Discover Quadratics
Birmingham
Overview
GCSE Mathematics is more demanding than ever, with new Higher Tier content supporting a national drive to increase the number of students studying maths post-16.
This day follows the development of quadratics from Key Stage 3 to A level Mathematics, considering a range of ideas whilst also reflecting on the teaching and consider the 'big picture' of each topic within the wider curriculum. It forms part of our Discover GCSE Maths suite of courses, aimed at supporting teachers’ own understanding of key Higher Tier topics, so that they can confidently lead their students through GCSE into studying post-16 maths.
Aims
- Enhance subject knowledge at Key Stage 3 and explore how this topic is expanded upon for KS5 maths qualifications.
- Preparation for using classroom resources and powerful visual representations with students.
Who will benefit from attending?
GCSE Mathematics teachers who want to increase their confidence with teaching quadratics for Higher Tier GCSE.
Content
- Representing quadratics
- Factorising and expanding quadratic expressions
- Completing the square
- Solving quadratic equations
- Reasoning with quadratic graphs
Cost
Discover Quadratics is free to state-funded schools and colleges.
If you are working in a state-funded school or college, participation in this course attracts a £100 subsidy, subject to engagement and completion of the course.
Schools and colleges located within Priority Areas are eligible to receive a further subsidy of £150 to support staff cover and travel costs.
Key Facts
Event ref:
#5405
Audience:
Teachers
Curriculum focus:
11-16 maths
Event format:
Face-to-face Professional Development
Event length:
1 day
Region:
West Midlands
Venue:
The Priory Rooms,
40 Bull Street,
West Midlands,
B4 6AF
Date:
Tue 12th Mar 2019
Course times:
09:00 - 15:00
Fee:
Free
Queries?
If you have any queries about this event, please do not hesitate to contact:
CPD Admin Team
[email protected]
01225 716494
The AMSP, through MEI, holds the NCETM CPD Standard
