Investigations: Reasoning with Number and Algebra

Details

Course Code: 91834C
Date: 6th July 2009
Venue: Shrewsbury Training & Development Centre
Time: 09:15 - 16:00

Target audience

Teachers of mathematics Year 5 to Year 9, HLTAs.

Course content

How can the universal language of mathematics appear to pupils to be so dull? Find ways of engaging learners through this strand of mathematics.

Intended outcomes

Participants will:

• have an understanding of key issues in the teaching and learning of number and algebra
• extend their repertoire of teaching and learning strategies for number and algebra
• gain confidence in using dynamic geometry software in the classroom
• follow up key themes from the course in their school.

Five Outcomes: Enjoy and Achieve

Programme

The programme will include:

• resources from the National Strategies
• Ofsted criteria for teaching and learning
• appropriate use of ICT
• detailed progression from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3
• planning for impact in school.

We aim to put finalised course programmes on the website two weeks ahead of the course date.