COURSE OVERVIEW
Build on your existing knowledge and expertise in teaching statistics at AS/A level Further Mathematics with this expert-led professional development course.
Teaching Statistics 2 is designed for teachers who have completed Teaching Statistics 1 or already have a reasonable understanding of the statistics content at AS/A level Mathematics.
Together, Teaching Statistics 1 and 2 cover the majority of the content of A level Statistics.
The course provides the opportunity to:
- strengthen your understanding of the statistical content of AS/A level Further Mathematics
- extend your statistical modelling skills
- develop confidence in using technology to support student understanding, including working with real data and dynamic simulations
- build on existing teaching strategies and bring statistics to life in the classroom
- confidently support and challenge students across a range of attainment levels
Towards the end of the course, a short, supported assignment is set to consolidate learning.
11 online sessions and 2 in-person study days
Teachers will take part in eleven online sessions (75-90 minutes) and two compulsory in-person study days, held at selected locations, enabling collaborative working and the sharing of classroom practice.
The course includes high-quality course-specific teaching and learning resources via MEI’s learning platform, Integral. Plus ongoing tutor support via email and an online discussion forum.
All online sessions are recorded and available for playback.
Please note: before applying, teachers should ensure they are able to attend the study days.
Summary
| Format | Blended |
| Audience | Teachers |
| Duration | 6 Months |
| Sessions | 11 |
| Time: | Various |
| Cost | Free to state-funded teachers; £495 otherwise |
The course runs once per year, starting in February/March.
Curriculum: AS/A level Further Mathematics
Focus: Statistics; Subject Knowledge; Pedagogy
Important information before enrolling on this course
The Teaching A level Statistics course is structured as a two-part programme.
Teaching Statistics 1 (TS1) covers the statistics content from all major specifications for AS/A level Mathematics.
Teaching Statistics 2 (TS2) builds on this foundation by extending subject knowledge to include AS/A level Further Mathematics content.
In order to enrol on the TS2 course, participants should have a reasonable understanding of the Statistics content of AS/A level Mathematics, ideally through having completed TS1, though this is not compulsory.
Teachers who complete TS1 have the option to progress to TS2 at a later date, though this is not compulsory.
Teaching Statistics 1 (TS1)
Gain confidence in teaching statistics for AS/A level Mathematics across all major specifications.
What you will learn
Develop greater depth and confidence in teaching statistics within AS/A level Further Mathematics, strengthening your ability to approach more complex statistical ideas with clarity in the classroom.
Build confidence and expertise
Through ongoing support and guidance from maths experts, teachers build confidence in teaching more complex statistical techniques using proven methods.
Deepen subject knowledge
Strengthen your knowledge of statistics, enabling you to interpret, model and connect ideas across the Further Mathematics curriculum and beyond.
Apply effective teaching strategies
Enhance your teaching by refining your approach to statistical modelling, real data, and technology to support deeper student understanding.
“Good lively examples to help bring stats to life!”
“Great sessions – good to get hands on with data sets!“
“Lots of things I can use practically!“
Frequently Asked Questions
Your common questions and concerns answered
Teachers who have already completed Teaching Statistics 1, or those with a reasonable understanding of the statistics content of AS/A level Mathematics.
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.
It is difficult to be specific as this will depend on previous experience. In the past, participants have reported typically spending 1-4 hours per week on study. The course is flexible, but teachers should catch up on any missed online sessions before attending study days.
No, due to the time commitment, teachers cannot enrol on more than one Extended Course at the same time.
No, MEI will provide you with Integral access to the relevant course materials, and you will have access to these for two years.
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.
As part of the AMSP, you can also register for free resources via MEI’s Integral learning platform.
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