Developing Core Maths Pedagogy
Develop effective approaches for Core Maths teaching and an understanding of its purpose and value
Who can take part?
Teachers of Core Maths in post-16 settings are welcome, whether their main subject is maths or another subject, provided they are in at least their second year of teaching the Core Maths qualification. Where appropriate, participants will be expected to work with colleagues in their own department to share their learning.
What you need to know
This Work Group is for institutions where Core Maths is already established, and will involve teachers of Core Maths who are in at least their second year of teaching the qualification. These may be teachers in post-16 settings whose main subject is maths, or whose main subject is not maths.
Participants will be expected to work with colleagues in their own department. Schools/colleges must release participants to attend all Work Group sessions, and participants must attend all sessions, and complete activities between them.
What is involved?
These Work Groups give teachers opportunities, through collaboration and experimentation, to develop improved teaching approaches that support the open-ended problem-solving skills students need and to share these with departmental colleagues. Participants will design and trial classroom activities, sharing and reflecting on their experiences with others in the Work Group.
Participants will engage with the Maths Hubs Network and the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP), who are working in partnership to deliver this opportunity.
What will you learn?
- Your students will gain increased awareness of the use of maths and statistics in everyday life
- You will teach mathematical concepts and processes effectively through contextualised problem-solving
- You will identify and make effective use of existing Core Maths resources
- You will support your school/college in developing clear ways of communicating and promoting its Core Maths offer
What is the cost?
The Work Groups, run by the Maths Hubs Programme, in partnership with the AMSP, are free to participating schools and colleges.
What should you do next?
Visit the AMSP website to learn more about the project and get involved.
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