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This is an On Demand Professional Development (ODPD) course designed to support teachers who will work with students taking one of these fourth term university entrance tests. It will also be of interest to any teacher wishing to extend their problem solving skills or enrich their teaching of A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.

The course comprises 11 ‘pods’, each covering either a specific method which features in these tests or an overarching concept.

In each pod, teachers will see short videos guiding them through the ideas of the topic along with practice materials, triggers for reflection and suggestions for further study. Teachers will be encouraged to interact and collaborate with others studying the same material via the online forums. An expert tutor will be monitoring the forums and will respond to queries.

The course offers total flexibility regarding when teachers can access the materials, day or night, over a period of up to one year. Teachers will be able to track their progress within the course and to see when they have completed a section or the full pod.

What are the aims of this professional development?

  • To introduce teachers to the main aspects of the MAT and the TMUA.
  • To advise and support teachers who wish to prepare their own students for the tests.
  • To provide opportunities to reflect on subject content, resources and teaching ideas and to discuss these with other teachers via the course forums.

Content

SectionTopicsApproximate time to complete
Preparing your students for the examsIntroduction to the MAT and the TMUA, The Detail: Specifications, Papers and Admissions, Problem solving, ProofUp to 4.5 hours
Topic-focussed support for stretching your studentsNumber theory, Sequences, series and counting, Polynomials, Exponentials and logarithms, Coordinate geometry and trigonometry, Calculus, More complex functionsUp to 7 hours

Timings are approximate and suggest the required time for a topic to be counted on a certificate of participation. Further resources are linked from each section and so participants may, if they wish, spend more time than this in consolidating and reflecting on the content. You do not need to complete all sections to request a certificate.

What will I need?

Internet connection with capability to watch video.

Queries?

If you have any queries about this event, please do not hesitate to contact:

Teacher Support Admin Team
[email protected]
01225 776776

What is On Demand professional development?

On Demand professional development offers total flexibility. Teachers can access the materials, day or night, over a period of up to one year.

It’s also completely free of charge for eligible teachers.

If you’re interested in a deeper view of what’s involved in this unique form of professional development, you may enjoy this video:

Please note:

Due to the way the AMSP is funded, this On-Demand Professional Development is only available to teachers in state-funded schools and colleges in England.

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