Teaching Statistics 1 (TS1)
Overview
Teaching Statistics 1 (TS1) is a sustained professional development course for teachers wishing to build their confidence in teaching statistics. TS1 covers the statistics content from all major specifications for AS/A level Mathematics.
TS1 consists of:
- 12 live online tutorials
- two compulsory study days
- a reference book to support your studies
- 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.
After TS1, participants have the opportunity to continue to TS2, which will further expand understanding of statistics teaching.
Between them, the TS1 and TS2 courses cover the majority of the content of A level Statistics.
Aims
- Gain a deep understanding of statistics as a problem-solving discipline
- Develop statistical modelling skills
- Develop confidence in working with real data using technology
- Improve statistical subject knowledge
- Build on existing pedagogical skills
Who will benefit from attending?
TS1 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
TS1 covers the statistics content for AS/A level Mathematics. This includes the following topics:
- Statistical sampling and using large data sets
- Data presentation and interpretation
- Summary statistics
- Bivariate data
- Probability
- Statistical distributions
- Statistical hypothesis testing
Materials and Equipment
A computer with a reliable internet connection will be required to attend the online tutorials. In addition, a headset or earphones with a microphone is suggested to get the best experience of the online tutorials.
Cost
This course is free of charge to teachers working in state-funded schools and colleges in England.
For others the course fee is £300.
Schools and colleges located within Priority Areas are eligible to receive a subsidy of £250 per study day.
Study Schedule
This study commitment for this course is 12 live online evening tutorials and 2 face to face study days.
Study days
You must be able to attend both study days. For each study day we offer a choice of two locations. You can select your preferred location for each day when you apply.
Study day 1:
Study day 2:
Please note that all arrangements are subject to public health guidelines. If there are travel restrictions in place face-to-face study days may be moved online.
Online sessions
Online sessions are conducted live from 19:00-20:10 and recordings are available for playback.
| Evening online tutorials (19:00-20:10) | Study content |
|---|---|
| Thursday 3 March 2022 | Introduction; Definitions of probability |
| Thursday 10 March 2022 | Conditional Probability |
| Thursday 24 March 2022 | Sampling techniques |
| Thursday 31 March 2022 | Using graphical summaries |
| Thursday 28 April 2022 | Using numerical summaries |
| Thursday 19 May 2022 | Bivariate data |
| Thursday 26 May 2022 | Discrete probability distributions |
| Thursday 9 June 2022 | Introduction to the binomial distribution |
| Thursday 16 June 2022 | Introduction to the normal distribution |
| Thursday 30 June 2022 | Applications of the normal distribution |
| Thursday 14 July 2022 | Hypothesis testing 1 |
| Thursday 21 July 2022 | Hypothesis testing 2 |
Assignment
During July and August, you will work towards completing an assignment. The deadline for this assignment is 31 August 2022.
Unit certification: 30 September 2022 (or before).
Participant feedback
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no requirement that applicants have taught A level Mathematics before undertaking TS1. A basic familiarity with the statistical content of GCSE is assumed.
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, PALM, TFM, TM, TS, TD) at the same time. Please contact us at [email protected] before making multiple course applications.
The TS1 assignment is the only work that delegates hand in. The assignment requires you to answer questions based around data sets and probability. Use of technology is encouraged and an explanation of how the topics could be introduced and taught in the classroom is expected. To receive a certificate at the end of your TS1 course you will need to submit and pass the TS1 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.
We vary face-to-face study day locations. Recently study day locations have included London, Coventry, Manchester and Leeds.
Key Facts
Event ref:
#8932
Audience:
Teachers
Curriculum focus:
A level Mathematics
Mathematical focus:
Statistics
Event format:
Sustained Professional Development
Event length:
6 months
Study days:
2
Online sessions:
12
Region:
National
Venue:
Online classroom and study days in London or Coventry
Start date:
Thu 3rd Mar 2022
Fee:
Free for state-funded schools; £300 otherwise
Queries?
If you have any queries about this event, please do not hesitate to contact:
Teacher Support Admin Team
[email protected]
01225 716494
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