Mathematical Thinking for GCSE
Work Group

A Work Group to deepen understanding of the subject knowledge and pedagogy related to the teaching and learning of mathematical reasoning

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The Central Maths Hub is looking to identify up to 8 schools to be involved in this Work Group.

This is a free opportunity for secondary colleagues to work with schools from across the region. The Work Group will meet four times across the year, to test and evaluate reasoning activities, which will be tested through lesson study. 


What does the project involve?
Two nominated teachers per school attend four afternoon sessions to trial and evaluate mathematical reasoning activities and resources.

During the sessions, colleagues will prepare for a lesson study trial in their own schools and agree and develop resources to deliver departmental training to support the approach. 

In between the workshops, lead teachers work with their own departments to test and evaluate the impact of the reasoning activities, by trialling the lesson..

Outcomes and recommendations from the Work Group will contribute to the national research in this area.


What are the benefits for participating schools?
Participating in the Work Group is intended to provide the following benefits:

• teachers will deepen their understanding of the subject knowledge and pedagogy related to the teaching and learning of mathematical reasoning
• teachers will plan more effectively to address the reasoning component within all lessons drawing on a wider repertoire of appropriate activities
• the lead teachers will develop their own PD leadership skills and the department will establish effective PD models to support ongoing improvements
• the department will identify resources and approaches that can be built into the schemes of work
• pupils will improve their confidence, fluency and logical precision when they engage in mathematical reasoning and appreciate more the centrality of reasoning when doing and learning mathematics

Who can apply?
The Work Group is intended for schools with maths departments that are fully committed to developing mathematical thinking and reasoning skills. In particular, departments should be committed to and have the capacity for engaging fully in this development work during 2019-20.

The nominated lead teachers should be experienced leads and teachers who are keen to develop their own practice and to support their colleagues as well. They would be expected to work closely with the head of department in leading change in the department. (Note: The head of department could be one of the nominated teachers.)


How do schools apply to take part?
Schools interested in applying to be part of a Central Maths Hub Work Group in 2019-20 should complete the expression of interest form and upload below.

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Dates

Cohort 1:
Session one: Friday 18th October 2019
Session two: Friday 6th December 2019
Session three: Friday 31st January 2020
Session four: Friday 20th March 2020​
Cohort 2:
Session one: TBC
Session two: TBC 
Session three: TBC
Session four: TBC

Time

12pm-4pm

Cost

FREE

Location

Bishop Challoner Catholic College

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