NCP22-17 Mathematical Thinking for GCSE

Mathematical Thinking for GCSE

Overview
Exam boards often note that, when students come to GCSE examination, AO2 and AO3 are frequently poorly addressed. This Work Group is designed to meet teachers' needs in that it provide practical and theoretical elements to support the development of students' mathematical thinking, whilst offering a manageable structure for collaborative CPD.

The Work Group is structured around four mettings, with school-based tasks to complete and reflect upon between each meeting. Day 1 is a full day (or equivalent), with Days 2, 3 and 4 being around 0.5 days of input.

Who can take part?
This is for teachers of KS4 who want to further understand mathematical thinking, and devise related practical classroom strategies. Participants will be expected to lead developments in their own department and so should have the opportunity and authority to do this effecively. The project also offers an entry point into developing mastery approaches, or could support a department already involved in the Teaching for Mastery Programme.

Benefits

Your students will develop a range of strategies to allow them to get started on, and to think their way through, unfamiliar mathematical problems
You will develop your understanding of the role of reasoning and problem-solving in the curriculum
You will develop an effective repertoire of task types that give opportunities for mathematical thinking
You will be equipped to develop strategies and approaches to support mathematical thinking within your department

What is the cost?
FREE - the project is fully funded by Central Maths Hub so is free to participating schools in Birmingham, Dudley and Sandwell.

Our catalogue of Programmes, Work Groups and Community opportunities for 2022-2023 is now available to download. Can't find what you're looking for? Email the team at:
mathshub@bishopchalloner.bham.sch.uk

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