COURSE OVERVIEW
Supporting teachers to develop confident, effective approaches to teaching Core Maths.
These Work Groups are designed for teachers who are in at least their second year of teaching Core Maths and want to strengthen how they teach mathematical concepts and processes effectively through contextualised problem-solving.
Run in partnership by Maths Hubs and the AMSP, each Work Group brings together teachers from local schools and colleges to collaborate with an expert in maths professional development. During the Work Group, participants will discuss teaching approaches, collaboratively plan and trial ideas between sessions, and reflect on how these approaches can improve students’ reasoning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
The Work Group focuses on applying the Core Maths ethos in the classroom, helping teachers develop resources and strategies that prepare students effectively for assessment while keeping learning rooted in meaningful, real-world contexts. You will be encouraged to share outcomes with departmental colleagues, supporting the wider role of Core Maths in post-16 mathematics provision.
The programme is the equivalent of 3 days, either online or blended.
Schools and colleges must be able to commit to the full programme when applying.
Summary
| Format | Blended |
| Audience | Teachers |
| Duration | 6 Months |
| Sessions | Equivalent of 3 days |
| Time: | Various |
| Cost | Free to state-funded teachers; £600 otherwise |
Curriculum: Core Maths
Focus: Core Maths Pedagogy, Contextualised Problem Solving, Critical Analysis, Classroom Discussion
Register your interest and apply
You will be taken to a separate Maths Hubs registration page outside of the AMSP website, where you can select your local Maths Hub and apply for the Work Group.
What you will learn
Strengthen Core Maths teaching through collaboration and classroom-based practice
Develop Core Maths Pedagogy
Explore practical approaches that reflect the Core Maths ethos and help you teach contextualised problem-solving with greater confidence.
Collaborate and Reflect
Work with other Core Maths teachers to discuss challenges, plan approaches, trial ideas and evaluate what works in your classroom.
Support Student Problem-Solving
Develop resources and strategies that strengthen students’ critical thinking, reasoning and open-ended problem-solving skills.
“Fantastic and unique opportunity to engage with colleagues outside of the school and exchange approaches, ideas, and resources. Will be asking if others in my department can also join the Work Group next year.”
“I really value the opportunity to work with other Core Maths teachers and explore different approaches to creating and delivering lessons and resources.”
“This Work Group really helped my confidence in teaching Core Maths. Prior to this I felt unsure about whether I was covering the topics and delivering the course as it should be. It was brilliant to have the chance to talk to others and to discuss the topic areas and the way other teachers were covering the material.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Your common questions and concerns answered
This Work Group is for experienced and developing teachers of Core Maths who are in at least their second year of teaching Core Maths.
Schools and colleges must commit to the full programme, including three days, or equivalent, of Work Group sessions, classroom/practice-based activity, and support for participants to share outcomes with colleagues.
The Work Group focuses on collaborative discussion, planning, trialling ideas between sessions and evaluation. Each Maths Hub will have a local theme varying from contextualised problem solving, critical analysis, equity and oracy through to participant interests.
To register your interest in the Developing Core Maths Pedagogy Work Groups, click the register/apply link above. You will be taken to the Maths Hubs registration page, where you can select your local Maths Hub and apply for the Work Group.
As part of the AMSP, you can also register for free resources via MEI’s Integral learning platform.
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