COURSE OVERVIEW
Build your subject knowledge and confidence in teaching the mechanics element of the AS/A level Mathematics qualification.
Our Subject Knowledge Live | AS/A level Mathematics: Mechanics sessions will deepen your understanding of key mechanics topics. The sessions will all concentrate on the modelling of subject knowledge delivery, including the use of technology and will cover content from all major specifications for A level Mathematics.
During the course, you will explore effective ways to approach challenging content and reflect on how to support students’ learning. You will have the opportunity to discuss ideas and approaches with expert tutors and other teachers, helping you develop subject knowledge and classroom practice together.
9 online sessions
The nine online sessions will last 90 minutes and be held via the 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 in the Autumn term, twice in the Spring and once in the Summer term.
Please ensure you are able to attend at least 75% of your chosen scheduled sessions before applying.
Summary
| Format | Online |
| Audience | Teachers |
| Duration | 13.5 hours |
| Sessions | 9 |
| Time: | Various |
| Cost | Free to state-funded teachers; £215 otherwise |
The course will run once in the Autumn term, twice in the Spring and once in the Summer term.
The next course starts on Thursday, 17 September.
Curriculum: A level Mathematics
Focus: Subject Knowledge, Mechanics
What you will learn
Deepen your understanding of mechanics, build confidence in teaching it and leave with ideas you can use immediately in the classroom.
Strengthen Subject Knowledge
Develop a more secure understanding of key mechanics topics so you can teach them with greater confidence.
Effective Teaching Approaches
Explore approaches that help make abstract or challenging ideas more accessible for students.
Classroom Ready Ideas
Gain practical insights, examples and discussion points that you can apply in your teaching straight away.
I found all sessions engaging. The level of challenge was brilliant.
I especially liked some of the hooks that can be used to get students into and thinking about the topics.
It was a good refresher of material that I hadn’t considered in several years. I feel considerably better prepared for when I’ll be delivering it.
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.
Teachers who are new to offering the Mechanics element of the AS and A level Mathematics course, and those who are seeking to refresh their approach in this context.
Please note: this is not suitable for those wishing to study the content in order to gain an A level qualification.
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 covers a selection of the topics from each of the major specifications, but should not be considered comprehensive.
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. If you require even greater focus on pedagogy, we recommend our extended professional development programmes.
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:
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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