Core Maths Pedagogy Work Group
What is involved?
This is for experienced teachers of Core Maths seeking to refine and improve their pedagogy by working with other Core Maths teachers from across the region.
Venue and dates
Manchester University and online
Day 1 – 14th November 13:00 – 15:30 (University)
Day 2 – 13th December 16:30 – 18:00 (Online)
Day 3 – 30th January 13:00 – 15:30 (University)
Day 4 – 5th March 16:30 – 18:00 (Online)
Day 5 – 25th April 13:00 – 15:30 (University)
Day 6 – 1st July 16:30 – 18:00 (Online)
What is the cost?
This Work Group is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme and the AMSP so is free to participating schools/colleges.
New to Teaching Core Maths
Who can take part?
This programme is for teachers who are in the first two years of teaching Core Maths and are teaching a Core Maths class during the academic year 2023/24.
What is involved?
This is for teachers of Core Maths in their first or second year of teaching the qualification seeking to deepen their understanding of the content and gain ideas for teaching the course.
Venue and dates
Online
Day 1 – 22nd November 13:00 – 16:00
Day 2 – 25th January 13:00 – 16.00
Day 3 – 7th February 13:00 – 16:00
Day 4 – 13th March 13:00 – 16:00
Day 5 – 22nd April 09:00 – 12:00
Day 6 – 28th June 09:00 – 12:00
What is the cost?
This Work Group is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme and the AMSP so is free to participating schools/colleges.
Practical Pedagogy - An A-Level Pedagogy Work Group
Who can take part?
Participants should be existing leaders of A level teaching or experienced teachers of A level Mathematics who wish to lead the development of pedagogy with other colleagues in their own or other schools.
This project would be particularly useful to those who may have already completed other (AMSP) A level courses such as Teaching A level Mathematics (TAM) or Preparing to Teach A level Mathematics.
What is involved?
Despite our best efforts, students often struggle to apply their knowledge from lessons on longer, unstructured problems in exam situations.
In this Work Group, we will look at strategies and structures to support students to think more deeply so they can retain and apply their knowledge effectively.
Venue and dates
Parrs Wood High School (days 3 & 4 online)
Day 1 – 29th November 09:30 – 15:15
Day 2 – 25th January 09.30 – 12.00
Day 3 – 11th March 15:30 – 17:00 (online)
Day 4 – 7th May 15:30 – 17:00 (online)
Day 5 – 27th June 09:30 – 15:15
What is the cost?
This Work Group is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme and the AMSP so is free to participating schools/colleges.
Transition to A-Level Maths Work Group
What is involved?
Students who achieve well at GCSE maths often struggle with the transition to A-Level. Algebra skills, the study demands and the challenge of content are all concerns. This cross-phase Work Group is for teachers at secondary and Post 16 seeking to support students’ transition.
In it we will consider the learning journey of a topic from KS4 to KS5 from the perspective of pupils and the impact on our teaching.
Venue and dates
Connell Sixth Form College & local groups
Day 1 – 5th December 09:30 – 15:15
Day 2 – Local group lesson study and observations
Day 3 – 20th March 09:30 – 15:15
What is the cost?
This Work Group is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme and the AMSP so is free to participating schools/colleges.