New to Core Maths Summer School SL457 / YA01
Summary
You'll work with experienced mathematics teachers to help you increase your confidence, develop teaching strategies for, and deepen your understanding of Core Maths.
Core Maths is the term for a suite of Level 3 qualifications designed for students who achieved at least a Grade 4 in GCSE mathematics and have chosen not to study A level Mathematics, but want to develop their quantitative and problem-solving skills by continuing to study mathematics. In October 2023 the core maths premium was introduced to encourage the provision of core maths qualifications and expand maths education for students up to the age of 18.
We'll cover topics common to all Core Maths specification, including ways of contextualising mathematics, modelling, estimation and more.
Who is it for?
Teachers who are yet to start teaching, or are new to teaching Core Maths
What topics are covered?
Topics common to all Core Maths specification, including ways of contextualising mathematics, modelling, estimation and more.
How will you learn?
High impact, high quality residential CPD at our National STEM Learning Centre in York - delivered by experts - which will transform your teaching practice, and also give you the chance to meet colleagues from across the UK in person. Fantastic on site accommodation and delicious food is included too.
How long is this course?
3 days
Who is the course leader?
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Michael Anderson
I am a Mathematics Subject Specialist for STEM Learning. Based at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, I support with secondary mathematics...
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Outcomes
By attending the course, you'll have:
- a clear understanding of the role of Core Maths in schools and colleges
- experienced different approaches to teaching mathematics that may differ from students’ experience of GCSE mathematics
- considered different sources of resources and how they may be used in the classroom
- developed strategies for assessing and tracking student progress
- discussed the different qualifications available and models for implementing core maths in your school or college
Sessions
| Date | Time | |
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| 1 New to Core Maths Summer School | 04 August 2025 | 11:00-19:00 |
| 2 New to Core Maths Summer School | 05 August 2025 | 09:00-19:00 |
| 3 New to Core Maths Summer School | 06 August 2025 | 09:00-16:00 |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£1,000.00 +VAT |
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£1,120.00 +VAT |
Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.
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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