Overview

Teaching GCSE Mathematics is perfect for helping you develop your subject knowledge and classroom practice in maths at GCSE level. These sessions are ideal for those teaching GCSE maths for the first time or returning after a break, as well as those who wish to enhance their teaching.

The course delves into the main foundation topics found within Key Stage 4 maths, whilst also offering some insight into the higher-tier papers.

You will engage in complex questions and concepts common within the classroom. You will discuss strategies and pedagogical approaches for different mathematical topics that will suit students’ needs while considering different ways of thinking about the subject. The sessions will allow you to collaborate with fellow teachers by working through problems guided by our team of experts.

Aims

• Increase confidence with the subject content covered within the GCSE mathematics foundation tier.
• Learn more about the principles of effective pedagogy in mathematics teaching, with practical strategies and resources.
• Provide support with applying these principles in the classroom.
• Provide opportunities for reflection upon creating effective and engaging environments for learning mathematics.

Who will benefit from attending?

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

• a newly, or recently, qualified maths teacher looking to continue your professional development.
• a maths teacher returning to the classroom.
• an experienced teacher of KS3 maths who wishes to learn more about GCSE Mathematics.
• wanting to develop your own subject knowledge to enable you to confidently teach foundation tier GCSE Mathematics.
• already teaching GCSE Mathematics in Key Stage 4 and looking to enhance your teaching.
• a specialist in another subject who has been asked to teach Year 9, 10 or 11 maths lessons.

Support for non-specialist mathematics teachers is also available through the NCETM, through your local Maths Hub. Our Teaching GCSE Mathematics course is designed to complement this and the principles of Teaching for Mastery are embedded within our sessions.

If you are teaching resit students in a post-16 setting, you may want to follow our Teaching GCSE Mathematics resit (TGMr) course.

Content

The course requires active participation at ten online study sessions, which are focused on both subject knowledge and pedagogy.

Subject areas covered include number, algebra, geometry, probability and statistics topics.

The course is also underpinned by specific pedagogic themes:

• Building confidence.
• Deepening understanding.
• Use of mathematical representations (including digital technologies).

Materials and equipment

You will be expected to join via an internet-connected computer or tablet. A Zoom account will be required to access the sessions, which will be recorded for participant use only.

Other information

Participants will also have access to self-paced learning modules covering all the main foundation topics, with a focus on strengthening subject knowledge.

Cost

The total cost of the ten live online sessions and access to the recordings including access to the self-paced learning modules is £195.

You can enhance your experience of TGM Live by registering for 'Teaching GCSE Mathematics Extra', which comprises 8 pre-recorded sessions covering additional parts of the GCSE curriculum. This course will be available after the second live session at an additional cost of £95. Please note that it is not possible to access these without participating in TGM Live. All participants of TGM Live will be given further information on how to sign up to this. Further details can be found in the FAQs section below.

Study schedule

FAQs

What is the difference between TGM Live and TGM extra?

You can enhance your experience of TGM Live by registering for 'Teaching GCSE Mathematics Extra'. These extra sessions comprise a recorded presentation and accompanying resources, covering additional parts of the GCSE curriculum.

Key facts

• Reference:#13909
• Audience:Teachers
• Curriculum focus:11-16 Maths
• Mathematical focus:Problem solving, Curriculum planning, Reasoning, Use of technology
• Event format:Online
• Duration:15 hours
• Online sessions:10
• Region:National
• Venue:Online - Zoom
• Start date:29 Apr 2025
• Course times:16:30 - 18:00
• Fee:£195