Mathematics - Secondary

What is happening in Mathematics ....

Schools and colleges continue to focus on raising standards of mathematics across the secondary phase into 14 to 19. Teachers are using the new programmes of study as drivers for improving planning, teaching and learning. Pupils can expect an emphasis on the key concepts, skills and processes needed to function and communicate mathematically and to use and apply their mathematics in a range of contexts.

Our CPD provision reflects the need to:

• raise standards by maintaining our focus on teaching and learning
• develop the teaching and learning repertoire used in mathematics lessons to engage learners
• strengthen understanding of topics that are hard to learn and difficult to teach
• enhance subject leadership
• extend effective use of resources and ICT
• develop the role of teaching assistants.

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Follow the links on this page to view more detail about any of the courses or meetings listed.

Secondary Mathematics Network Meetings
Subject network meetings will include:

• an update on national, local and regional developments in the subject
• professional development in a topical subject-related issue
• sharing of effective practice with colleagues from other schools.

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Autumn Term 2008

Developing Mathematics
A four day programme to extend the repertoire of teaching and learning strategies in the secondary mathematics curriculum.

Refreshing Mathematics Intervention in Key Stage 3
A fresh look at Springboard, Booster and Mentoring programmes and a practical approach to intervention in secondary mathematics.

Investigations: Reasoning & Calculation
High quality teaching and learning is essential in this hard to learn, difficult to teach strand of mathematics. This course offers an opportunity to enrich your repertoire of techniques to engage pupils and ensure success.

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Spring Term 2009

Investigations: Reasoning with Shape & Space
How can we teach this dynamic strand of mathematics more effectively? This course goes beyond worksheets and texts to unlock engaging activities for learners.

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Summer Term 2009

Investigations: Reasoning with Number and Algebra
How can the universal language of mathematics appear to pupils to be so dull? Find ways of engaging learners through this strand of mathematics.