London South West Maths Hub

Developing Core Maths Pedagogy

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Developing Core Maths Pedagogy 

Develop improved teaching approaches for Core Maths

 
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 Core Maths students need to develop, 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.
 
The project involves a direct working partnership between the Maths Hubs Network and the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP).

 

What will you learn?
  • Your students will have raised 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 understand the philosophy of Core Maths
  • You will support your school/ college in developing clear ways of communicating and promoting its Core Maths offer
 
Who can take part?
Participants should be experienced teachers of Core Maths from schools and colleges in at least their second year of teaching Core Maths. Where appropriate, participants will be expected to work with colleagues in their own department.

Core Maths Pedagogy - Option 1

Theme: This year this group will focus on promoting recall with Core Maths students, differentiating for & engaging mixed ability groups.
 
This opportunity is for experienced teachers (2+ years) of Core Maths, in order to develop your pedagogy further and share teaching ideas with the support of other Core Maths teachers.
The time requirement is 3 days split into 4 half days and an online twilight. Participants should attend each session; you will need to have the permission of your line manager or someone who can support any cover needed to sign up for this offer.

Session dates and location:
1. Monday 18th November: 1.30pm to 5pm (face-to-face)
2. Wednesday 11th December: 1.30 – 5pm (face-to-face)
3. Tuesday 7th January (lesson study): 1.30 – 5pm (face-to-face)
4. Monday 10th March (prelim materials collaboration): 1.30 - 5pm (face-to-face) 
5. Wednesday 23rd April (online collaboration) - 4pm to 5pm via Zoom

 

All face to face sessions will be held at Parliament Hill School, NW5 1RL
 
Application form link: https://forms.gle/YJo8y3jvZ6atdC2q8

 


Core Maths Pedagogy - Option 2

 

There is also an online only version of the Core Maths Pedagogy, for those people can't attend the London Region blended offer.
 
To express an interest in this online offer, please use this link https://www.cambridgemathshub.co.uk/developingcoremathspedagogyworkgroups