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Mathematics in Education and Industry

Teaching GCSE
Mathematics
Professional development for teachers of KS3/4 Mathematics

Hosted by Tendring Technology College, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex
Starting October 2014















A year-long course focusing on mathematics subject knowledge and classroom
practice to enable the effective teaching of GCSE mathematics.

The course includes:

Five course days spread across the academic year where participants work together on aspects
of mathematics.
Regular live online sessions with an expert tutor giving inspirational ideas for teaching
mathematics and improving the mathematical thinking skills of students.
Two years access to teaching and learning resources specifically created to support participants
in their classrooms.
Course dates:




Course fees for 2014/15 are 500.
To request a booking form email Teresa Mackinnon: tmackinnon@tendringtechnologycollege.org

For further details email Ali Johns, SLE Mathematics: ajohns@tendringtechnologycollege.org
Phone: 01255 672116
Day 1: Thursday 16
th
October 2014

Day 2: Friday 17
th
October 2014



Day 3: Friday 23
rd
January 2015


Day 4: Thursday 9
th
July 2015 Day 5: Friday 10
th
July 2015

Course aims:
Develop an understanding of Big Ideas in
mathematics.
Appreciate Principles of Effective Pedagogy in
mathematics teaching.
Gain a Toolbox of Strategies for applying these
principles in the classroom.
Gain a deep understanding of the content of
KS4 mathematics up to, and including, Higher
tier GCSE.
Practical tasks have been excellent.