Overview

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?

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. A bursary of £350 is available to schools/colleges to support with the costs of attending the face-to-face study day. 

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 Maths classroom – online only – April-May 2026 
• Bringing the Maths of Data Science and AI into the A level Computer classroom – blended course – April-May 2026
• Bringing the Maths of Data Science and AI into the A level Maths classroom – online only – June-July 2026 

Cost

Study schedule

This course will be held over 4 online sessions at 16:30 - 17:45 on Mondays and 1 face-to-face study day. The first session will take place on Monday 01 June, teachers can choose to attend a face-to-face study day in mid-late June in either Bristol, Leeds or London. 

Live online sessions 

Live online sessions take place on Mondays from 16:30 - 17:45; these are recorded and available for playback: 

• Monday 01 June 
• Monday 08 June 
• Monday 29 June 
• Monday 06 July 

Study Days 

Study days are face-to-face events that start at 10:00 and finish at 16:00, with lunch and refreshments provided. 

Participants are expected to attend the face-to-face study day. Before applying, please ensure that you will be able to organise any necessary supply cover. A subsidy of £350 is available for schools/colleges to support with the costs of teachers attending the study day. 

Applicants will be asked to select their order of preference from the following options:

• Group A: Bristol – Wed 17 Jun 2026
• Group B: Leeds – Tue 23 Jun 2026
• Group C: Central London – Thu 25 Jun 2026
• Group D: Central London – Fri 26 Jun 2026

It may be possible to switch between groups once the course has started, subject to capacity.

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.

Am I eligible for the subsidy of £350?

All teachers from state-funded schools/colleges in England can claim £350 to contribute towards travel/cover costs if they attend the face-to-face study day.

Participant feedback

Relevant to day-to-day course teaching - immediate impact on students

The study day was amazing

Inspirational

Key facts

• Reference:#14540
• Audience:Teachers
• Curriculum focus:A level Mathematics
• Format:Blended
• Duration:2 months
• Study days:1
• Online sessions:4
• Region:National
• Venue:Online
• Start date:01 Jun 2026
• Course times:16:30 - 17:45
• Fee:Free, with a £350 subsidy for teachers