COURSE OVERVIEW
Develop the specialist knowledge, confidence and practical approaches you need to teach Core Maths effectively.
Run in partnership by Maths Hubs and the AMSP, this programme focuses on Core Maths pedagogy and subject knowledge through six sessions common to all Core Maths specifications: exploring statistics, applying Fermi estimation and modelling, developing critical analysis, making sense of finance, using the pre-release materials and creating contextualised activities.
Through these themed sessions and classroom/practice-based activities, you will explore how to plan lessons that build students’ understanding and confidence, develop classroom discussion and support student progression.
The practical element is central to the programme, helping you apply what you learn directly to your own Core Maths teaching.
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 | 6 |
| Time: | Various |
| Cost | Free to state-funded teachers; £600 otherwise |
Curriculum: Core Maths
Focus: Core Maths Pedagogy, Subject Knowledge, Developing 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 Programme.
What you will learn
Strengthen your Core Maths teaching and develop practical approaches that support students to apply mathematics confidently in authentic contexts.
Understand Core Maths pedagogy
Explore the philosophy of Core Maths, including contextualised problem-solving and the application of mathematics to authentic problems.
Develop specialist subject knowledge
Build confidence across key areas including Fermi estimation and modelling, statistics, critical analysis, finance, pre-release materials and creating contextualised activities.
Apply learning in the classroom
Explore or adapt activities from the programme in the classroom and develop classroom discussion to support students’ understanding and progression.
“A really valuable course for anyone beginning to teach Core Maths. It has provided practical ideas, increased my confidence in delivering the course, and I would highly recommend it to others.”
“It was a great programme that gave me confidence in what I am teaching as well as resources that I could use in my next lesson – the time invested in the programme replaced time planning.”
“As a new teacher of Core Maths, I felt more confident and ready to teach the course and try new approaches to engage my students. The resources and activities provided were really helpful, not only in the training sessions but also back at my school.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Your common questions and concerns answered
This programme is for teachers in their first two years of teaching Core Maths who are teaching a Core Maths class during the academic year.
The programme focuses on Core Maths subject knowledge and pedagogy through six key themes: statistics, Fermi estimation and modelling, critical analysis, finance, pre-release materials and creating contextualised activities.
Schools and colleges must commit to the full programme, which involves three days, or equivalent, of themed sessions as well as classroom/practice-based activity.
The New to Teaching Core Maths Programme is run in partnership with Maths Hubs, where it is also referenced as Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics – Core Maths Teachers.
To register your interest in the New to Teaching Core Maths Programme, 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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