Independent Thinking Intensive Day Courses

The Maths Master Class

Maths in 2013

  • Maths and the new National Curriculum – where are we going?
  • Ofsted's fresh focus on numeracy:
  •   - Mathematical pedagogies to match pupils' learning preferences
      - Teaching methods to fuel inclusion and differentiate instruction

Presented by: Ian Taylor Ian Taylor

Ian has enjoyed a meteoric rise from his first teaching job in one of Middlesbrough's toughest schools to leading a team of 42 maths departments. With a national reputation for raising teaching standards, he is a phenomenon when it comes to bringing maths alive for the most disaffected, back-of-the-classroom student.


DATES:
15th October 2013 Newcastle
12th November 2013 London


The must-attend practical course

  • Mobilise your army of confident and capable mathematicians with:
  •   - Real life maths - logical reasoning - deep questioning - inclusive
        math discussions - ICT

Plan outstanding lessons every time

Get in the swing of winning classroom routines:

  • how to start your lesson
  • how to perfect your plenary
  • how to engage throughout
  • Embrace classroom techniques that:
  • kindle mathematical curiosity
  • maximise attention spans
  • quicken ownership of topics
  • cultivate mathematical creativity
  • drive positive emotions
  • boost intrinsic learning motivators

Surpass the Ofsted tick sheet

  • Leap from "teaching to the test" to improving students' numeric thinking fitness
  • Pave the way for pupil progress through effective assessment – self, peer and group
  • Monitor your classroom's vital signs – self evaluate, self evaluate, self evaluate
  • Know how to show your impact and student progression to Ofsted

Who should attend

  • Heads of Maths & Maths Teachers