East Midlands Events Page
Contact Details
Unless otherwise stated below you should contact your local Area Coordinator Nicki Timson (nickitimson@furthermaths.org.uk) or Ria Symonds (riasymonds@furthermaths.org.uk) for information on events.
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Future Events - CPD Events, Enrichment Events, Revision Days
We need your ideas/suggestions!
In the past we have tried to organise many events intended to enthuse young people about Mathematics at KS3 and KS4 and also support teachers with the teaching of A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
On a number of occasions activities have not been supported and they have had to be cancelled – we fully appreciate the pressures on teachers and students in terms of time – and the ‘rarely cover’ policy has not helped enhancement.
We have found that the best way forward is to try to respond to ideas from teachers either in individual schools or in a consortium situation. What can we organise to help and support you in promoting Mathematics?
Our work can be split into three main categories:-
- Support for teaching Further Mathematics in schools (main priority)
- Support/CPD for teachers
- Support for students
The most important priority for us is to increase the number of students studying Mathematics and Further Mathematics in schools.
The Further Mathematics Support Programme website is full of ideas to support teachers. Would you be interested in:-
- Learning more about the extensive range of on line resources for all A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics syllabuses. These make planning courses much easier for teachers – a full package which will save you so much preparation time. If you are registered with the FMSP you will be given free access to many of these resources. These resources are especially useful if you are faced with teaching courses on limited time.
- Courses to introduce teachers to the skills and knowledge needed to tackle A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Most of us look forward to our A level teaching but some very capable colleagues lack confidence and we can provide activities to help and support them.
- Promoting A level Further Mathematics within your school. If you feel that you do not have the expertise for this we would be pleased to help and possibly organise tutors to co-teach courses with a member of your staff.
- Learning more about the Mathematics associated with the Engineering Diploma, especially level 3.
- Exploring ways in which the curriculum at Key Stages 3,4 and 5 can be enhanced. We are especially interested in increasing the numbers of students who opt for A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics and also increasing interest in studying the STEM subjects in Higher Education. For ideas we have tried in the past please see below:
CPD Events
****************** What CPD events would you find useful? *****************
See below for some examples of what we could offer:
| Content | Date | Venue | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| FP1 CPD Taster Afternoon (example timetable ) | July | Anywhere in the East Midlands | Rod or Ria |
| How to Effectively use the FMSP online resources in your Further Maths Teaching | July | Anywhere in the East Midlands | Rod or Ria |
| What is the Level 3 Engineering Diploma? | July | Anywhere in the East Midlands | Rod or Ria |
Enrichment Events
****************** What enrichment events would you find useful? *****************
See below for some examples of what we could offer:
| Content | Date | Venue | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths at Work Conference (example flyer ) | ? | Anywhere in the East Midlands | Rod or Ria |
| Further Maths Taster Day | ? | Anywhere in the East Midlands | Rod or Ria |
| The Magic of Mechanics | ? | Anywhere in the East Midlands | Rod or Ria |
Revision days
Nottingham - Nottingham University, University Park, NG7 2RD
A Level revision dates - January exams
| Date | Time | Module | Deadline for applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18th December 2010 | 10.00 - 3.00 | C1 | 3rd December 2010 |
| 15th January 2011 | 10.00 - 3.00 | MEI M1 | 22nd December 2010 |
| 22nd January 2011 | 10.00 - 3.00 | D1 (OCR/MEI) | 22nd December 2010 |
The sessions are free to students tutored by the FMSP and £10 to other students. Please contact Ria Symonds for more information on this event.
Loughbourough - Mathematics Education Centre, Loughborough University.
| Date | Time | Module | Deadline for applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th January 2011 | 9.30 – 1.30 | MEI M1 | 21st December 2010 |
| 4th January 2011 | 9.30 - 1.30 | MEI S2 | 21st December 2010 |
| 5th January 2011 | 9.30 – 1.30 | MEI M2 | 21st December 2010 |
The sessions are limited to 20 students. They are free to students tutored by the FMSP and £10 to other students. Contact: Rod Bond on 01509 222867 or email Rod at: rodbond@furthermaths.org.uk to check availability of places.
