This On Demand Professional Development pod provides targeted support for teachers who will be offering the Statistics elements in A level Mathematics, including those using spreadsheets in their work with large data sets.
The course comprises a series of ‘pods’, designed to complement our Extended Professional Development course: AS and A level Maths: Statistics. You will have access to professional development covering all of the compulsory content for their awarding organisation’s specification.
In each pod, teachers will see:
- short videos guiding them through the ideas of the topic
- practice materials
- triggers for reflection and suggestions for further study.
We encourage you to interact and collaborate with others studying the same material via the online forums. An expert tutor monitors the forums and responds to queries. An expert tutor will be monitoring the forums and will respond to queries.
The course offers total flexibility regarding when teachers can access the materials, day or night, over a period of up to one year. You will be able to track your progress within the course and see when you have completed a section or the full pod.
Content
| Section | Topic | Approximate time to complete* |
|---|---|---|
| Spreadsheets and the large data set | Introduction to the large data sets | Up to 1 hour |
| Using Excel Using Google Sheets Coming soon! |
Up to 1 hour for one Up to 1.5 hours for both |
|
| Using GeoGebra | Up to 1 hour | |
| Sampling and hypothesis testing | Up to 1 hour | |
| Statistics top-ups | Using Desmos for Statistics | Up to 1 hour |
| Advanced probability | Up to 1 hour | |
| Modelling with probability distributions | Up to 2 hours |
The suggested timings are approximate and indicate the minimum time required for a topic to be eligible for a certificate of participation. Each section provides links to additional resources, allowing participants to spend extra time consolidating and reflecting on the content as needed. You may request a certificate without completing all sections.
Cost
On Demand Professional Development is free to teachers in state-funded schools and colleges. Unfortunately, due to funding, we can’t currently accept teachers from other establishments.
What will I need?
An internet connection with the capability to watch video.
Queries?
If you have any queries about this event, please contact us:
Teacher Support Admin Team
[email protected]
01225 776776
What is On Demand professional development?
On Demand Professional Development is free to teachers in state-funded schools and colleges. Unfortunately, due to funding, we can’t currently accept teachers from other establishments.