Teaching GCSE Mathematics

Create an effective and engaging lesson environment for learning GCSE Mathematics

An extensive project aimed at improving pedagogy skills and subject knowledge to support teachers of GCSE Mathematics

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Overview

At MEI, we are committed to enhancing the quality of GCSE maths education across England. Our dedicated support provide teachers with the tools, resources, and professional development necessary to deliver engaging and effective maths lessons that inspire and empower students.

Professional development for GCSE teachers
Access to free resources
Support from expert maths specialists

Designed for teachers who wish to develop both their subject knowledge and classroom practice in maths at GCSE level.

Benefits of our Teaching GCSE Mathematics programme

Supporting New and Returning Maths Teachers

Our comprehensive programme is ideal for teachers who are new to teaching GCSE as well as those who wish to enhance their teaching of the subject.

Develop Professional Practice

Stay on top of your subject knowledge and teaching skills with our course to nurture a culture that enables pupils and staff to excel.

Giving you Something Extra

Once you have completed our live course, you will be offered exclusive access to more high-quality teaching materials and tools with our Teaching GCSE Mathematics Extra course.

Teaching GCSE Mathematics Live

The course delves into the main foundation tier topics within Key Stage 4 maths, whilst offering some insight into how these develop at the higher tier and beyond.

Course Highlights:

Practical Strategies: Learn effective teaching techniques and classroom activities.
Deepen Understanding: Dive into number, algebra, and geometry.
Effective Pedagogy: Learn key principles of effective teaching and apply them in your classroom.

Teaching GCSE Mathematics Extra

These sessions are an extension of what you learned in our live course. The course covers material that is not covered in the live course and complements your previous learning. 

Course Highlights:

Supportive Resources: access complimentary PowerPoints and Workbooks.
Flexible Learning: access the videos anytime at your own pace for ultimate flexibility.
Learning Platform: get access to MEI’s Integral learning platform.

“As someone at the start of my teaching career I’ve learned lots of new approaches to teaching these topics, ways of using manipulatives and interactive resources (particularly useful as I work in a specialist SEN setting) and ways of linking students’ existing skills and knowledge to newer concepts.”
Participant BATLEY GIRLS SCHOOL

“I have improved my personal maths knowledge and feel I can combine this with the concept of multiple representations to explain subjects to students.”
Participant TEACHING GCSE MATHEMATICS

Frequently asked questions

Your common questions and concerns

The Teaching GCSE Mathematics courses allows teachers to enhance their subject knowledge and pedagogical approaches for different mathematical topics that will suit students’ needs.

By joining the live course, you will have the opportunity to further your teaching skills by having exclusive access to our paid Teaching GCSE Extra on-demand learning modules.

Teaching GCSE Mathematics is designed for teachers who wish to develop both their subject knowledge and classroom practice in maths at GCSE level.

The courses will benefit:

New or recently qualified maths teachers looking to continue their professional development.
Maths teachers returning to the classroom.
Experienced teachers of KS3 maths who wish to learn more about GCSE Mathematics.
Teachers wanting to develop their own subject knowledge to enable them to teach foundation tier GCSE Mathematics confidently.
Teachers who are already teaching GCSE Mathematics in Key Stage 4 and looking to enhance their teaching.
Specialists in another subject who have been asked to teach Year 9, 10 or 11 maths lessons.

If you would like to discuss how MEI can support you in your teaching journey, then please contact teachersupport@mei.org.uk or call us on +44 (0)1225 776776

Attend the MEI Conference 2026

2-3 July 2026, Keele University

Join us at the premier maths education conference to inspire, collaborate and network with educators. Register your interest today.

Since 1990, the MEI Conference has been at the forefront of our efforts to support maths education. It reflects our philosophy that emphasising understanding and highlighting the connections within maths is the key to developing fluency, confidence and enjoyment in maths.