Mathematics in science teaching - Murray Park Only RK210 / N04
Start date
18 Jun 19
Location
Murray Park Community School, Murray Road, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9LL View on Google Map
Summary
There is an increased mathematical demand in science and a greater understanding is necessary to accelerate learning and raise attainment for science GCSE's.
This course explores the typical weaknesses in mathematics that hinder students' ability to understand and solve scientific problems. It will give teachers an increased confidence in teaching the mathematical aspects of secondary science and the skills and strategies to meet these requirements.
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- appreciate how weaknesses in understanding mathematics can lead to difficulty in understanding secondary science
- identify pedagogies to address these weaknesses
- understand how mathematics is used to make simple descriptions and predictions in science and how this might be supported by software examples
- access mathematics in science resources for teaching GCSE science
Sessions
Date | Time | Location | |
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Mathematics in the science classroom | 18 June 2019 | 11:20-12:20 | Murray Park Community School |
Notes
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Cost
State-funded school or college | Activity feeFree |
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Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity feeFree |
Additional information
Would you like this course delivered at your school? Contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to find out more.
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