Mathematics and Maths Teacher Training Courses

MathsTraining Courses

Second in the Maths Department: Maximising your Potential

Ideas to stretch and challenge you in your role

This course looks at ways of developing the role of the second in maths in order to stretch and challenge you. In addition to reviewing the skills required to fulfil the role effectively, you will consider areas within your department in which you could take leadership and use your initiative in order to stretch you within your current role.

Course Content

Working with the head of department: creating a shared vision• Identifying key priorities for development• Providing direction, vision and support for staff• Promoting effective teaching and learning• Effective organisation and administration of the department• Inducting and mentoring new staff• Ways to stretch and challenge yourself•

Course Dates and Locations

Course Ref: 7867PFLPrice: £299+VAT

Excellent course. One of the best I’ve been on. Excellent trainer.

Jon Agar - Bishop Hedley High School

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Exciting Games Based Learning in KS3 Maths

How the latest games based learning techniques can engage students like never before

Games based learning is a great way to engage students and if utilised appropriately can be a very effective means of teaching mathematical concepts in a manner that students find both accessible and fun. You will learn about a wide range of readymade interactive learning activities as well as how to create some of your own.

Course Content

Overview of games based learning in KS3 Maths• Teaching difficult mathematical concepts using interactive • learning activitiesReadymade activities, what’s out there and how to spot what • will work in your classroomHow to create your own self-marking quizzes and interactive • learning gamesUsing automated reporting tools to monitor student progress• Adapting your existing schemes of work to include more games • based learning



Practical ideas that will be easy to take back into the classroom.

Ruth Bennett - Barry Comprehensive School


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Making Good Maths Lessons Outstanding

Ideas and inspiration to help you build on your existing skills

Maths teachers at Key Stage 3 and 4 looking for new ideas for creating an engaging and motivational learning environment will benefit from this course. Examples of good practice will be shared and delegates will discuss ways of building on their existing success in the classroom using practical strategies that can be immediately applied.

Course Content

Creating a positive learning environment• Planning outstanding lessons and utilising resources• Using self and peer assessment to maximise learning • opportunitiesTarget setting, tracking and celebrating achievement• Motivating and engaging students for the duration of the lesson• Enhancing engagement and achievement using different • teaching styles



Well delivered course. Met all objectives, increased my knowledge.

Victoria Mayor - Rose Bridge High School


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The First Year in the Maths Department

Get your career off to a flying start in the Maths department

A practical overview of many topics will be given in this course which will equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need to make a success of your first year in the maths department. This course is suitable for both NQTs and those new to maths, and will give an overview of lesson planning, differentiation, behaviour management and time management in the context of your new role. You will also have the opportunity to explore indepth any particular issues you have experienced so far.

Course Content

The typical maths department – an overview• Lesson planning and creating schemes of work• Differentiation in the maths classroom• Time management and prioritising your workload• Behaviour management in the maths classroom• Your specific areas of difficulty• An action plan for your return to school•



The course was very helpful. Will return to school a better teacher.

Spencer Madamedon - The Grays School Media Arts College


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Key Stage 3 Maths for Non-specialists

Feel comfortable and confident delivering highlyengaging Maths lessons

In order to maximise your effectiveness as a non-specialist delivering the Key Stage 3 maths curriculum, this course will give an overview of the National Curriculum for maths at Key Stage 3 with particular attention being paid to common problem areas. In addition to ensuring your understanding of key mathematical concepts, the use of learning styles, thinking skills and motivational techniques will be considered in the context of creating successful schemes of work and lesson plans.

Course Content

National Curriculum for maths Key Stage 3• Key concepts and common pitfalls• Using learning styles and thinking skills• Creating successful schemes of work and lesson plans• Action plan for your return to school•



Very helpful with lots of ideas, resources and different points of view.

Carlos Gil Alcantara - International School of London


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Maximising Progress in Maths with Assessment for Learning

How powerful formative assessment techniques can revolutionise learning in the Maths classroom

Formative assessment can lead to dramatic improvements in learning and attainment across the whole curriculum and at all key stages. This course examines practical approaches to using assessment for learning in maths to ensure that progress is maximised, while maintaining the enjoyment of learning. It is suitable for both subject leaders and classroom teachers.

Course Content

What is Assessment for Learning (AfL)?• The positive impact of AfL in the maths department• Making learning outcomes clear and accessible• Target setting, assessment evidence and record-keeping• The role of peer and self-assessment in maths•



Great course, hugely useful. Practical and easily implementable advice. I

would highly recommend this course.

John Gale - Wellington College


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Leading and Managing the Maths Department

Skills and strategies to maximise your effectiveness

Strategies for maximising your effectiveness and impact in your role as head of the maths department are explored during this practical day. New or aspiring heads of maths will benefit from this course, as will those with more experience looking for a refresher or new ideas.

Course Content

Promoting high standards of teaching and learning• Creating a climate for learning and an ethos of success• Curriculum planning and developing schemes of work• Effective target setting, monitoring and evaluation• Leading the team and sharing good practice• Performance management and staff development•



Very helpful forum that gave me lots of information and ideas to take away.

John Ratcliffe - St Julian’s Comprehensive School


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Preventative Approaches to Disruption in Maths

Positive behaviour management techniques to make sure poor behaviour doesn’t obstruct learning

Dealing with disruptive students is of concern to all teachers. This course will focus on preventative approaches, theories and classroom strategies. Case studies will be used to suggest ways of working with difficult students of all ages and attainment levels.

Course Content

What is the nature of behaviour difficulties faced in the Maths • classroomPositive behaviour management strategies to minimise the risk of • disruption even occurringThe crucial importance of the firm, fair and frequent application • of the behaviour policyHow to deal with incidents when they do arise•



Excellent course really well delivered, thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you.

Susan Sims - Branksome Science College


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Teaching Entry Level Maths

Learn the essentials of teaching this course and set students on the road to achievement

Entry level maths is designed to meet the needs of learners for whom GCSE is not a realistic goal. This course provides an overview of the requirements of the entry level route and practical strategies for enabling learners to achieve their potential in mathematics. Both those new to teaching entry level and those looking to gain new ideas and share best practice will benefit from this course.

Course Content

Overview of entry level maths specification• Requirements for reaching levels 1, 2 and 3 explained and • exploredEnsuring learning is accessible and numeracy skills are not • compromised by reading abilityDynamic, challenging and exciting schemes of work• Entry level as a step towards GCSE• Planning and carrying out suitable coursework• Link to functional skills in mathematics•



It was well planned out and provided a lot of information, which was very useful.

Mand Gurpinder - Northolt High School


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SEN in the Maths Classroom

How to support SEN children in the Maths classroom and enable everyone to achieve

This course will offer maths teachers an introduction to SEN and practical aspects of this, together with an overview of the learning needs of SEN students, and others in the lower ability and special needs maths groups. There will be opportunities to consider practical strategies for teaching and learning, including: examples of SEN, differentiation, assessment and monitoring, and use of specialist maths and SEN teaching assistants.

Course Content

SEN overview, including: identification, documentation, and the • range of student needsDepartment and class organisation, such as: SEN and lower • ability groups, and working with supportTeaching and learning, with a focus on: SEN information and • practical strategiesAspects of the maths curriculum, including: differentiation, • accreditation, and monitoring and assessment



Very interesting and really helpful. Some good ideas.

Leanne Arthur - Snaith School


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Maximising the Role of the Maths Teaching Assistant

How to develop you skills to become an indispensable part of the Maths department

Teaching assistants play a very important role in the maths department enabling all students to access the curriculum; maths lessons to run efficiently and a wide variety of learning activities to be used to enhance understanding. Teaching assistants who regularly support the teaching of maths will find this course helpful in enabling them to fulfil their role successfully and effectively.

Course Content

Understanding the role of the teaching assistant in maths• Working with individual pupils and small groups• Strategies for maximising effectiveness• Ideas for teaching including times tables• Supporting pupils with additional needs including SEN and G&T• Leading learning through fun maths activities•



Very informative and lots of good practice and ideas to take back to

school.

Karen Hodgson - Swan Valley Community School


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Teaching Mathematically Able Students at Key Stage 3

Give gifted young mathematicians the challenge to keep them motivated

This course will enable participants to reflect on how they cater for the needs of the most able students they teach. The span of the course covers practical strategies and suggestions for a range of extension activities.

Course Content

Adapting mathematical activities for the most able• Encouraging abstract mathematical thinking• Using the Key Stage 3 framework as a rich source of ideas for • mathematical activitiesConsidering how to use the three-part lesson to enrich and • extend the learning of mathematically-able students



Very enjoyable day, nice to share good practice with other teachers

Kelly Wass - Christ The King Comp’ve RC School


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Maths GCSE: High Impact Teaching Ideas

Use creative techniques to increase the effectiveness of your lessons and engage your students

When students are fully engaged and inspired by your lessons, they are more likely to achieve to the best of their ability and enjoy their maths learning experience. This course explores strategies for adapting your existing lessons to create added impact as well as exploring plenty of tried and tested ideas for teaching exciting, meaningful and engaging lessons to your maths GCSE students.

Course Content

Knowing your audience: what excites and motivates at KS4?• How to inject creativity into even the most theoretical topics• 10 lesson plans that excite and why they work• Extension activities to motivate the more and less able• Using peer assessment and feedback to drive achievement• Personalising the course for individual students•



A very enjoyable event. Very useful material which I will share with the

school.

Gareth Parry


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Effective Teaching of A level Maths

Build on your current knowledge so you can successfully deliver the A level syllabus

This course aims to equip Maths teachers to be effective and inspiring teachers of A level Maths, starting with the AS core. It aims to deepen teachers’ understanding of fundamental topics and concepts and to explore the characteristics that are essential to be a good A level teacher. It will be an invaluable day for any Maths teacher who has not taught A level (but would like to) or who is teaching A level for the first time.

Course Content

Essential characteristics for a good A level teacher• Discerning and building on prior knowledge• Getting to grips with algebra• Coordinate geometry and circles• Demystifying calculus• Success with trigonometry• Teaching understanding not just facts and methods•



The course was well constructed and informative. I enjoyed it immensely.

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Harprit Aujla


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Teaching the New Secondary Curriculum in Maths with Confidence and Creativity

How Maths teaching and assessment will change under the new programmes of study

Much ink has been spilled on the changes to National Curriculum teaching and assessment. This practical course will cut through the hype and completely prepare you for what these changes actually mean in terms of secondary Maths teaching.

Course Content

The key differences and new expectations in the revised Maths • curriculumDeveloping an exciting and engaging Maths curriculum with the • Programmes of Study and ‘core knowledge’ at its heartUsing proven techniques to adapt existing lesson plans and • schemes of work to meet the new curriculum requirementsHow to provide effective progression between key stages - skills • to cope with GCSE requirementsAssessing accurately and monitoring progress effectively•




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Maximising Progress by Differentiating in Maths

How to use differentiation in Maths to meet the needs of every learner

Effective differentiation is key to enabling every student to reach their potential in the maths classroom. This course explores practical approaches to creating differentiated schemes of work and lesson plans, enabling you to engage, motivate and stretch every member of the class.

Course Content

Differentiation as a tool to maximise enjoyment and • achievementAssessing the needs of students of different abilities• Resources and strategies for planning differentiated schemes of • work in mathsProviding an engaging and supportive learning environment• Action plan: how to apply today’s course back at school•



Very interesting and thought provoking. I will certainly take these ideas back to

school!

Alexis Greeves - St Mary’s CE Primary School


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