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Aims

  • Experience interesting and stimulating ways of embedding higher level problem-solving skills in the classroom
  • Consider how student aspirations can be raised through the use of challenging questions in safe situations
  • Network and share ideas with fellow teachers

Who will benefit from attending?

This conference is suitable for any teacher who is currently teaching AS/A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics or who expects to do so in the near future. The content included on the day is relevant to supporting the overarching problem-solving theme in the AS/A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics qualifications.

Content

As well as plenary sessions, each conference includes workshop sessions, with some choice of workshops.

Eligibility

This course is aimed at teachers from state-funded schools, colleges and academies. Teachers from independent schools are welcome to apply for a place, and will be contacted nearer the event should places still be available.

Cost

The A level Problem Solving Teacher Conference is free to state-funded schools and colleges.

Schools and colleges located within Targeted Support for Level 3 Maths Areas are eligible to receive a subsidy of £200 to support staff cover and travel costs.

Study schedule

Opening Plenary

Developing Reasoning and Logic

Mathematical argument, language and proof is an overarching theme in A level mathematics. In this workshop teachers will explore ways of developing students' skills in this area.

Workshop Choices (choose 2 out of 3):

A: Teaching Problem Solving
This workshop considers how students can be supported to build their own scaffolding for problems so that they have the tools to tackle mathematics in unfamiliar contexts 

and/or

B: Using questions from University Admissions Tests in regular lessons
The TMUA (Test of Mathematics for University Admissions) and MAT (Mathematics Admissions Test) are a rich resource for starters, plenaries and longer tasks for use with all students. This workshop provides an opportunity to try out a range of questions, and consider how you might adapt them for classroom use. 

and/or

C: Getting students started with STEP
STEP can appear very daunting to students (and teachers). This workshop will investigate questions which can support students starting their STEP journey. 

Closing Plenary

This plenary session considers the importance of developing good problem solving skills for students intending studying mathematics at university, and strategies for helping them to do this. 

Key facts

  • Reference:#12590
  • Audience:Teachers
  • Curriculum focus:A level Mathematics, A level Further Mathematics, University admissions tests
  • Mathematical focus:Problem solving, Reasoning
  • Format:Face-to-face
  • Duration:1 day(s)
  • Region:National
  • Venue:Leeds University
    Woodhouse Lane
    Leeds
    West Yorkshire
    LS2 9JT
  • Start date:11 Jul 2024
  • Course times:10:00 - 16:00
  • Fee:Free
  • TSMA subsidy:£200
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Queries?

If you have any queries about this event, please do not hesitate to contact:

Teacher Support Team
[email protected]
01225 716494

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