Overview

This one day conference, organised jointly by the AMSP and the North East Maths Hubs (Archimedes and Great North), has a focus on Maths across key stages. There will be several sessions throughout the day and we ask that teachers indicate their preference for 3 of the sessions. To help with this there is a link to a form below so you can provide your preferences regarding sessions. Refreshments will be provided.

Who will benefit from attending?

All teachers of Post 16 Mathematics and teachers of GCSE Mathematics. In addition educators, STEM ambassadors, exam boards, Careers advisors are welcome to attend and please let us know if you would like a stall.

Content

Full details of the sessions can be found using this link. 

Details of workshops

Session 1: Proof and Problem Solving at GCSE

Session 2: Data Visualisation 

Session 3: GCSE Mathematical Thinking

Session 4: Introduction to Calculus - not available

Session 5: Algebra Tiles

Session 6: Conditional Probability for A Level Maths, Core Maths and Higher GCSE - not available

Session 7: Approaches to Mechanics - from A level Maths and Physics

Session 8: Teaching Maths through the use of context

Session 9: Preparing low ability students for GCSE including GCSE Resit

Materials and equipment

As well as applying using the link could you please also complete this form to indicate your workshop choices

North East Summer Maths Conference 2023 Workshop choices 

For the data visualisation session can you make sure you bring a laptop with you. Any problems let Valerija know [email protected] or Glyn [email protected] 

Other information

9.00-9:25 Arrival and Refreshments

9:30-9:45 Introduction

9:50-11:05 Workshop 1

A choice of Proof and Problem Solving at GCSE, Teaching with Context or Mathematical Thinking

11:10-11:30 Break

11:35-12:50 Workshop 2

A choice of GCSE Resit, Data Visualisation, Teaching with Context or Algebra Tiles

12:50-1:30 Lunch

1:30-2:00 Workshop 3 Quiz

2:05-3:20 Workshop 4 

A choice of Mechanics, Algebra Tiles or Proof and Problem Solving

3:20-3:25 Feedback

Key facts

• Reference:#11033
• Audience:Teachers
• Curriculum focus:11-16 Maths, A level Further Mathematics, Core Maths
• Mathematical focus:Mechanics, Statistics, Pure, Problem solving, Use of technology, Curriculum planning, Reasoning
• Format:Face-to-face
• Duration:6.5 hour(s)
• Region:North East
• Start date:01 Jun 2023
• Fee:Free
• TSMA subsidy:£200