WYMONDHAM COLLEGE
SUPPORT US - TEACHER SUBJECT SPECIALISM TRAINING
- SECONDARY MATHEMATICS
Find out more about the Secondary Mathematics course from the information below:
COURSE OBJECTIVE
To enhance the mathematical subject knowledge of non specialist maths teachers at KS2, based on the new curriculum.
Running Themes
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Conceptual Understanding (CPA - Concrete, Pictorial and Abstract)
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Connections between topics
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Fluency, Reasoning and Problem solving
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Misconceptions in maths
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The new curriculum
Session Topics
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Effective Mathematics Teaching
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Conceptual understanding and CPA approach
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Numbers and the number system
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Calculation strategies - The 4 operations
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Linear expressions and equations
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Proportionality
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Geometrical reasoning
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Transformations
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Statistics
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Probability
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Quadratic expressions and equations
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Measures
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Pythagoras and trigonometry
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Problem solving
COURSE TIMETABLE
THE ACCREDIATION 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 over teachers, observations, dept meetings, other CPD, reporting or exam marking. The reflective diary should be reviewed at some point during the course. Little mathematical tasks will be given at the end of the session to try out in class with direction of the questions you answer yourself.
Observation Feedback - Keep copies of any formal and informal observations you have received or given.
Mentor/ Department Meetings - Includes minutes with your mentor and/or department.
Classroom Based Action Research - Focusing on an issue that interests you and conduct a piece of classroom based research. This might involve collecting a small amount of data or interviewing pupils/colleagues and then evaluating it together with supporting references to some existing academic research. This piece of research can be presented as a Powerpoint or written assignment (max 2000 words).
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 maths.
Pen Pic - At the end of the course write a short A4 sized pen pic explaining your personal maths and teaching journey throughout the course.
NCETM Evaluation - Evaluate learning at the end of the course.
the course will be externally moderated by the Department of Education and the Farlingaye and Kesgrave Teaching School Alliance.
For the residential weekender a more detailed schedule will be issued nearer the time.