Overview

Proportion is a key concept in mathematics. It reaches across many topics and understanding proportion is vital to providing secure mathematical knowledge and demonstrating high achievement. This one day course looks at some of these different topics with strategies for you to use in the classroom to develop the skills of your students. 

Feedback from previous courses:

'Very thought-provoking'

'Great for visual learners!'

'It will improve motivation in topics that some students struggle with.'

Aims

• To share ideas and strategies to enable your students to tackle questions involving proportion successfully.
• To model ways to support your students in developing their reasoning, problem solving, and deeper understanding skills. 
• To provide support in developing your professional practice and that of departmental colleagues.

Who will benefit from attending?

Teachers who wish to improve their teaching of GCSE maths and/or the skills of their students.

Content

Proportion underpins many aspects of the GCSE curriculum. 

Effective Teaching in the GCSE classroom considers different aspects of proportion and strategies for embedding understanding within the curriculum with the objective of increasing the number of students that choose to study maths post-16. Delegates will be provided with course materials electronically after attendance on the day.

Cost

Effective Teaching in the GCSE classroom is free to state-funded schools and colleges.

Key facts

• Reference:#12798
• Audience:Teachers
• Curriculum focus:11-16 Maths
• Mathematical focus:Reasoning
• Format:Face-to-face
• Duration:1 day(s)
• Region:National
• Venue:Challney High School for Girls
  Addington Way
  Luton
  Bedfordshire
  LU4 9FJ
• Start date:09 Jul 2024
• Course times:09:30 - 16:00
• Fee:Free
• TSMA subsidy:£200