COURSE OVERVIEW
Deliver AQA Level 2 Further Mathematics with greater confidence, stronger subject knowledge and practical classroom strategies.
Our Topics and Pedagogy for AQA Level 2 Further Mathematics course is designed for teachers who are planning to introduce the qualification, have recently started teaching it, or want to strengthen and extend their current approach.
Across eight interactive sessions, you will explore key topics alongside teaching approaches that support deeper understanding, fluency and mathematical thinking.
The course combines subject knowledge with pedagogy, giving you the opportunity to work through rich mathematical tasks, discuss effective classroom approaches and reflect on how ideas can be adapted for your own students.
You will also consider how to extend mathematical ideas, make meaningful connections between topics and embed these approaches within your professional practice and department curriculum.
8 online sessions
The eight online sessions will last 90 minutes and be held via Big Blue Button (BBB), which will be accessible via MEI’s learning platform, Integral.
You will also have one year of access to course-specific resources online via MEI’s learning platform, Integral.
The course will run once per term during the academic year; in the Autumn, Spring and Summer terms.
Please ensure you are able to attend at least 75% of your chosen scheduled sessions before applying.
Summary
| Format | Online |
| Audience | Teachers |
| Duration | 12 Hours |
| Sessions | 8 |
| Time: | Various |
| Cost | Free to state-funded teachers; £215 otherwise |
The course will run once per term during the academic year; in the Autumn, Spring and Summer terms.
The next course starts on Wednesday, 18 November.
Curriculum: GCSE Mathematics
Focus: Pedagogy, Problem-Solving, Reasoning, Use of Technology
What you will learn
Gain practical ideas, stronger subject knowledge and greater confidence in teaching AQA Level 2 Further Mathematics.
Strengthen Subject Knowledge and Teaching
Develop your understanding of key AQA Level 2 Further Mathematics topics and explore ways to teach them that build fluency, reasoning and deeper mathematical understanding.
Explore Rich Mathematical Connections
Consider how topics can be extended beyond GCSE through carefully chosen questions, collaborative problem-solving and approaches that help.
Develop Confidence in the Classroom
Reflect on effective pedagogy, try out adaptable resources and leave with practical strategies you can use to support students and enrich your teaching practice.
I feel much more confident teaching AQA L2 FM. I feel like I have a much better understanding of how to link GCSE topics with FM topics as well which is vital when helping pupils learn the new content.
I have not taught L2 Further Maths before. To be honest, I did not have any ideas regarding the level of challenge in the exam and the structure of the questions. Also, I did not have any ideas from where to take the resources and teach the course in an attractive way. This course has offered me everything: pedagogies, resources, and interactive resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your common questions and concerns answered
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 of £215 will apply.
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.
This course will benefit teachers who want to enrich and extend learning for Higher GCSE Mathematics students, are preparing to introduce or have recently started teaching the qualification, or are updating their knowledge of the new specification. It will also support teachers delivering the Pearson Extended Maths Certificate.
Yes. Trainee teachers are eligible to join all Subject Knowledge Live courses, however the standard course fee will apply. If you have secured a role in a state-funded school or college in England, or are currently undertaking a placement in one, and the school is willing to be named on your application, you will be eligible to attend free of charge.
This course will take a peer-to-peer approach: we will be delivering subject knowledge whilst modelling recommended pedagogies. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on the practices demonstrated as well as their own teaching approaches to the content.
This course runs each term, with a range of course days and times available throughout the academic year to support busy teaching schedules. If the current course dates are not suitable, please check back for future listings or stay informed about upcoming course dates.
If this course is not quite what you are looking for, you may like to consider:
- Explore our On Demand Professional Development courses
- Explore our Subject Knowledge Live programme
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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