Who can take part?
This programme is for teachers who are in the first two years of teaching Core Maths and are teaching a Core Maths class during the academic year 2024/25.
What is involved?
This programme supports teachers in developing specialist knowledge for teaching Core Maths and increases their confidence in teaching the course. The programme forms part of the overall Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP) and Maths Hubs Core Maths professional development offer.
Principal focus is on Core Maths subject knowledge and pedagogy and the programme will be based on these six key themes: Applying Fermi estimation and modelling; Exploring statistics; Making sense of finance; Using the pre-release materials; Developing critical analysis, and Creating contextualised activities.
Teachers are expected to attend all programme sessions (two face to face all day sessions plus 2 half day online sessions across the academic year), and to implement practice-based activities in between sessions to enable reflection on the pedagogical approaches they are trialling.
What will you learn?
Your students will have raised awareness of the use of maths and statistics in everyday life
You will plan lessons/sequences of lessons to promote student understanding, confidence, and progress
You will understand the philosophy of Core Maths, with its approach to maths through contextualised problem-solving
You will understand how online learning and technology can be used to support Core Maths teaching
What is the cost?
The New to Teaching Core Maths project is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme and the AMSP so is free to participating schools/colleges.
Core Maths Premium - increased funding for your school!
In October 2023, the Prime Minister announced proposals to introduce the Advanced British Standard for 16 to 19-year-olds, a new baccalaureate style qualification. The announcement included increased funding so schools and colleges can deliver maths to more students aged over 16. The investment has led to an increase in the rate of the AMP and the introduction of a new Core Maths Premium (CMP).