Overview
This On Demand Professional Development pod provides targeted support for teachers offering the pure maths components of A level Maths. It is intended to complement our live online professional development course, Subject knowledge Live | A level Mathematics: Pure Year 2.
The course comprises two topics:
- Numerical Methods for A level Maths
- Vectors for A level Maths
In each pod, there are short videos guiding you through the ideas of the topic, along with practice materials, triggers for reflection and suggestions for further study.
We encourage you to interact and collaborate with others studying the same material via the online forums. An expert tutor monitors the forums and responds to queries. An expert tutor will be monitoring the forums and will respond to queries.
The course offers total flexibility regarding when teachers can access the materials, day or night, over a period of up to one year. You will be able to track your progress within the course and see when you have completed a section or the full pod.
Aims
- To introduce teachers to the techniques in the numerical methods section and the vectors section of the A level Maths course
- To provide opportunities to reflect on subject content, resources and teaching ideas and to discuss these with other teachers via the course forums.
Content
| Section | Approximate time to complete* |
|---|---|
| Approximating solutions to equations | Up to 1 hour |
| Numerical integration | Up to 1 hour |
| Vectors | Up to 1 hour |
The suggested timings are approximate and indicate the minimum time required for a topic to be eligible for a certificate of participation. Each section provides links to additional resources, allowing participants to spend extra time consolidating and reflecting on the content as needed. You may request a certificate without completing all sections.
Cost
On Demand Professional Development is free to teachers in state-funded schools and colleges. Unfortunately, due to funding, we can’t currently accept teachers from other establishments.
What will I need?
An internet connection with the capability to watch video.
Queries?
If you have any queries about this event, please contact us:
Teacher Support Admin Team
teachersupport@mei.org.uk
01225 776776
What is On Demand professional development?
On Demand Professional Development is free to teachers in state-funded schools and colleges. Unfortunately, due to funding, we can’t currently accept teachers from other establishments.