The Essentials of Teaching Maths Mastery
3 days
Duration
18 credits
Earned
Course Objectives
This teacher professional development course is designed to foster a deep understanding of:
- The Maths — No Problem! lesson structure, along with the principles and theories that underpin it.
- The key mathematical ideas, representations, and heuristics used throughout the programme.
- Implementation of the programme in the classroom and across the school.
- Assessment and evaluation from individual lessons to school-wide summative data.
This course aims to equip classroom teachers and maths leads with the skills necessary to implement and support the Maths — No Problem! Programme in their schools.
Course Content
Day 1 - Understanding Lesson Structure and Rationale
- Lesson Structure Overview: Learn about the different parts of a lesson and how they relate to whole class, pair, and individual activities.
- Textbook: Explore to Guided Practice: Engage in active participation to understand and practice the core elements of the teaching sequence and have an opportunity to understand the teaching approach.
- Workbook: Further active engagement to apply what's learned in practical scenarios.
- Progression through the 3-parts Lesson.
Day 2 - Representations, Applying Heuristics and Assessments
- Representations and Heuristics Application: Actively apply teaching strategies using basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) as examples.
- Journal Usage: Introduce light journal activities for reflection and learning reinforcement.
- Assessment Management: Learn about managing and conducting formative assessments with active participation.
- Evaluation Techniques: Discuss daily, weekly, and by-chapter evaluation strategies.
Day 3 - Implementation and Problem Solving
- Implementation Steps: Prioritise what to focus on first and how to develop it into a habit, followed by subsequent steps.
- Mind Challenges, Journals and Reviews: Engage with challenges and review activities to deepen understanding.
- FAQs on Curriculum Aims: Active discussion on fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving to align with curriculum goals.
- Support and Challenge Strategies for providing appropriate challenges and support to students.
Qualification
After attending the course delegates will receive 18 credits and can apply for the Maths — No Problem! Teacher qualification.
Who this is course intended for?
This course is intended for primary school teachers who are looking to improve their practice of teaching mathematics. It is designed to equip teachers with the skills, knowledge and mindset to be successful in the teaching of mathematics to mastery. Although not necessary, classroom experience in teaching mathematics to mastery is beneficial for this course. Successful completion of this course is a prerequisite for taking further advanced courses.
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