Twilight Talks: A Different Perspective on Maths
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- 19 May 2025 (16:00 - 17:00)
We all think we know what maths is but this this twilight talk will enable us to explore maths through a series of different lenses. A lens that doesn’t see right or wrong, a lens that focuses on motivation, a lens that delivers equity not just inclusion. We will seek to answer the question, what does “prepared for adulthood” look like in maths terms?
Karen McGuigan is an education consultant with a goal to improve the image and attainment levels in maths for everyone. She studied maths at a degree level as part of her Masters in Chemical Engineering at Imperial College and brings a wealth of real life experience to her work.
Inspired by her middle son Lance, who has Down syndrome, she has developed the Maths For Life programme. It is a differentiated approach to teaching maths that is designed for students with additional learning needs, for whom the standard maths national curriculum structure and timescale is unattainable. It is currently being used both in schools and homes across the globe with students ranging from aged 2 to 60.
You can read more about our Twilight Talks sessions on our dedicated page.
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Suitable for: A parent/carer, Administration Staff, Assistant Head Teacher, Consultant, Deputy Head Teacher, Early Years Practitioner, Inclusion Manager/Leader, Newly Qualified Teacher, SENCO, Senior Leader, Student, Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Young person, Other
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Karen McGuigan
Karen McGuigan is an education consultant with a goal to improve the image and attainment levels in maths for everyone. She studied maths at a degree level as part of her Masters in Chemical Engineering at Imperial College and brings a wealth of real life experience to her work.
Inspired by her middle son Lance, who has Down syndrome, she has developed the Maths For Life programme. It is a differentiated approach to teaching maths that is designed for students with additional learning needs, for whom the standard maths national curriculum structure and timescale is unattainable. It is currently being used both in schools and homes across the globe with students ranging from aged 2 to 60.
