Mathematics for chemistry teachers up to A Level NY297 / A19
Start date
25 Nov 19
Duration
2 Days
Location
National STEM Centre, University of York, York YO10 5DD How to find us
Summary
There is an increased mathematical demand in in both the GCSE and A level chemistry specifications. This course is ideal for teachers of chemistry who wish to improve their understanding of the mathematics required to be successful in chemistry at GCSE and A level.
The course explores teaching strategies for a wide range of mathematical topics including:
- proportional reasoning: dealing with proportionality in a chemistry context
- graphs: drawing, reading information, finding gradients and equations, interpreting in a chemistry context
- surface area and volume calculations
- logarithms and exponential: what are they and how do we teach them?
- understanding the Arrhenius equation
This is a residential course, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- improve your knowledge of the mathematical topics required for GCSE and A level chemistry
- have a deeper understanding of the reasons why students have difficulty applying their mathematical skills in a chemistry context
- identify pedagogies to help address these issues
- explore mathematics resources suitable for teaching GCSE and A level chemistry
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics for chemistry teachers up to A Level - day 1 | 25 November 2019 | 09:30-18:30 | National STEM Centre |
| Mathematics for chemistry teachers up to A Level - day 2 | 26 November 2019 | 09:00-16:00 | National STEM Centre |
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Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
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