Maths in primary computing CO418 / A24
Summary
This self-paced course will support you to develop an understanding of the links between maths and computing, highlighting the overlap of subject knowledge and showing how to promote deeper connections in learning in both subjects.
You will investigate the strong parallels between computational thinking and mathematical reasoning, highlighting key concepts and skills that can be applied to both subject areas. You will also look at the common pedagogical approaches of the two subjects and what this looks like in the classroom.
You will also consider the cross curricular opportunities for these subjects, looking at practical applications for the programming and data and information areas of the computing curriculum.
This course will show how both subjects can be enriched, with tangible computing activities bringing abstract mathematical ideas to life, and secure maths understanding providing the foundations for computing skills.
Ready to make the links between computing and maths? Enrol now and start your cross-curricular journey!
Who is it for?
Primary classroom teachers and subject leaders of primary computing or primary maths
How will you learn?
This online, self-paced course can be completed flexibly. You can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date, and keep access for a year after booking.
How long is this course?
This course is approximately 1.5 hours of self-directed learning
Who is the course leader?
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This is a self-paced Online Course
The course leader will be introduced in the course.
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Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the links between the subjects of primary computing and primary maths
- Explain the cross-subject skills of computational thinking and mathematical reasoning and problem solving
- Implement common pedagogical approaches between the two subjects
- Plan cross curricular activities in the computer science strand and information technology strand of computing
Sessions
| Date | Time | |
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| 1 Maths in primary computing | 01 April 2025 | 00:00-00:00 |
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Cost
| English Maintained | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
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| Other | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| Priority school | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| Priority school repeat teacher | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| Trainee Teacher | Activity feeFree | |
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