21 September, 2023

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Teach the way you wish you were taught

This course introduces the core concepts and strategies used to teach maths for mastery. For teachers and schools researching maths mastery, this is the perfect first step.

In this two hour online seminar, we’ll cover over 20 years of pedagogical research, teaching methods and key learning theories of teaching maths for mastery.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong understanding of the theories that underpin maths mastery and what it takes to implement this approach in your school.

Course Highlights:

  • Cover the pedagogical research and evidence Singapore used to jump from the 400s to 500s on the TIMSS* scale
  • Tackle maths mastery learning theories from influential theorists: Jerome Bruner, Jean Piaget, Zoltan Dienes and Richard Skemp
  • Learn practical classroom skills and teaching methods to help pupils gain a deep understanding of maths
  • Explore use of three key learning tools: ten frames, number bonds and bar modelling

*Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study

Dates: 21 September, 2022
Time: 10:00–12:00 (BST)
Price: £80 + VAT

Who should attend?

This introductory course is for educators of all levels. No prior experience, course work or expertise in maths mastery required.

Craig Parkinson maths mastery primary trainer
This course will be run by Craig Parkinson, a trainer, consultant, and strengths-based coach. For the past 10 years he has worked with almost 9,000 teachers and senior leaders across the UK to embed the research-based findings of Maths – No Problem! and Visible Learning in almost all types of educational establishments.

Craig has been professionally involved in education since 2004 as a physics and maths teacher. One of his goals is to help teachers move pupils from just doing maths to thinking mathematically.

The full version of this course can be delivered as an inset day – contact training@mathsnoproblem.com for further details or click here