Post-16
SKTM Core Maths Teachers
Support for teachers new to teaching this qualification
What is involved?
This programme supports teachers in developing specialist knowledge for teaching Core Maths and increases their confidence in teaching the course. The programme forms part of the overall Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP) and Maths Hubs Core Maths professional development offer.
Principal focus is on Core Maths subject knowledge and pedagogy, and the programme will be based on six key themes: using contextualised problem-solving; applying Fermi estimation and modelling; developing critical analysis; making sense of finance; using the pre-release materials; exploring statistics.
What will you learn?
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Your students will have raised awareness of the use of maths and statistics in everyday life
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You will plan lessons/sequences of lessons to promote student understanding, confidence, and progress
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You will understand the philosophy of Core Maths, with its approach to maths through contextualised problem-solving
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You will understand how online learning and technology can be used to support Core Maths teaching
Who can take part?
This programme is for teachers who are in their first two years of teaching Core Maths and are teaching a Core Maths class during the academic year 2024/25.
The Maths Hub has a London-wide offer for SKTM New To Teaching Core Maths, which consists of two face to face options in the London region. Their content is identical, as they are planned nationally.
Option 1: East London
3 full days
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Monday 18th November 2024 (10am to 3.45pm)
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Friday 24th January 2025 (10am to 3.454pm)
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Thursday 20th March 2025 (10am to 3.45pm)
Venue: Elmhurst Primary School, Upton Park Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8JY
Option 2: West London
3 full days
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Monday 11th November 2024 (10am to 3.45pm)
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Monday 20th January 2025 (10am to 3.45pm)
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Monday 10th March 2025 (10am to 3.45pm)
Venue: The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls, Queen's Dr, London W3 0HW
You will have a chance to indicate your preference in the application form.
Application form: https://forms.gle/LNaNW5YB4hcmr8nu8
For more information about the offer please visit the NCETM website: https://www.ncetm.org.uk/maths-hubs-projects/specialist-knowledge-for-teaching-mathematics-core-maths-teachers/