A level Further Maths: Discrete, Decision and Modelling with Algorithms

Overview

This is a group of On Demand Professional Development (ODPD) pods designed to support teachers who will be offering the Discrete, Decision or Modelling with Algorithms content of AS or A level Further Mathematics. 

The course will comprise a series of 'pods', forming the building blocks of each of the main specifications for this course component. When complete, this will provide teachers with professional development covering all common aspects of the Discrete, Decision or Modelling with Algorithms courses.  

In each pod, teachers will experience a variety of content including:

• short videos explaining the ideas behind the topic
• 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; 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 a pod.

Aims

• To introduce teachers to a range of techniques which will enable them to work more confidently with topics in the Discrete, Decision or Modelling with Algorithms component of AS or A level Further Maths.
• To provide opportunities to reflect on methods, resources and teaching ideas and to discuss these with other teachers via the course forums.

Who will benefit from attending?

All teachers involved in the delivery of the Discrete, Decision or Modelling with Algorithms component of AS or A level Further Maths.

Content

This course includes pods for the following AS and A level Further Mathematics Discrete, Decision and Modelling with Algorithms topics:

• Network flow
• Mathematical preliminaries Coming soon!
• Linear programming Coming soon!
• Group theory Coming soon!
• Critical path amalysis Coming soon!
• Allocation Coming soon!

We suggest that each section should require approximately one hour to complete and 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.

Materials and Equipment

Internet connection with capability to watch video. You may find access to graphing software such as GeoGebra or Desmos is also useful. 

Other Information

On application, you will be asked to select which qualification and specification is most relevant to you to gain tailored access to the system.

Eligibility

Due to the way we are funded, this project is only available to teachers currently working in a state-funded school or college in England. 

Cost

ODPD is free of charge for qualifying teachers.