Overview

Teaching Further Mathematics 2 (TFM2) is an extended professional development course for teachers wishing to develop their own subject knowledge and classroom practice in teaching A level Further Mathematics. It covers some of the pure material common to all A level Further Mathematics specifications.

TFM2 consists of:

• 10 live online tutorials
• Two compulsory study days
• Reference texts to support your studies
• Access to course-specific teaching and learning resources on Integral (MEI’s learning platform)
• Email support from a tutor and access to an online group forum

Participants will have the option to certificate by submitting an assignment at the end of the course.

TFM2 is the second unit of the TFM course. We advise completing TFM1 before completing TFM2 unless you are already very familiar with all of the topics in TFM1.

Aims

• Gain a deep understanding of the mechanics content in A level Further Mathematics
• Develop confidence and skills to teach further mechanics, focusing on subject knowledge and effective pedagogy
• Explore connections with other areas of mathematics
• Develop strategies for addressing key misunderstandings

Who will benefit from attending?

TFM2 is designed for teachers who are currently teaching A level Further Mathematics or who wish to teach it at some point in the near future.

Our extended courses enable teachers to broaden and deepen their subject, pedagogical and pedagogical content knowledge. This makes teachers better equipped to make links between topics, address students’ misconceptions and confidently challenge learners at all attainment levels. Our course aims and intended outcomes are consistent with the principles set out in the Education Inspection Framework.

Content

The TFM2 unit follows on from the TFM1 unit. Together the two units cover the pure maths content common in A level Further Mathematics specifications.

Live online sessions take place from 16:30 to 17:45 on Tuesdays; these are recorded and available for playback.

Tue 25 Feb:  Course welcome and introduction
Tue 4 Mar:  Polar coordinates
Tue 18 Mar:  Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
Tue 1 Apr:  Three dimensional vector geometry
Tue 29 Apr:  Further integration
Tue 13 May:  First order differential equations
Tue 3 Jun:  Second order differential equations
Tue 17 Jun:  Applications of differential equations
Tue 1 Jul:  Group theory
Tue 15 Jul:  Number theory

At the two course study days these topics will be explored further, with a greater emphasis on pedagogy. There will also be opportunities to consider how the use of technology can support teaching and learning. Please see the study schedule section below for further information.

Materials and equipment

A computer with a reliable internet connection will be required to attend the online tutorials. In addition, a headset with a microphone is suggested to get the best experience.

Eligibility

Participants must have a good knowledge of all of the topics in TFM1. We advise completing TFM1 before completing TFM2, though this is not compulsory.

Priority will be given to teachers working in state-funded schools and colleges in England. Please note that the course capacity is limited and places are allocated with the expectation that teachers will attend both study days. Please do not apply for this course unless you are prepared to commit to attending the study days.

A limited number of places are available for teachers working outside the state-funded sector in England.

Cost

This course is free of charge to teachers working in state-funded schools and colleges in England. For others the course fee is £495.

Schools and colleges located in areas targeted for additional support (TSMAs) will receive a subsidy payment of £200 for each study day attended.

Study schedule

Study days

Study days are face-to-face events that start at 10:00 and finish by 16:00, with lunch and refreshments provided.

Participants are expected to attend both face to face study days. Before applying, please ensure that you will be able to organise any necessary supply cover.

Applicants will be asked to select their order of preference from the following options:

The London Friday study day group is now fully booked and it will not be possible to swap to London Friday if you apply for the London Saturday group.

Please note that although it is our intention to run these study days face-to-face, exceptional circumstances may require events to be moved online. We therefore advise against making non-cancellable travel arrangements.

FAQs

It is difficult to be specific as this will depend on previous experience. In the past, participants have reported spending between one and four hours studying each week. We appreciate that most teachers have workloads that make regular study difficult, so the course is designed with flexibility in mind. We do ask that you have caught up with recordings of any missed sessions prior to attending study days.

It is not our usual policy to allow teachers to enrol on more than one extended course (TAM, TFM, TM, TS, TD) at the same time. Please contact us before making multiple course applications.

The end of course assignment is the only work that delegates hand in. To receive a certificate you will need to submit and pass the assignment. Certification is optional but we strongly encourage you to submit an assignment anyway to help you consolidate what you have learnt. In the past most teachers have chosen to submit an assignment.

We vary face-to-face study day locations. Recently study day locations have included London, Coventry and Manchester.

Participant feedback

Thanks for a great course, I have learnt a lot and am looking forward to trying some of the ideas out this year.

Genuinely been so impressed with TFM1&2 and have loved taking part. My teaching is heaps better for it.

Actually made me think about how to deliver a subject rather than just teach from the book.

The course was fantastic and I have used so many of the resources.

...it was nice to spend a day on maths with like-minded people.

Key facts

• Reference:#12902
• Audience:Teachers
• Curriculum focus:A level Further Mathematics
• Mathematical focus:Pure
• Event format:Blended
• Duration:6 months
• Study days:2
• Online sessions:10
• Region:National
• Fee:Free for state-funded schools; £495 otherwise
• TSMA subsidy:2 x £200