$Cross Phase \u2013 Supporting Low Attainers to Achieve L2 Work Group$

Identify and meet the needs of students continuing L2 study at post-16
About this Event

What is involved?

This is for teachers whose students will study Level 2 maths across secondary and post-16. Teachers of Years 10 and 11, and of post-16 GCSE Maths and/or Functional Skills Maths, will develop ways to support students who need to study maths beyond age 16 to achieve a L2 qualification.Work Groups will focus on developing transferable teaching techniques aligned to teaching for mastery. Participants will attend four half-day workshops and online twilight sessions in-between.

Who can take part?

This is for teachers of GCSE Maths, and for those teaching GCSE Maths resit and/or Functional Skills Maths. Participants may be based in secondary schools, UTCs, FE colleges, Sixth Form colleges, schools with post-16 provision, or other post-16 settings.

Benefits:

Your students will demonstrate a positive attitude to maths
You will ensure that lesson design and pedagogy demonstrate a secure knowledge of curriculum continuity and sequencing
You will understand the importance of consistency of language and representations relating to specific curriculum areas
You and your colleagues will make collaboration a normal part of transition, supporting students continuing to work towards a L2 maths qualification

Cost:

The Cross Phase – Supporting Low Attainers to Achieve a L2 Qualification in Mathematics project is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools/colleges.

Dates:

Session 1—Thursday 16th November, 1pm to 4pm, Location TBC

Session 2—Thursday 11th January, 3pm - 4:30 pm (online)

Session 3—Friday 26th January, 1pm to 4pm, Location TBC

Session 4—Wednesday 14th February, 3pm—4:30pm (online)

Session 5—Friday 15th March, 1pm to 4pm, Location TBC

Session 6—Wednesday 24th April, 4pm to 4:30pm (online)

Session 7—Thursday 9th May, 1pm to 4pm, Location TBC

Venue: TBC