Who can take part?
These Work Groups are for A level Maths institutions and involve established teachers who are looking to deepen their pedagogical understanding around a locally selected theme. Participants must be teaching a current A level Maths group. Participants who will find this Work Group particularly useful include those who may have already completed other A level subject knowledge and pedagogy CPD. It is NOT a subject knowledge enhancement project. It is focused on A level teachers working collaboratively to improve their practice.
What is involved?
Participants’ institutions must commit to:
• releasing them to attend all Work Group sessions.
• allowing them to develop their practice in their classroom and share this with department colleagues.
Participants must commit to:
• attending all Work Group sessions and engaging with and completing activities between Work Group sessions.
What are the intended outcomes?
Click on the options below to take a look at the intended outcomes for each of the following areas:
Students will:
• have a deeper conceptual understanding of the A level Maths content.
• recognise links between topics that can improve the efficiency of their learning.
• understand the content through the lens of the ‘overarching themes’ of A level Maths (Proof, Problem Solving and Modelling).
• think, reason and discuss their maths, leading to deeper understanding and enjoyment.
Participants will work with their school/subject leaders to:
• further embed the ‘overarching themes’ of A level Maths into their curriculum.
• ensure their department has a better understanding of the Five Big Ideas of the NCETM teaching for mastery pedagogy, and how they can be used in the classroom.
• provide professional development within their department around subject content pedagogy for A level Maths.
Participants will:
• plan sequences of lessons which meet the requirements of the A level, including addressing the ‘overarching themes’ of A level Maths and use of technology.
• apply pedagogical approaches related to the theme of their Work Group in their A level teaching in a way that will also support colleagues in their own school/ college.
Participants will:
• understand the purpose of the ‘overarching themes’ of A level Maths, including use of technology, and their impact on teaching and learning in A level Maths.
• have a deeper understanding of content pedagogic knowledge for A level Maths.
• have an understanding of how the NCETM’s teaching for mastery pedagogy relates to A level Maths pedagogy.
What is the cost?
This project is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools/colleges.
What is the time commitment?
This programme includes a minimum of 3 days worth of sessions or equivalent.
How do I sign up?
Click Register to secure your place.
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