Discover ways to help GCSE students improve their mathematical thinking.

Who can take part?

This is for teachers of KS4 who want to further understand mathematical thinking, and devise related practical classroom strategies. Participants will be expected to lead developments in their own department and so should have the opportunity and authority to do this effectively. The project also offers an entry point into developing mastery approaches, or could support a department already involved in the Teaching for Mastery Programme.

What is involved?

Exam boards often note that, when students come to GCSE examinations, AO2 and AO3 are frequently poorly addressed. This Work Group is designed to meet teachers’ needs in that it provides practical and theoretical elements to support the development of students’ mathematical thinking, whilst offering a manageable structure for collaborative CPD.

The Work Group is structured around four meetings, with school-based tasks to complete and reflect upon between each meeting. Day 1 is a full day (or equivalent), with Days 2, 3 and 4 being around 0.5 days of input.

What will you learn?

What is the cost?

The Mathematical Thinking for GCSE project is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools.

*The London Central and West Maths Hub reserves the right to charge a £75 fee for non-attendance to the sessions or for cancellations to any of the sessions with less than 1 weeks’ notice.**

Dates:

Session 1 – 30th November 22, 9:30am – 3:30pm at Fox Primary School

Session 2 – 12th December 22, 9:30am – 3:30pm at Fox Primary School

Session 3 – 24th January 23, 3:00pm – 5:00pm Online

Please see Mathematical Thinking at GCSE Flyer here and application form here.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at admin@lcwmathshub.co.uk