Why am I so excited? Tony Shepherd AST

1. Why am I so excited?Tony ShepherdAST

2. Mathematics AST’s Networks An NCETM network Network weaving Influential Mathematics Teachers is here

3. Celia Tim Activity 1: In threes Form a Venn diagram of personal characteristics Don’t use … “AST” or “Mathematics” Rozeena

4. Mathematics AST’s AST’s are: “… skilled teachers who set themselves high standards and expect high standards from others” “… regarded as key figures in school development and improvement.” “ … particularly good at encouraging other teachers to do well” Ofsted,2003

5. “ A network in general is an interconnected group or system, or a fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals” Wikipedia Networks Activity 2: As a table Complete your jigsaw Identify the network focus

6. London Underground

7. New Testament

8. Molecular Interaction The network enables the prioritization of experiments targeted towards elucidating the molecular function of the disease proteins. The current focus is autoinflammatory and neurodegenerative disorders and viral infections such as Crohn's and Parkinson's diseases.

9. Sexual Relations

10. Bridges of Koningsberg

11. An NCETM network Yorkshire & Humber IMT: • “It is enabling and supportive” • …AST α • “The network reaffirms me as a teacher” …AST β • “ … the network was considered to be working well … and is making a difference to those that attend” • … John Smith, Evaluator Over 50 members Face to face termly Online community

12. Network weaving My Mathematical Family Activity 3: Individually Sketch yours Close a triangle

13. Regional Networks Spring 2009 Face-to-face events in NE, NW, YH, WM, EM, E, L, SE, SW supported by online communities Why am I so excited? IMT ingredients expert input shared practice relevant updates

14. nullius in verba