Maths for A level biology SL284

Perfect for anyone who is teaching A level biology. Improve your understanding and teaching of mathematics topics required for this subject

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Summary

We know there's an increased mathematical demand both GCSE and A level biology specifications. This course is ideal if you're a biology teacher looking to improve your understanding of the mathematics required to successfully teach biology at A level.

You'll explore a range of teaching and learning strategies for successful integration of mathematics skills in A level biology to develop deeper understanding of mathematics and biology concepts. We'll discuss how to support students to apply their GCSE mathematics knowledge in an A level context, and learn the mathematics behind the biology in order to teach for understanding

Who is it for?

Teachers of biology who are currently teaching A level, are familiar and confident with the A level biology curriculum, and want to develop understanding of the mathematics underpinning the biology content

What topics are covered?

• Applying GCSE mathematics in A level biology
• Logarithms applied in A level biology
• Introduction to statistics in A level biology
• Chi-squared tests
• T tests

How will you learn?

High impact, high quality CPD - delivered by experts - which will transform your teaching practice, and also give you the chance to meet colleagues from across the UK in person.

How long is this course?

2 days

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• improve your knowledge of the mathematical topics required for A level biology
• have a deeper understanding of the reasons why students have difficulty applying their mathematical skills in a biological context
• identify pedagogies to help address these issues
• explore mathematics resources suitable for teaching A level biology