Mathematics Subject Knowledge Development

A Teaching School Alliance
Professional Development 2014-15
Mathematics Subject Knowledge
Development Programme for Teachers
This programme will be held at Thornden School. It will consist of two full day sessions: Friday, 27 March
2015 and Monday, 15 June 2015
About the Trainer:
Martin Hole is an AST and SLE in Mathematics who works at Thornden School. He has provided
strategic support to schools across Hampshire inspiring maths departments with his hands-on
approach to learning.
Overview:
In order to maximise your effectiveness as a nonspecialist 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.
Who would this course be aimed at?
Teachers who have undertaken initial teacher training in a
subject other than mathematics and/or:
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have no qualifications in mathematics that exceed
GCSE or A-Level standard and who are either
teaching or anticipating teaching a limited
timetable of mathematics
are support staff who are timetabled to teach or
support maths at KS3 or KS4 and want to
improve their knowledge.
are primary teachers who wish to improve their
knowledge in response to the new KS2
curriculum
Objectives:
This programme will enable colleagues to:
 Focus on mathematical knowledge which will move students forward in number, algebra, shape and
handling data.
 Explore a range of stimulating resources which will have real impact in the classroom.
 Develop practical strategies to motivate students and make lessons more memorable for learners.
 Develop questioning techniques to enhance pupil understanding.
Cost:
£160 per delegate (Alliance schools)
£190 per delegate (Non-Alliance schools)
How to book:
For a booking form and any further information about this programme, please contact Mrs Jo Harcourt-Brown:
Email: jo.hbrown@learnalliance.org.uk Phone: 023 8024 6588
Website: learnalliance.org.uk
Mathematics Subject Knowledge
Development Programme for Teachers
This programme will be held at Thornden School. It will consist of two full day sessions: Friday, 27 March
2015 and Monday, 15 June 2015
Session
Participation
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Key Focus
Held At:
Friday, 27 March 2015
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Session 2
Session 3
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Session 4
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Outline of the programme
Fraction Action
Decimals and Percentages
Numerical Methods & Common
Misconceptions
Ratio
Indices and Surds
Approximations including
significant figures and decimal
places
The Wonders of Algebra
Algebraic Notation and
Manipulation
Solving Equations
Equations of Straight Lines
including use of graphical
calculators
Nth Term of a sequence
Thornden
School
Thornden
School
Thornden
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Thornden
School
Monday, 15 June 2015
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Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
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A Shape & Space Compendium
Angles including polygons
Area & Volume
Thornden
School
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Transformations
Loci
Constructions
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Data Handling
Averages including box plots
Pie Charts, Scatter Diagrams
Questionnaires
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A Session Of Chance
Probability
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Participants
Thornden
School
Thornden
School