Secondary Mathematics TSST Course

Course Objective

To enhance the mathematical subject knowledge of non specialist maths teachers at KS2, based on the new curriculum.

Running Themes

• Conceptual Understanding (CPA - Concrete, Pictoral and Abstract)
• Connections between topics
• Fluency, Reasoning and Problem solving
• Misconceptions in maths
• The new curriculum

 

Session Topics

1. Effective Mathematics teaching
2. Conceptual understanding and CPA approach
3. Numbers and the number system
4. Calculation strategies - the 4 operations
5. Problem solving
6. Proportionality
7. Probability
8. Transformations
9. Geometrical reasoning
10. Algebra and linear equations
11. Quadratics expressions and equations
12. Measures
13. Pythagoras and trigonometry

 

Course Timetable

Session Name	Delivered by	Wymondham	Farlingaye	Sir Isaac Newton
Effective Mathematics  Five big ideas that support effective maths teaching in the new curriculum.	Alison Borthwick/Rose Keating	Saturday 3 November 09:15 - 11:30	Wednesday 31 October 17:00 - 19:15	Thursday 1 November 17:00 - 19:15
Conceptual Understanding To understand the principles and practicalities behind conceptual Mathematics in the classroom	Alison Borthwick/Rose Keating	Wednesday 28 November 17:00 - 19:15	Tuesday 27 November 17:00 - 19:15	Thursday 29 November 17:00 - 19:15
The Number System Understand place value and the properties of numbers	Kay Lowdon/Sophie Kardi/Tom Marjoram	Saturday 19 January 09:15 - 11:30	Thursday 17 January 17:00 - 19:15	Tuesday 15 January  17:00 - 19:15
Calculation Strategies Effective addition, subtraction, multiplication and division strategies	Charlie Dawson	Wednesday 6 February 17:00 - 19:15	Thursday 7 February 17:00 - 19:15	Tuesday 12 February 17:00 - 19:15
Problem Solving Strategies to enable students to construct and solve mathematical problems	Nicola Coe	Saturday 9 March 09:15 - 11:30	Thursday 7 March 17:00 - 19:15	Tuesday 5 March 17:00 - 19:15
Proportionality Understanding fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportionaility	Katy Doidge	Residential Friday 5 April - Saturday 6th April at Wymondham College   For more information email: machinro.staff@wymondhamcollege.org
Probability Effective strategies to teach probability for conceptual understanding	Sophie Kardi
Transformations Understanding how geometrical shapes and functions may be transformed	Andrew Gemmell
Geometrical reasoning Geometrical problem solving in the new curriculum	Craig Stuart
Algebra and linear equations Introducing algebra and working with the unknown in a linear context	Charlie Dawson
Quadratics Further algebra and working with the unknown in a quadratic context	Charlie Dawson
Measures Understanding perimeter,  area and volume and their interconnections	Jess Palmer	Saturday 18 May 09:15 - 11:30	Thursday 23 May 17:00 - 19:15	Tuesday 21 May 17:00 - 19:15
Pythagoras and Triganometry Effective strategies to introduce these 9-1 foundation tier topics	Rebecca Spearpoint	Wednesday 12 June 17:00 - 19:15	Thursday 13 June 17:00 - 17:15	Tuesday 4 June 17:00 - 19:15

 

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The Accreditation Folder

At the beginning of the course each participant will be issued with a folder and it will be their responsibility to complete all sections of the folder over the duration of the course.

• Reflective Diary - Observations and evaluation from lessons, conversations with pupils other teachers, observations, department meetings, other CPD, reporting or exam marking. The reflective diary should be reviewed at some point during the course to reflect on pedagogical progress.
• Take-away tasks - Little mathematical tasks based on misconceptions will be given at the end of the session to try out in class with direction of the questions to answer yourself.
• Observation Feedback - Keep copies of any formal and informal observations you have recieved or given.
• Mentor/Department Meetings - Include minutes from meetings with your mentor and/or department.
• Student Voice - At the beginning and the end of the course take feedback from your students on the content and style of your delivery of mathematics.
• Pen Pic - At the end of the course write a short A4 sized pen pic explaning your personal mathematics and teaching journey throughout the course.
• GCSE Exam Paper - Evaluate subject knowledge at start and end of the course.

Those that complete at least 70% attendance and can evidence within their folder the 7 key criteria and tasks above will recieve their accreditation certificate.

All materials used by the trainers throughout the course will be available online to all participants.

For the residential weekender a more detailed schedule will be issued nearer the time.

 

Registration Form

To register for the course please download the below form and send back as requested on the form.

Secondary Mathematics TSST Registration form

 

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