Meeting the needs of three distinct groups
- Gifted & Talented
- High Achievers
- Unidentified potential
Identifying the characteristics of high-achieving mathematicians
- Current DCSF advice
- National Strategy
Unpick the different approaches to teaching the gifted and talented
Applying current National Strategy and DCSF advice
Strengthen your teaching skills
Understand the approaches and learning styles of able mathematicians
Teaching techniques to:
- promote higher order thinking
- formulate questions to deepen mathematical thinking
- hold effective, whole-class discussions to deepen mathematical understanding
Resources for challenge - developing your own and sourcing others
Adapting standard questions into interesting mathematical challenges
Offering low threshold, high ceiling tasks and activities
Deepen mathematical understanding through discussion
Practical activities and problems that:
- have various approaches
- have multiple solutions
- explore new ideas
A learning environment to challenge and enrich learning for all
Promote a conjecturing atmosphere
An approach rich in opportunities for exploration, problem posing and extension
Strategies that will support all teachers
Masters Accredited
You can enrol on a Masters Degree in Teaching and Learning using this course as your first CPD module (worth twenty MA points). To enrol simply call us on FREEPHONE 0808 160 5 160 and request an application form.