Teaching GCSE mathematics for understanding SL453
Develop strategies and pedagogical approaches to help your students gain a deeper understanding of the key mathematical topics at GCSE.
Summary
Join us to explore the content of the mathematics GCSE and explore approaches to develop fluency, embed mathematical reasoning and support mathematical problem-solving. We'll cover key concepts in number, ratio and proportion, algebra, geometry and probability and statistics.
"I feel more able and confident to teach a number of topics (specifically those covered by the course) in a manner that would enable my learners to gain a greater understanding of the topics and therefore apply that understanding to problem-solving." Past participant
Who is it for?
Teachers of GCSE mathematics
What topics are covered?
Topics covered include:
- trigonometry
- linear graphs
- proportional reasoning
- standard form and powers
- statistical representations
- equations of circles
- quadratic sequences
- proof
How will you learn?
High impact, high quality residential CPD - delivered by experts - which will transform your teaching practice, and also give you the chance to meet colleagues from across the UK in person.
How long is this course?
2 days
Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- develop a deeper understanding of the requirements of the mathematics GCSE
- consider approaches to teaching some of the 'hard to teach' topics at GCSE level
- develop an action plan to help you put theory into practice in your setting