Overview
This online course introduces A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics teachers to the maths and statistics behind machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). Through hands-on activities using tools like Desmos and Python, teachers will explore data analysis, predictive modelling, and the role of maths in AI – while gaining ideas and resources to enrich classroom teaching.Aims
- To develop teachers' understanding of how mathematics and statistics underpin machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
- To demonstrate how ideas related to machine learning and AI can be integrated into the teaching of A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics
- To enable teachers' to enrich students’ learning using technology-based tools and techniques
Who will benefit from attending?
Any teacher who is interested in how the content of A level Mathematics/Further Mathematics is used in machine learning/AI or who wishes to make great use of technology-based tools in their teaching of data and statistics.Content
All the sessions will feature information about how maths and data skills are used in data science/AI as well as learning activities that can be used in A level Maths/Further Maths classrooms. Individual sessions will feature aspects of:
- Data analysis: how to use technology tools such as Desmos and Python for exploring data
- Machine learning: how to use data to build predictive models and how machine learning algorithms work
- Artificial intelligence: the importance of maths and data in the construction of AI
Materials and equipment
The live online lessons will take place in Zoom webinars. The technology tasks will use free web-based platforms such as Desmos or Kaggle.Eligibility
This course is only open to teachers of A level Mathematics/Further Mathematics students from state-funded schools, colleges and academies in England.
We are also offering alternative versions of this course in the summer term:
- Bringing the Maths of Data Science and AI into the A level Computer classroom– blended course, with a mixture of online sessions and a face-to-face study day – April-May 2026
- Bringing the Maths of Data Science and AI into the A level Maths classroom– blended course, with a mixture of online sessions and a face-to-face study day – June-July 2026
- Bringing the Maths of Data Science and AI into the A level Maths classroom– online only – June-July 2026
Cost
This course is free.Study schedule
This course will be held over 5 online sessions at 16:30 - 17:45 on Thursdays. The first session will take place on Thursday 23 April.
Live online sessions
Live online sessions take place on Thursdays from 16:30 - 17:45; these are recorded and available for playback:
- Thursday 23 April
- Thursday 30 April
- Thursday 07 May
- Thursday 14 May
- Thursday 21 May
FAQs
Do I need to know Desmos/Python before I start the course?
No. No prior knowledge is expected; all support needed will be given.
Is any additional software needed for the course?
No. All the tools used are free and web-based.
Participant feedback
"Relevant to day-to-day course teaching - immediate impact on students"
"Inspirational"
Key facts
- Reference:#14539
- Audience:Teachers
- Curriculum focus:A level Mathematics
- Format:Online
- Duration:2 months
- Online sessions:5
- Region:National
- Venue:Online
- Start date:23 Apr 2026
- Course times:16:30 - 17:45
- Fee:Free
Queries?
If you have any queries about this event, please do not hesitate to contact:
The Operations Support Team
[email protected]
01225 776 776
