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Opportunities for Maths Teachers

Charlie Stripp is coming to Leeds!

Come and join us at this free Yorkshire Branch of the Mathematical Society event.

Charlie Stripp MBE - Chief Executive of MEI, NCETM National Director and President of the Mathematical Association  is coming to speak on the Key challenges in maths education and how we might address them on Wednesday 9 October 2024.

Find out more here: https://www.stem.leeds.ac.uk/events/key-challenges-in-maths-education-and-how-we-might-address-them/

Embedding Mathematical Futures:
A course for KS4 Teachers

Date TBC, 09:30 - 15:00

A one-day course, organised jointly by the AMSP and the University of Leeds, looking at how teachers can enrich and develop the KS4 mathematics curriculum, developing students’ confidence and encouraging them to consider studying the subject in the sixth form and beyond. A great opportunity for teachers, especially those with little or no KS5 experience, to more fully understand the links between GCSE and A level and other post-16 options.

We will also consider how we all can play our part in ensuring mathematics is a diverse and inclusive discipline, welcoming and encouraging people from all backgrounds.

The day will be a series of workshops looking at how teachers can best influence and inspire students during their KS3/KS4 years.  Presenters will share a number of practical ideas and resources that can be used back in the classroom.

Aims

  • To share ideas and strategies to inspire your GCSE students and encourage them to continue with mathematics at Level 3.
  • To reflect on the important influence of teachers to encourage students from under-represented groups.
  • To model ways to support your students in developing their reasoning and problem solving skills.
  • To provide support in developing your professional practice and that of departmental colleagues.

Registration for your free place will be via the AMSP website - we will link from here in due course.

Talks for Teachers

Below are some of the talks we offer to teachers. If you are arranging a teacher network meeting or a departmental training session and would like to request a session please email us  here.

Beginning to teach mechanics at A Level – by Tom Roper, Past President of the Mathematical Association

The session will look closely at Newton’s Laws, the necessary assumptions made in mechanics and provide ways of revealing, examining and addressing misconceptions prevalent in all of us, teachers and students. The use of some very simple apparatus in the teaching of mechanics will be demonstrated and there will be ample opportunity for participation and discussion. Some examples of the way mechanics can provide powerful models of aspects of the real world will also be considered where time permits. The session could be run over half a day or a full day depending upon the needs of those attending.