Overview

Maths for A level Psychology is a course for teachers wishing to build their confidence in teaching the mathematical requirements (see page 38) of A level Psychology. This course is being run in partnership with the Association for the Teaching of Psychology.

Course features:

• Eight interactive live online sessions, approximately fortnightly, each up to 90 minutes long
• Access to our support materials and resources
• Email support from a tutor and access to an online group forum

Aims

• Improve mathematical subject knowledge
• Develop confidence in teaching the mathematical elements of Psychology
• Develop confidence in working with technology
• To provide opportunities to interact with course tutors and other delegates in a small group to discuss subject knowledge, resources and teaching ideas

Who will benefit from attending?

These sessions are aimed at teachers of Psychology who would like to increase their confidence in teaching the mathematical content of Psychology.

If you are unable to attend live sessions then you may like to consider our On Demand Core Maths Foundations course. This will enable you to study a range of mathematical topics at a time that suits you.

Content

• Arithmetic and numerical computation
• Sampling
• Measures of central tendency and spread
• Normal and skewed distributions
• Correlation
• Probability and significance
• Statistical testing

Materials and equipment

During online sessions, we give delegates opportunities to discuss ideas with each other in breakout rooms. Participants should expect to be proactive in communicating during sessions, so we strongly encourage the use of microphones and webcams. 

Eligibility

All teachers are eligible for this course, however free places are available only to teachers in state-funded schools, colleges and academies in England. Applications for free places will be checked to verify eligibility.

Teachers must ensure that they are able to attend the live sessions before applying for a place as our courses are subject to very high demand: please do not apply for a place if you will not be able to attend at least 75% of sessions.

Cost

This course is free of charge to teachers working in state-funded schools, colleges and academies in England, otherwise the fee is £195.

Study schedule

All online sessions will begin at 4pm and run for up to 90 minutes.

Participant feedback

'This was one of the best courses I have taken part in in 30 years - I loved it!'

'So many interactive resources to use as well as slides to accompany them. Saved me time on preparation and more creative than I would have created on my own.'

'Such a  wonderful delivery making maths feel like something that everyone can access with no need to feel nervous. I now feel confident to approach these questions and know how to reassure my students, so they feel less overwhelmed by the maths elements on papers.'

Key facts

• Reference:#12722
• Audience:Teachers
• Curriculum focus:Core Maths
• Mathematical focus:Statistics, Use of technology, Curriculum planning, Maths in other subjects
• Format:Online
• Duration:1.5
• Online sessions:8
• Region:National
• Venue:Default Location
  ME9 8LT
• Start date:02 Oct 2024
• Course times:16:00 - 17:30
• Fee:Free for state-funded schools| £195 otherwise