Speakers: Joe Tazzyman and Paul Rowlandson

As part of the Oak National Academy project, MEI has produced financial education lessons. In KS1 and 2, these form part of the PSHE curriculum with links to relevant areas of the maths curriculum. In KS3 and 4, they look at how the maths learnt in the classroom can be used to understand personal finance. The lessons are designed to help pupils understand what personal finance is, how it can affect them and how their maths skills can help them to make sense of it. Topics we will look at in the session include: how money makes you feel; saving and spending; borrowing; payslips.

Suitable to those interested in lessons on financial education and applying maths in real-life contexts across Key Stages 1 to 4.

KS2-3 transition

Speaker: Steve Lomax

An underpinning principle of Teaching for Mastery is ‘Mathematics teaching for mastery assumes everyone can learn and enjoy mathematics.’ (NCETM ‘The Essence of Mathematics Teaching for Mastery’).

During the session, Steve Lomax will share findings from a GLOW Maths Hub action research innovation project exploring this principle and the feelings of tension, anxiety and low self-efficacy some pupils have when studying mathematics.

The session will also discuss and share some practical top tips on what teachers can do to address the problem of reducing maths anxiety and improving mathematical resilience.

All teachers of primary and secondary mathematics will benefit from this session.

KS2-3 transitionKS3 & 4

Speaker: Emma Bell

For some students, the journey towards a Level 2 maths qualification doesn’t end with Key Stage 4 – it continues into Further Education. How can teachers better support them on both sides of this transition, ensuring that the end of Year 11 is a comma, not a full stop, in their mathematical learning?

KS3 & 4FE, GCSE Resit & FS

Speakers: Cath Moore and Phil Chaffé

MEI is involved with a number of projects which links universities with GCSE students in state schools. This session will focus on the projects we have run with UCL and their work to raise the aspirations and achievement of students aiming for grade 6/7. We will look at some of the materials involved, the reasons behind the choices made and the benefits for the students and schools of early contact with Higher Education.

Some of the tasks will involve using Desmos; participants are advised to bring a laptop or tablet.

This session is ideal for teachers of students at KS3 and KS4.

KS3 & 4

Speakers: John Brennan-Rhodes and Sarah Denison

The maximum box is a classic task for applying differentiation to problems in context, but let’s go further and find more examples. This will include exploring topics from pure, mechanics and, maybe surprisingly to some, statistics! Although we will focus on some accessible examples of maximising and minimising using differentiation, the session has a wider aim to promote linking different parts of the maths A level curriculum.

This session would benefit all teachers of A level maths or those aspiring to teach it in the future.

A level Mathematics

Speakers: Tom Rainbow and Rob Eastaway

From football penalties to darts, Tom and Rob will take a mathematical and statistical look at a variety of sports to see if they can uncover some new strategies that could earn them millions. This session is for mathematical and sporting enthusiasts alike!

This session is relevant to all delegates.

KS3 & 4Core MathsEnrichment

Speakers: Toby Rome and Nicole Cozens

Would you rather fight one horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses? We will attempt to use sensible maths to resolve some of the silly sort of pub arguments so beloved by sixth-formers.

The maths used will focus on content covered in A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics, but at a superficial level. Teachers who are unfamiliar with specific topics will therefore still be able to participate – a willingness to suspend disbelief is more important than secure subject knowledge!

A level MathematicsA level Further MathematicsEnrichment

Speaker: James Morris

It’s easy for students to confuse aspects of the Travelling Salesperson Problem (TSP) or to miss some of the small details required for a deep understanding. We will consider misconceptions and explore resources to enrich teaching the TSP.

This session assumes familiarity with the topic and is a repeat of the 2024 Further Maths Conference.

This session is ideal for anyone who would like to consider the wider implications of the TSP to enrich their teaching or extend students aspiring to the highest grades.

This session will assume a familiarity with the TSP; anyone who is ‘rusty’ with the TSP knowledge is very welcome to attend.

A level Further Mathematics

Speaker: Paul Rowlandson

What is in the Oak maths curriculum? Why are topics being address in this order? Why are units structured this way? Can these resources be adapted to support my teaching practice? How can I embed these resources into my existing curriculum? This session will look at the newly created Oak National Academy maths lessons (created in partnership with MEI) and how they can form a starting point to reduce teacher workload and support professional development.

This session is suitable for anyone considering using the Oak resources for Key Stage 3 or 4 and would like to know how to embed this within their existing curriculum structure.

KS3 & 4

Speakers: Jo Sibley and Susanne Mallett

We will look at how studying a Further Maths qualification at KS4 can support students to achieve the highest grades at GCSE, creates opportunities for developing problem solving skills and builds confidence for studying A level Maths and Further Maths. We will take a deep dive on some of the rich content of Level 2 Further Maths; including both AQA Certificate in Level 2 Further Mathematics and Pearson Extended Maths Certificate discussion.

Suitable for all secondary maths teachers.

KS3 & 4A level MathematicsEnrichment

Speakers: Martin Newton and Jude Mortimer

Join us for an immersive CPD session where we explore the pedagogy of ‘People Maths,’ where human interaction becomes the ultimate manipulative. Through a series of engaging activities, participants will encounter the power of real-world connections in solving mathematical problems.

Expect a hands-on experience where collaboration and exploration are paramount. From interactive problem-solving to group dynamics, attendees will witness first-hand the transformative potential of using people as manipulatives.

In this session you will explore how to engage students with reasoning and problem solving through a different approach, that encourages mathematical thinking and discussion.
Leave your calculators at home and come prepared to dive into the world of ‘People Maths,’ where the only resource you need is yourself. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for further professional development.

Aimed at FE maths teachers and adult maths teachers, and is equally suitable for primary and secondary teachers of all attainment ranges.

FE, GCSE Resit & FS

Speakers: Nicole Cozens, Tom Button and Rob Butler

The Big Earth Data Project is a set of resources developed by MEI and funded by the UK Space Agency. We will demonstrate how the resources can be used to teach aspects of the current curriculum for Key Stage 3-4 and A level Mathematics. You will see how students can be inspired by environmental data collected from satellites and how they can explore this for themselves.

Appropriate for any teacher of Mathematics.

KS3 & 4A level MathematicsUse of technology

Speaker: Paddy MacMahon

Summing series, finding nth terms and counting problems are just some of the wonderful applications of generating functions. They make an ideal enrichment topic, and we will explore some concrete applications: summing some interesting series, finding an nth term for the Fibonacci Sequence, and counting outcomes on multiple dice. The content overlaps nicely with work on binomial expansions and discrete random variables, but also serves as a fascinating extension topic in its own right.

Suitable for teachers of upper secondary pupils and delegates interesting in exploring a rich and varied area of mathematics.

A pen and paper is all that’s required, and a calculator might be useful!

A level MathematicsA level Further MathematicsEnrichment

Speaker: Ray Huntley

We will consider the hierarchy of operations which begins with addition, and through a series of repeated use of each layer of operation, move through multiplication, exponentiation and beyond! The ‘beyond’ is mind-blowingly large, but the repeated operation concept is explorable as an enrichment for the most able students who enjoy the challenge of working with huge numbers – and we mean HUGE!

Suitable for all secondary and college teachers who enjoy engaging with unusual topics, especially those who teach the more able students and wish to consider a different type of enrichment activity.

KS3 & 4A level MathematicsEnrichment

Speaker: Dr Aeran Fleming

Mathematics anxiety is defined to be, “a feeling of tension and anxiety that interferes with the manipulation of numbers and the solving of mathematical problems in ordinary life and academic situations”. Maths anxiety affects nearly all students of maths and high levels can led to serious student underperformance.

Dr Mark Hodds from Coventry University has researched Mathematics anxiety and how it can be reduced by increasing students’ mathematical resilience. This workshop will introduce Mark’s research and provide some practical ideas that can be used in the classroom to increase students’ mathematical resilience. I will provide some training for teachers and share some of the resources that have been developed in collaboration between Coventry University and Exeter Mathematics School. This session will be suitable for all teachers of A-level maths, A-level further maths, Core maths and GCSE resits.

Aimed at teachers of A-level maths and Further maths, Core maths and GCSE resists.

Core MathsA level MathematicsA level Further Mathematics

Speaker: Raluca Sandu

This session has been designed to highlight the advantages of current and future Casio Graphing and Classpad technologies. Focusing on meeting the needs of teaching, learning and assessment for A Level Mathematics.

The split session will deal initially with teachers gaining a better hands on understanding of using Casio technology. The content will be a common theme to the start of all the Casio sessions.

This will be followed by more examples in a practical teaching context when using technology in the classroom, examining topics such as binomial and normal probability calculations, hypothesis testing and critical values.

There will be plenty of opportunities for Q&A with the available Casio experts.

Handsets will be provided for use during the session.

This session is open to all delegates and those attending this or another Casio session will be eligible to apply for a free Casio Graphing calculator.

A level MathematicsA level Further MathematicsUse of technology

Speakers: Nicole Cozens and Jo Sibley

We will look at the progress of the Birmingham MPP, and the lessons learned in using Maths Champions to engage, enthuse and develop a department’s capacity to assure progress of pupil premium students matches those of non-pupil premium students. We will include mentoring, curriculum support, Level 2 FM and embedding problem solving and sample some of the engaging maths used to inspire students enrolled in the project.

Aimed at all secondary Maths teachers.

KS2-3 transitionKS3 & 4Enrichment

Speaker: Cath Moore

Take this opportunity to experience this year’s Maths Feast. No prior knowledge is necessary, in fact it will be more fun without! We will look at some of the rounds and discuss how these materials can be used in the classroom to support, enrich and engage students.

This is ideal for all KS3, KS4 and even GCSE resit maths teachers.

KS3 & 4FE, GCSE Resit & FSEnrichment

Speaker: Sally Drury

You will share the challenges you face in FE delivering maths to an ever increasing number of students with limited resources (including staff). We shall investigate strategies to maximise the outcomes for resit students in these challenging circumstances.

For teachers of GCSE in Further Education.

FE, GCSE Resit & FSMaths in other subjects

Speakers: Toby Rome and Rachel Beddoes

For teachers who are willing to step outside of their comfort zone and banish desks! Explore the teaching of maths through dramatic techniques such as role-play and storytelling. This will be fully interactive and probably quite silly, so please come prepared to get involved. Please note that this session was previously offered at the 2018 and 2019 conferences, and content will be repeated.

Aimed at any maths teacher with a willingness to not take themselves too seriously. The maths content will focus on GCSE topics, but is adaptable to all levels.

KS3 & 4Enrichment

Speakers: Simon Clay and Alistair Bissell

It is very easy for A level students to move quickly towards abstract or algebraic reasoning. We will look at some of the possibilities which exist for reasoning numerically at A level and the potential advantages this may bring.

Aimed at teachers of A level Mathematics.

A level Mathematics

Speaker: Steven Walker

The session will look at student performance in the A Level Maths assessments to date. We will consider trends in how students have responded and identify the topics and style of questions that students have found most challenging. This will be done through looking at responses to the questions set from both OCR specifications, but the material will be useful to teachers of any A Level Maths qualification.

A level Mathematics

Speaker: Brian Brooks
There are a few related ideas floating around the maths education universe with names like “desirable difficulties” or “productive struggle”. They have in common the thesis that, at times at least, making our students’ lives easier can hinder their understanding and the longevity of their skills. In this workshop, we will scan the lexicon of ways in which we ease the paths of our students and, focussing on a few of these, examine just how advantageous or otherwise these easing attempts are. Some strategies are so widespread, and with such obvious advantages in the short-term, that we may never think to question their benefits or to consider alternatives. This session is a chance to do just that with some enduring pedagogical touchstones. Get ready for a radical disruption of your teaching lives!

Specific examples of material are likely to draw on the A-level syllabus, but the ideas are just as applicable to teaching at GCSE.

KS3 & 4A level MathematicsA level Further Mathematics

Speaker: Amarpreet Singh Kular

This session is designed for those who currently use graphing technology and how Casio Graphing solutions can support the teaching, learning and assessment of Mathematics.

The sessions will focus on best practice in purchasing and implementing a graphing calculator.

There will be plenty of opportunities for Q&A with the available Casio experts.

Handsets will be provided for use during the session.

This session is open to all delegates and those attending this or another Casio session will be eligible to apply for a free Casio Graphing calculator.

A level MathematicsA level Further MathematicsUse of technology

Speakers: Natalie Vernon and Sarah Denison

The Desmos Geometry Tool is a dynamic, interactive platform that allows you to explore geometry in a powerful and engaging way. The use of this technology gives us the opportunity to move beyond the mechanics of creating individual representations of geometrical objects, to the wonder of considering what properties hold for dynamically represented families of objects. This in turn allows us to move the focus of our teaching to discussion of these unifying properties and their application. We will look at how to explore transformations, circle theorems, constructions and more. Desmos Geometry Tool is an incredibly intuitive space – but don’t worry, we have some hidden gems to show you as well!

KS2-3 transitionKS3 & 4Use of technology

Speakers: Vicky Wheelhouse and Susanne Mallett

Used heavily in primary maths, manipulatives are useful for helping pupils ‘see the maths’ and understand the underlying mathematical structures. This supports pupils in making links between the concrete, pictorial and abstract representations of the mathematics. In this session we explore the use of manipulatives at KS4 and how they can help pupils deepen their understanding of maths.

Aimed at teachers working in Key Stages 3 and 4 and those who wish to discuss the relevance of manipulatives in the classroom.

KS3 & 4

Speakers: Emma Bell and Rebecca Atherfold

Resit students in FE have gaps in their learning, from both primary and secondary school. Oak National Academy provides fully resourced lessons from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4 which can support FE teachers to plug those gaps, as well as seeing how concepts might have been taught at school and saving planning time. We will explore how FE teachers can make the most of this resource, supporting both their own professional development as well as the development of their learners.

Aimed at Further Education teachers.

FE, GCSE Resit & FS

Speaker: Bernard Murphy

Amongst the almost 2000 questions on the 140 AS/A level papers from the current specification, there are some that illuminate: they might partially reveal an interesting mathematical idea, nudge you towards further exploration or help students see into the minds of examiners. We’ll look at a dozen of these that I hope you’ll want to take back to use with your students.

A level Mathematics

Speaker: Simon Clay

Mechanics helps us to model the real world. Students arrive in our A level classrooms with experience of both motion and forces, two of the central ideas within mechanics at A level. This session will offer practical demonstrations which are easy to set up and use, and which help expose misconceptions and deepen understanding of mechanics principles.

Aimed at teachers who are new to teaching mechanics or those who want to incorporate practical activities and demonstrations into their lessons.

A level Mathematics

Speakers: Tom Rainbow and Alistair Bissell

This session will offer the opportunity to engage with activities relating to materials produced from trees. Teachers will be encouraged to reflect and share their thoughts in this workshop.

This session is suitable for teachers of KS3, GCSE or Core Maths who want to consider issues of sustainability in their lessons.

KS3 & 4Core MathsEnrichment

Speakers: Chris Saker and Paul Chillingworth

We will give an overview about what universities are saying about in relation to university admissions for a variety of degrees, covering A level Maths, Further Maths and Core Maths. We will consider how university admissions are responding to the introduction of T-levels, and will have some time to get hands on with some data that may help students with their choice of qualifications post-16.

Aimed at anyone involved in giving guidance to students about their mathematical options post-16. Having a device which can access the internet would be useful, but not essential.

Core MathsA level MathematicsA level Further Mathematics

Speaker: Martyn Parker

In this session we will use practical demonstrations to illustrate some unusual and potentially unexpected aspects of probability. The aim is to provide practitioners with sessions they can use or adapt to their teaching to illustrate aspects of probability and also stretch and challenge their students. The session will include how these specific aspects underpin modern probability and its applications.

Delegates are invited to bring a laptop but this is not essential.

The session will be primarily aimed at those teaching A-level mathematics. The session itself will be suitable for those that are looking to stretch and challenge able GCSE students.

A level MathematicsA level Further MathematicsEnrichment

Speakers: Alison Hopper and Joe Tazzyman

Learning from Oracy within Maths Hubs projects, including the Years 5 – 8 Continuity NCP, what can we do in our classrooms to create a culture where talk strengthens mathematical thinking and reasoning?

Aimed at teachers looking to promote and develop the use of talk and a culture of talk in the maths classroom.

KS2-3 transition

Speakers: Natalie Vernon and Paul Chillingworth

We will look at how dynamic variation and visualisations in Desmos can help introduce key statistical concepts, such as probability, averages and graphs, in ways that static examples cannot. Come and join us to see how fundamental ideas such as long-term trends can be easily be brought to life, allowing our statistical teaching to leap from the textbook page.

This session is aimed at teachers of GCSE and A level Maths.
Please bring a Wi-Fi enabled device, preferably a laptop, to this session.

KS3 & 4A level MathematicsUse of technology

Speaker: John Daw

In today’s classrooms, effective communication is key to capturing students’ attention and fostering meaningful learning experiences. But how do we truly connect with a generation raised on video games, social media, and constant digital engagement? In this interactive session, we’ll dive into the world of student communication and explore the how to speak their language.

We’ll also discuss how game-inspired strategies can transform your teaching approach, boost student motivation, and create a dynamic learning environment. From earning points and levelling up to unlocking achievements, discover how gamifying your lessons can turn education into an exciting adventure, helping students stay engaged, collaborate, and thrive.

Aimed at staff who struggle with engagement in lessons, staff who want to take a different approach to how they communicate with students.

FE, GCSE Resit & FS

Speaker: Tom Button

Data Science is an exciting and rapidly growing area of work that has already made its way into a significant number of university courses across the country. MEI has developed two different-sized courses for A level/Core Maths students. The courses use Python to explore introduce students to data analysis, machine learning and artificial intelligence. We will explore activities from these courses and discuss how you can use them with your students.

Aimed at any teacher of A level or Core Maths.

Delegates will need to bring an internet-connected laptop or tablet.

Core MathsA level MathematicsUse of technology

Speakers: John Brennan-Rhodes and Cath Moore

Identifying the cause of student errors can be tricky. Through examining examples and inviting participants to contribute to its construction, the session will develop a ‘misunderstanding fixing toolkit’. Its purpose is to support in identifying the underlying causes and we will discuss how we can help students consolidate their new understanding.

This session will be of interest to teachers of both GCSE and A level. There will be examples from both phases, but you do not need experience of both GCSE and A level teaching to enjoy the session.

KS3 & 4FE, GCSE Resit & FSA level Mathematics

Speakers: Cat van Saarloos, Martin Newton and Jude Mortimer

This session explores how grounding lessons in meaningful, relatable scenarios can spark curiosity, engage learners, and build a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. We’ll share ideas and insights from the Multiply Programme, showcasing practical strategies to connect maths to students’ everyday lives. You’ll leave with inspiring approaches to make maths more engaging, inclusive, and impactful for all.

This session would be useful for anyone who is regularly asked ‘when are we ever going to need this?’

FE, GCSE Resit & FS

Speaker: Tim Honeywill

There is something a little scary about the first time you are asked if you could give a Mock Interview to a student. CPD training for being a mock interviewer is not something I have seen, probably because of the small proportion of students who need interview support, specifically Mathematics. (I find that most of the interview preparation and advice for students is helpful primarily for NON-Mathematics interviews).

I am not an expert, but I have experience and last year co-ordinated or gave fifty Mathematics Mock Interviews, and I hope that sharing my experiences and tips will be helpful.
I would also like to give you the opportunity to have a go at being interviewer, interviewee and observer (just the latter if I am taking you too much out of your comfort zone). I will give you a list of questions you can use (or use your own). Some I have sourced from elsewhere, some I made up myself and some I was told excitedly by my students actually appeared in their real interviews. Feel free to guess which are which!

Any A Level teacher who is asked to give Mathematics Mock Interviews but does not yet have the experience and/or the confidence, this session is for you! That said, this might be of interest to anyone else, as after a sharing of my thoughts (and other people’s) there will be a chance to try some fun Maths questions (while being interviewed!).

KS3 & 4A level MathematicsA level Further Mathematics

Speaker: Simon May

This session has been designed to highlight the advantages of current and future Casio Graphing and Classpad technologies. Focusing on meeting the needs of teaching, learning and assessment for A Level Mathematics.

The split session will deal initially with teachers gaining a better hands on understanding of using Casio technology. The content will be a common theme to the start of all the Casio sessions.

This will be followed by more examples in a practical teaching context when using technology in the classroom, examining topics such as polynomials, SUVAT equations, simultaneous equations and numerical methods.

There will be plenty of opportunities for Q&A with the available Casio experts.

Handsets will be provided for use during the session.

This session is aimed at teachers of maths at all levels and is open to all delegates and those attending this or another Casio session will be eligible to apply for a free Casio Graphing calculator.

A level MathematicsA level Further MathematicsUse of technology

Speaker: Vicky Wheelhouse

MEI’s work with Oak National Academy has led to the creation of 18 lessons exploring different careers and the maths used in them. These lessons are aimed at pupils at the end of KS3. This session explores the resources and how they could be used in the classroom.

Aimed at anyone interested in how classroom maths is used in different professions.

KS3 & 4

Speaker: Jo Morgan

We will look at a range of strategies that schools can adopt to ensure that students are sufficiently challenged in maths. The focus will be on how to boost the number of students getting a Grade 7+ at GCSE, therefore improving potential uptake maths at A level. In this session we will talk about both curriculum strategies and teaching approaches at Key Stage 3 and 4.

Aimed at teachers of maths at Key Stages 3 and 4.

KS3 & 4

Speaker: Donna Varney

A practical hands-on session to consider how manipulatives can support learners struggling to grasp aspects of number.

An opportunity to explore a range of manipulatives to engage learners and support them to make connections in their mathematics.

Aimed at colleagues who work with learners who struggle in Mathematics.

KS3 & 4FE, GCSE Resit & FS

Speakers: Rosie Benton, Catherine Berry and Andy Lumley

The Integral content team are here to take you through our new PowerPoint resources for AS Pure Maths and the pedagogy behind them. We will share our guiding design principles and there will be opportunities to discuss how to use PowerPoint presentations effectively to promote deeper thinking in your classroom.

Whilst these PowerPoints are aimed at the A-level classroom the principles and techniques can be applied to all levels of teaching so there will be something for everyone, whether or not you subscribe to Integral.

KS3 & 4A level MathematicsA level Further Mathematics

Speakers: Paul Chillingworth and John Brennan-Rhodes

All too often in statistics we work with just one sample which does little to show us the wider picture. Desmos provides us with a powerful, quick and easy way to simulate many samples and dynamically visualise the underlying concepts. This has fundamentally changed the way we, the presenters, have approached teaching statistics and we would love to share it with you.

A level maths and further maths teachers would benefit from this session. Some of the teaching tools presented will be useful in further maths, but we will base our activities on A level maths content.

It would be better for delegates to have a laptop in this session although Desmos can be used on a mobile phone.

A level MathematicsA level Further MathematicsUse of technology

Speakers: Phil Chaffé and Chris Saker

Sequences and series offer a fantastic opportunity to explore some deep mathematical ideas from an A level starting point. This session will introduce some interesting and diverse number sequences that A level Maths and Further Maths students will find approachable and will provide starting points for deeper mathematical thinking. You will be taking part in some interactive activities in order to explore how various sequences work and how they can be linked to the A level content.

A level MathematicsA level Further MathematicsEnrichment

Speakers: Sarah Denison and Cat van Saarloos

For many students the only mathematicians they hear about by name are dead, white, European men, often with little or no context. We will explore some significant figures from mathematical history celebrating some lesser known mathematicians and re-evaluating some more celebrated.

Aimed at teachers of secondary mathematics.

KS3 & 4Core MathsA level Mathematics

Speaker: Neil Sheldon

Mathematics is often regarded as the nearest thing to certainty that human minds are capable of. Yet Bertrand Russell described mathematics as the subject in which we never know what we are talking about, nor whether what we are saying is true. This talk will aim to steer a path between these two extremes and to formulate an understanding of what mathematics is really all about – an understanding that ought to underpin our teaching of the subject.

Suitable for all teachers of mathematics.

A level MathematicsA level Further MathematicsEnrichment

Speaker: Susanne Mallett

There is an increasing number of non-specialist maths teachers working in schools. We will give participants a flavour of some of the support offered by MEI and their local Maths Hub, to develop subject and pedagogical knowledge.

Suitable for any secondary maths teacher or leader

KS3 & 4

Speaker: Alison Hopper

Many key number concepts which underpin the KS3 curriculum have their foundations in primary school. How do we support pupils to see the maths that they have learned before in the maths that they are learning now? We will explore progression through the maths curriculum and consider how we can ensure that pupils see connections between areas of maths linked by a key concept.

KS2-3 transitionKS3 & 4

Speakers: Jude Mortimer and Martin Newton

We’ve seen how teaching for mastery transforms learning in primary and secondary education, and its proven impact in Further Education. Introducing mastery into adult maths learning is the final piece of the jigsaw.

This session explores the core principles of maths mastery and how to adapt them for adult education, whether teaching Functional Skills, GCSE, or unaccredited courses. With adult learners coming from diverse backgrounds and bringing a wide range of previous maths experiences, we’ll discuss and experience practical strategies to create meaningful, mastery-driven learning experiences.

Join us as we uncover effective ways to introduce maths mastery into adult learning settings and empower learners to build confidence and success in maths.

FE, GCSE Resit & FS

Speakers: Sarah Denison and Rachel Beddoes

Exploring the research into girls participation and strategies for teachers to support increasing participation in Level 3 maths and progression to STEM degrees and careers for female students.

KS3 & 4Core MathsA level Mathematics

Speaker: Bernard Murphy

“It is not a story of brilliant achievement, heroic deeds, or noble sacrifice. It is a story of blind stumbling and chance discovery, of groping in the dark and refusing to admit the light. It is a story replete with obscurantism and prejudice, of sound judgement often eclipsed by a loyalty to tradition, and of reason long held subservient to custom. In short, it is a human story.”

This session is an attempt to pay homage to Tobias Dantzig and his wonderful book ‘Number’, published in 1930, from which this quote is taken.

Enrichment

Speaker: Colin Wright

These days we can easily turn to the internet to find compass and straight-edge constructions of the regular pentagon (and other shapes) … but how do we know they really are what they claim to be? By using algebra we can derive a construction that we absolutely know is perfect.

Includes actual construction. Or two.

Suitable for anyone comfortable with solving quadratics.

Please bring a compass and ruler!

A level MathematicsA level Further MathematicsEnrichment

Speaker: Abi Bown

A hands-on enrichment session investigating something which is completely new to students/teachers. We’ll use mathematical problem solving and reasoning skills to explore new concepts. We’ll apply basic maths (no knowledge beyond GCSE proof and fractions) to introduce new ideas.

Tangles is related to knot theory; be prepared to play with string!

This session is accessible to anyone familiar with GCSE proof and fractions. There will be the opportunity to work with others so consider attending if this is outside your comfort zone.

KS3 & 4A level Mathematics

Speaker: James Davis

This session has been designed to highlight the advantages of current and future Casio Graphing and Classpad technologies. Focusing on meeting the needs of teaching, learning and assessment for A Level Mathematics.

The split session will deal initially with teachers gaining a better hands on understanding of using Casio technology. The content will be a common theme to the start of all the Casio sessions.

This will be followed by more examples in a practical teaching context when using technology in the classroom, examining topics such as statistical analysis and statistical graphs including scatter diagrams and boxplots. There will be plenty of opportunities for Q&A with the available Casio experts.

Handsets will be provided for use during the session.

This session is open to all delegates and those attending this or another Casio session will be eligible to apply for a free Casio Graphing calculator.

A level MathematicsA level Further MathematicsUse of technology