The first workshop for teachers organised by the newly-formed Primary Teachers' Maths Association will be held in the Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9, at 8 p.m. on January 31st. The theme of the workshop will be Making Mathematics Meaningful with Manipulative Materials. Participants will be offered the opportunity to explore how materials such as Dienes blocks, fraction strips and attribute blocks and bears can enrich children's learning of mathematics. The activities will be geared towards all primary school age groups. All teachers are welcome and admission is £2. For more details phone (01) 805 7722 or e-mail pstaff@iol.ie