COURSE OVERVIEW
Empower your students to take their next steps with confidence by gaining a clear understanding of the knowledge, skills, and requirements necessary for progression to maths-related university subjects.
Next Steps for your A level students is a four-week online professional development course designed to help teachers enrich the mathematical experience of A level Mathematics students. The course aims to equip you with effective strategies to support students with making choices, UCAS applications and university transition.
Through focused, practical sessions, you will consider a range of strategies for supporting, stretching and advising your students. You will gain an overview of the preparation needed for university admissions tests such as TMUA, AEA, and STEP.
4 Online Sessions
Four online sessions via Zoom accessed through MEI’s Integral Learning Platform.
Summary
| Format | Online |
| Audience | Teachers |
| Sessions | 4 |
| Duration | 6 hour(s) |
| Time | 16:30 – 18:00 |
| Fee | Free to state-funded teachers; £135 otherwise |
The course runs 4 times per year.
Curriculum: University Admissions Tests
Focus: Problem solving, Pure
What you will learn
Gain the knowledge, insight and practical strategies needed to support students confidently in progressing from A level Mathematics to university study.
Enrich progression pathways
Strengthen your approach to enrichment and progression beyond A level Mathematics.
Strengthen admissions support
Develop effective strategies to prepare students for admissions assessments and applications.
Widen subject insight
Enhance your understanding of the mathematical demands of STEM and Social Science degrees.
‘It’s always a joy to work on admissions tests problems with teaching colleagues because one gains different perspectives on a problem, learns new problem-solving tricks, and finds sheer pleasure in working on maths away from the vicissitudes of the day job.’
‘I gained a good insight into the differences between the university admissions tests. I now have increased confidence in how I can support students in preparing for these challenging questions. Furthermore, I took away a lot of useful and impactful strategies to promote student progression into Maths-based university courses.’
‘This was a superb and well put together course – well done AMSP, you never fail to impress and inspire. ‘
Frequently Asked Questions
Your common questions and concerns answered
This course is for teachers working with post-16 level 3 students, as they are considering their next steps beyond A levels and Core Maths.
The DfE provides funding so that places on this course are free to teachers from state-funded schools and colleges in England. For those who do not meet this criterion, the course fee applies.
Priority will be given to teachers in state-funded schools and colleges in England. Where we have spare capacity, we extend our support to other teachers and operate a waiting list.
When a course is open for applications, please click the Application button on this page to apply. You will need to create a myMEI account if you don’t already have one. You will need to select the event you wish to attend from the registration form.
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