The Saudi Scientific Association for teachers (GSM), in collaboration with the First International Mathematics Conference, organized five training workshops, targeting 220 teachers, supervisors, graduate students and faculty members in the region.

The workshops included training sessions related to the development of critical thinking, teaching methods, the preparation of digital content, the use of calculators and the integrated curve in the teaching of mathematics, computer, science, and engineering.

Dr. Yaqeen Al-Qarni, Professor of Curriculum and Mathematics Teaching Methods at King Abdulaziz University, presented a workshop on the teaching of mathematics and the development of creative thinking in which he discussed thinking, its essence, levels and the definition of creative thinking in mathematics. He also explained the term of the creative innovations and the components of creative thinking.

The workshop also addressed brainstorming, writing, the six hats method, problem-solving, inverted thinking, asking questions in multiple directions, multiple intelligences, mental maps, and the specifications of a creative teaching environment, as well as the physical and social environment. To conclude, Dr. Al-Qarni pointed out the obstacles that may be faced and how to overcome them.

In the female section, Amal Al-Raiqi, Fayza Al-Zahrani, Amal Haddadi, Mariam Al-Saidi and Ahala Alameer held workshops on a variety of topics including digital content and technical software use. Fawzia Al-Maghamsi delivered a workshop that targeted supervisors and teachers entitled "Employing Calculators in the Teaching of Mathematics” where she discussed the use of calculators in advanced teaching to serve students and better develop their knowledge.

The second day of the International Mathematics Conference included a workshop by Dr. Mariam Khairi entitled "STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering Design, and Mathematics." Her presentation defined the concept of the STEM curve and the next generation of science standards. She also addressed the benefits of project-based learning and problem solving when designing a training module based on the STEM curve.

In his part, Chairman of the (GSM) Board, Dr. Abdullah Al-Kasi, said: "We are keen to attract experts in the field of teaching mathematics from King Abdulaziz University, the central region, Jeddah, Medina, and Jazan."

He noted that the Association is currently working to expand the provision of workshops and the development of teachers to include other education departments in the region according to a specific operational plan.

Al-Kasi expected that such workshops would lead to an improvement in the educational process of public education in order to benefit students in numerous educational stages; this will be conducted under the belief that the development of the teacher leads to the development of the student.