary cutting edge installation and performance works, with each piece and period having something to show us. Studying Art History requires students to explore theoretical criticism as well as visual analysis, looking at line, form, space, colour, and context to develop a thorough understanding of a work, artist, or movement.

The Art History Summer School offers an overview of the subject which seeks to explore and expand the traditional canon. Students will be introduced to a variety of approaches to Art History, including post-colonial, post-modern and feminist theories of art. This course will be taught by post-graduates from top universities and is structured in a way that gives a taste of undergraduate learning through a small group lecture and seminar format. The Summer School will offer a lively and interactive environment for students, allowing participants to express and develop their own thoughts and ideas together with tutors and like-minded peers.

For those keen on pursuing Art History at university, the course will give a broad introduction to some key areas of Art History which will enable students to speak more confidently about these periods, artists and themes and to discover more about areas which they might be interested in pursuing in more depth in the future. For those considering Art History in a more vocational light, there will also be material looking at the practical task of curatorship, as part of which we will be taking a trip to the National Gallery.

No prior knowledge is required to attend this course, all we would ask is that students have a strong interest in art and a willingness to engage actively with some fascinating and challenging material.

Feedback from previous students:

“This course is perfect for people who haven’t done any History of Art before! It helps you learn how to look at a piece of artwork differently and provides a vastly broad but also quite detailed introduction to the subject. It has been incredibly useful, as I am now positive that I want to study it at university!”

“History of Art with Debate Chamber was a great way for me to confirm that I wanted to study the subject at uni. Not only did I learn loads of new concepts but I got a taste of curating – something I would love to pursue as a future career. The course has made me excited about my academic future!”

“The Art History Summer School was really fantastic, covering a wide range of topics and yet covering each one in depth. The tutors were really friendly and had an infectious enthusiasm for their subject. Highlights included the trip to the National Gallery and the session on the visual uncanny. I would highly recommend this course to anyone with an interest in Art History.”

Practical Details:

The cost of the five-day course is £425 and it will be held at the University of London Union in Bloomsbury on the 3^rd-7^th August 2015. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

There will be a limited number of bursary spaces available for those who would otherwise have financial difficulty in attending – please see our website for details.

To book a place please visit http://www.debatechamber.com/summerschools/art-history-summer-school/ call us on 0845 519 4827, or email info@debatechamber.com Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.