This is an On Demand Professional Development course designed to support teachers who will be offering the Statistics elements in A level Maths, including those using spreadsheets in their work with the large data set.
The course comprises a network of ‘pods’, designed to complement our Live Online Professional Development (LOPD) course AS and A level Maths: Statistics, enabling teachers to access 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.
Teachers will be encouraged to interact and collaborate with others studying the same material via the online forums. 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. Teachers will be able to track their progress within the course and to see when they have completed a section, a pod or a full course.
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 |
Timings are approximate and suggest the required time for a topic to be counted on a certificate of participation. Further resources are linked from each section and so participants may, if they wish, spend more time than this in consolidating and reflecting on the content. You do not need to complete all sections to request a certificate.
What will I need?
Internet connection with capability to watch video. Access to spreadsheet software, ideally Excel, Google Sheets, Desmos and/or GeoGebra for relevant sections.
Queries?
If you have any queries about this event, please do not hesitate to contact:
Teacher Support Admin Team
[email protected]
01225 776776
What is On Demand professional development?
On Demand professional development offers total flexibility. Teachers can access the materials, day or night, over a period of up to one year.
It’s also completely free of charge for eligible teachers.
If you’re interested in a deeper view of what’s involved in this unique form of professional development, you may enjoy this video:
Please note:
Due to the way the AMSP is funded, this On-Demand Professional Development is only available to teachers in state-funded schools and colleges in England.