Overview

This course is intended for teachers who wish to develop their understanding of 3 key topics of the Year 12 Further Maths A level course including particular aspects that students find harder within the compulsory pure topics. It is suitable for teachers who will be teaching further maths for the first time.

Topics:

Complex numbers including loci

Matrices with a focus on linear transformations including invariance

Proof by induction including divisibilty

Aims

• To develop knowledge of three key topics
• To get a deeper understanding of some key techniques
• To use technology to support teaching

Who will benefit from attending?

Any teacher who is due to teach Year 1 Further Mathematics from September 2023 or wishes to deepen their understanding of some of the trickier techniques.

Content

Exact timings may change

09:15 Arrival and familiarisation with specification activity

09:30 Welcome and introductions

09:45 Complex numbers including loci

11:00 Break

11:15 Matrices with a focus on linear transformation including invariance

12:30 Lunch

13:15 Proof by induction including divisibility

14:30 Discussion about calculators

15:00 Close

Materials and equipment

Please bring the calculator you and/or your students use. There will be Casio CG50 and Casio fx991 EX calculators available to borrow.

Eligibility

Teachers from state funded and independent schools are wlecome.

Key facts

• Reference:#11176
• Audience:Teachers
• Curriculum focus:A level Further Mathematics
• Mathematical focus:Pure
• Format:Face-to-face
• Duration:5.5 hour(s)
• Region:East of England
• Start date:11 Jul 2023
• Fee:Free
• TSMA subsidy:£200