Overview

Theme: Developing the use of technology to support pupils' conceptual understanding of pure maths

Level 3 Maths Work Groups are sustained professional development programmes, run in partnership by Maths Hubs and the AMSP. Each Work Group is an ongoing collaboration between teachers from local schools and colleges led by an expert in maths professional development.

Developing A level Pedagogy Work Groups provide national support for the effective development of pedagogy in the teaching of A level Mathematics, to enhance the quality of teaching and the conceptual understanding of students, and the development of participants as leaders of A level teaching professional development in their own school or college.

Aims

• be more confident to teach aspects of the content at a greater depth
• apply related pedagogical approaches in their A level teaching for greater impact on student learning
• support colleagues in their own school/college in embedding themes from the Work Group in their teaching of A level mathematics
• become a part of a developing community of practice

Who will benefit from attending?

It is suitable for existing leaders of A level teaching or experienced teachers of A level Mathematics who wish to lead the development of pedagogy in A level teaching with other colleagues in their own or other schools.

Teachers will find this Work Group particularly useful if they have previously completed AS/A level Mathematics professional development, and want to influence their department's approach to teaching A level in the future.

Content

Theme: Developing the use of technology to support pupils' conceptual understanding of pure maths

The content of the Work Group sessions will be influenced by the needs of the participants, but we will use a variety of technology, including Desmos (Amplify), graphics calculators and spreadsheets to:

• enhance student learning in specific areas of A Level Maths (for example graphs, algebra, sequences, trigonometry, calculus)
• support students’ conceptual understanding of key concepts, and the links between them
• encourage students to check, interpret and verify solutions
• develop problem solving skills with technology

This Work Group is led by Stuart Allen.

Other information

Schools/colleges must be able to commit to the full programme of professional development which involves a total of three days (or equivalent) of Work Group sessions as well as classroom and practice-based activity which is an integral feature of these Work Groups. Participants must also be supported by their school/college leadership to explore outcomes from the project with other colleagues in their department.

Cost

State-funded schools, colleges and academies can participate in this Work Group for free.

Otherwise costs are as follows:

Online - £355 or Blended/face to face - £525

Study schedule

Key facts

• Reference:#14330
• Audience:Teachers
• Curriculum focus:A level Mathematics
• Format:Online
• Duration:15
• Region:South West
• Venue:Online
• Start date:11 Dec 2025
• Course times:13:15 - 15:45
• Fee:Free