New to teaching Core Maths SL455 / RB02
Summary
This course offers support for teachers who are new to teaching Core Maths. You will work with experienced mathematics teachers to help you increase your confidence, develop teaching strategies for, and deepen your understanding of Core Maths.
Core Maths are a suite of Level 3 qualification for students who achieved at least a Grade 4 in GCSE mathematics and have chosen not to study A level Mathematics but wish to develop their quantitative and problem-solving skills by continuing to study mathematics.
In October 2023 the core maths premium was introduced to encourage the provision of core maths qualifications and expand maths education for students up to the age of 18.
Who is it for?
All teachers of Core Maths
What topics are covered?
We will cover topics common to all Core Maths specification, including ways of contextualising mathematics, modelling, estimation and more
How will you learn?
High impact, high quality CPD - delivered by experts - which will transform your teaching practice, and also give you the chance to meet colleagues from across the UK
How long is this course?
1 day
Who is the course leader?
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Louise Herbert
I am secondary science professional development leader at the National STEM learning centre. I previously taught for over 20 years in
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Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will:
- a clear understanding of the role of Core Maths in schools and colleges
- experience of different approaches to teaching mathematics that may differ from students’ experience of GCSE mathematics
- considered different sources of resources and how they may be used in the classroom
- developed strategies for assessing and tracking student progress
- discussed the different qualifications available and models for implementing core maths in your school or college
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| 1 New to teaching Core Maths | 07 July 2026 | 09:00-16:00 | Virtual |
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Cost
* Your school or college will receive the subsidy on successful completion of the CPD and impact toolkit. Find out more. | ||
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£199.00 +VAT | |
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£199.00 +VAT | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
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