Teaching Mechanics 2 (TM2)

Overview

Teaching Mechanics 2 (TM2) is a sustained professional development course for teachers wishing to build their confidence in teaching mechanics. TM2 covers the mechanics content from all major specifications for AS/A level Further Mathematics.

TM2 features:

9 live online tutorials
Two study days
Access to online teaching and learning resources
Email support from a tutor and access to an online group forum

Towards the end of the course a short assignment is issued, for which support and guidance are provided. Course certificates will be available for those participants completing the assignment.

In order to enrol on the TM2 course, participants should have a reasonable understanding of the mechanics content of AS/A level Mathematics, ideally through having completed TM1, though this is not compulsory.

Aims

Gain a deeper understanding of the principles of mechanics
Develop skills with mathematical modelling and problem solving
Develop confidence with incorporating practical work into maths teaching
Improve subject knowledge and build on pedagogical skills
Link topics in mechanics with other areas of maths

Who will benefit from attending?

TM2 is designed for teachers who are currently teaching A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics, or who wish to teach it at some point in the near future.

Our sustained courses enable teachers to broaden and deepen their subject, pedagogical and pedagogical content knowledge. Teachers, with enhanced subject knowledge, are therefore better equipped to make links between topics, address students’ misconceptions and confidently challenge learners at all attainment levels. Our course aims and intended outcomes are consistent with the principles set out in the Education Inspection Framework.

Content

TM2 covers the mechanics content for AS/A level Further Mathematics. This includes the following topics:

Work, energy and power
Momentum and restitution
Circular motion
Centre of mass
Elasticity
Variable force
Dimensional analysis

Eligibility

Participants must have a reasonable understanding of the mechanics content of AS/A level Mathematics, ideally through having completed TM1 though this is not compulsory.

Cost

For TM2 spring 2021 we are waiving our usual course fee/reimbursement arrangements so that this course is free of charge to teachers working in state-funded schools and colleges in England. For others the course fee for TM2 is £300.

Schools and colleges located within Priority Areas are eligible to receive a subsidy of £250 per study day.

Participant feedback

I loved absolutely all of it!

...really enthused me to go away and DO some mechanics.

I genuinely had a light bulb moment (or several) today! I'm buzzing...

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time will I need to devote to studying?

It is difficult to be specific as this will depend on previous experience. In the past, delegates have reported spending between 1 and 4 hours studying each week. Ideally, delegates should aim to study regularly for a few hours each week however, in reality many working teachers have weeks when this is difficult and they use out-of-term time to catch up.

It is not our usual policy to allow teachers to enrol on more than one sustained course (TAM, TFM, TM, TS, TD) at the same time. Please contact us at [email protected] before making multiple course applications.

Do I have to hand in any work during the course?

The TM2 assignment is the only work that delegates hand in. To receive a certificate at the end of your TM2 course you will need to submit and pass the TM2 assignment. Certification is optional but we strongly encourage you to submit an assignment anyway to help you consolidate what you have learnt. In the past most teachers have chosen to submit an assignment.

Where do study days take place?

We vary face-to-face study day locations. Recently study day locations have included London and Coventry.