Core Maths
A programme to support teachers (or prospective teachers) of Core Maths.

FREE
A 2 day programme
​Lunch provided

Hosted by Bishop Challoner Catholic College, Birmingham B14 7EG
Our programmes
Join the 1,200 colleagues in our region, who have already chosen our programmes to refresh their knowledge and up-skill, by attending our free workshops and study days.

Our Mathematics programmes aim to increase the confidence of participants by providing a mix of subject knowledge and pedagogical support, whilst also providing access to a wealth of e-learning tasks and online resources.

Participate in school immersion opportunities, build upon your network of key professionals and classroom resources during flexible face-to-face sessions and obtain credits towards Masters qualifications with our partner Universities.


The Core Maths Programme
The programme focuses on developing Core Maths subject knowledge and effective classroom practice for those new to teaching Core Maths.

Course aims:
  • To improve the subject knowledge of participants working with Maths students in Secondary Schools
  • To develop better pedagogical understanding of the Core Maths curriculum
  • To be aware of appropriate resources available to use and support Core Maths teaching
  • To introduce problem solving in KS4 Maths

The course includes:
  • 12 hours of face-to-face support
  • Self-paced online learning
  • Access to a collection of high quality classroom resources 


Audience
  • Non-specialist teachers who could potentially teach Core Maths in addition to, or as their main subject
  • Non-specialist teachers who are currently teaching Core Maths
  • Teachers who are looking to return to the profession

Eligibility Criteria

  • Non-specialist (any teacher who did not obtain their qualification in Maths is eligible.)  These are non Maths teachers who currently teach Maths or could potentially  teach Maths in addition to their main role or has the capacity to teach Maths full time.
  • NQT (any NQT teacher who did not obtain their qualification in Maths is eligible.)
  • Those with QTLS status (not maths) who are teaching or have firm plans to teach in a secondary school or sixth form college are eligible.
  • Supply teachers  if they do not have a permanent contract with a school. (includes qualified Maths teachers if they are committed to returning to a permanent teaching post) are eligible
  • Academy teachers - teacher without QTS currently teaching in an Academy are eligible.


Register your place
Please complete the registration form below.


Any questions?
Please email us mathshub@bishopchalloner.bham.sch.uk if you would like any further information, or would like support with registration.
Dates
​(9am-3pm sessions)
Day one: Monday 8th July 2019
Day two: Tuesday 9th July 2019
Programme content

Problem solving & modelling
Spreadsheets & finance
Finance & data
Statistics
Probability
Graphical techniques & ICT
Cost
FREE

Places  available - register now:
"This programme has given me the confidence to teach Core Maths, which is a new subject for our college" 
Core Maths 2017/18 participant


"The facilitators were supportive and helpful and offered resources and techniques which will help me "
Core Maths 2017/18 participant
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