COURSE OVERVIEW
Strengthen your teaching of Core Maths with expert-led professional development focused on subject knowledge, pedagogy and real-world mathematical thinking.
Our Core Maths Common Topics course is for teachers who are new to teaching Core Maths, returning to the subject, or teaching other Level 3 qualifications that use mathematics.
Across six online sessions, you will explore key topics common to the main Core Maths specifications, including estimation, sampling and data, and financial maths. As well as explore how to use familiar statistical ideas and current issues in the news to bring mathematical methods to life.
Delivered in a small-group setting, you will have the opportunity to interact with expert tutors and other teachers, discuss subject knowledge, teaching approaches, and reflect on how ideas can be applied in the classroom. The course will help you deepen your understanding of Core Maths content, build confidence in teaching the subject, and develop approaches and resources that can be used directly with students.
6 online sessions
The six online sessions will last 90 minutes and be held via Zoom.
You will also have one year of access to course-specific resources online via MEI’s learning platform, Integral.
Please ensure you are able to attend at least 75% of your chosen scheduled sessions before applying.
Please view or download the study schedule for specific session dates for the next cohort.
Summary
| Format | Online |
| Audience | Teachers |
| Duration | 9 Hours |
| Sessions | 6 |
| Time: | Various |
| Cost | Free to state-funded teachers; £215 otherwise |
The course will run twice in the Autumn and once in the Spring and Summer terms.
Curriculum: Core Maths
Focus: Statistics, Problem Solving, Use of Technology, Curriculum Planning
What you will learn
Develop greater confidence in teaching Core Maths through collaborative exploration of key topics, practical teaching approaches to use within your classroom.
Strengthen Subject Knowledge
Refresh and deepen your understanding of key Core Maths topics, including estimation, financial maths, sampling and data, correlation, and critical analysis using current affairs.
Develop Practical Teaching Approaches
Explore effective teaching approaches, including classroom discussion, problem-solving, resource use and the use of technology to support learning and engagement.
Learn From Experts and Peers
Work with experienced tutors and other teachers to share ideas, discuss classroom practice and reflect on effective ways to teach Core Maths confidently.
Study Schedule
The entire experience was highly interactive, offering opportunities for all participants to engage actively. I gained valuable insights from colleagues about practices implemented in various schools.
This course has significantly enhanced my teaching practice by deepening my understanding of real-world applications of mathematics. The training introduced practical strategies for contextual learning, which I have started integrating into my lessons to make mathematical concepts more relevant and engaging for students.
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 teaching Core Maths, returning to the subject, or teaching other Level 3 qualifications that use mathematics.
Please note: this is not suitable for those wishing to study the content in order to gain a Core Maths qualification.
Yes. Trainee teachers are eligible to join all Subject Knowledge Live courses; 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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