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Secondary mathematics parents' pilot project

Helping teachers increase parent and family engagement in children's learning of mathematics and to develop learning beyond the classroom.

The parents' pilot pack module

Using technologies to enhance learning (UTEL) professional development e-learning modules

Introducing the key features and benefits of the following technologies: Wikis, blogs, podcasts, digital video, discussion forums, video screen capture and virtual learning environments.

Wiki

Ten-minute e-learning module outlining the key features and benefits of a wiki with case studies and video simulation.
Blog

Ten-minute e-learning module outlining the key features and benefits of a blog with case studies and video simulation.
Podcast

Ten-minute e-learning module outlining the key features and benefits of a podcast with case studies and video simulation.
Digital video

Ten-minute e-learning module outlining the key features and benefits of digital video with case studies and video simulation.
Discussion forums

Ten-minute e-learning module outlining the key features and benefits of a discussion forum with case studies and video simulation.
Video screen capture

Ten-minute e-learning module outlining the key features and benefits of video screen capture with case studies and video simulation.
Virtual learning environments

Ten-minute e-learning module outlining the key features and benefits of a virtual learning environment with case studies and video simulation.
Classification activities

Final e-learning module which provides scenarios in which to apply your knowledge by selecting the learning need, teaching approach and most appropriate technology.

DDLSL RAISEonline: an essential tool for school improvement – Secondary

Data-literacy is promoted using RAISEonline reports in a CPD training package aimed at school leaders which includes a comprehensive delegate’s handbook for reference. The presentations provide opportunity for interaction with the school’s own RAISEonline report and the anonymous report provided, noting observations in the delegate’s workbook.

Improving teaching: leading learning – Secondary

Teachers can use these e-learning modules to support them in extending and deepening their knowledge and understanding of key aspect of teaching and learning. Each module offers a guided route through practical strategies that can be tried out and applied in the classroom.

Improving teaching: leading learning – Secondary. Group work

This module supports you in introducing and developing group work as a key feature of your teaching repertoire.
Improving teaching: leading learning – Secondary. Guided learning

This module supports you in introducing and developing guided learning as a key feature of your teaching repertoire.
Improving teaching: leading learning – Secondary. Learning objectives and outcomes

This module supports you in introducing and developing learning objectives as a key feature of your teaching repertoire.
Improving teaching: leading learning – Secondary. Structuring lessons

This module supports you in introducing and developing structured lessons as a key feature of your teaching repertoire.
Improving teaching: leading learning – Secondary. Questioning and dialogue

This module supports you in introducing and developing questioning and dialogue as a key feature of your teaching repertoire.
Improving teaching: leading learning – Secondary. Active engagement strategies

This module supports you in introducing and developing active pupil engagement as a key feature of your teaching repertoire.

Secondary mathematics: CPD study modules

Reinforcing, confirming and extending knowledge of the Key Stage 3 mathematics curriculum and developing teaching skills.

Module 1: Approaches to calculation

Discusses the development of calculation from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 to build on pupils' knowledge, skills and understanding. It also considers teaching methods to support the development of calculation strategies, using subtraction as a focus.
Module 4: Making links in algebra

In this module, you can explore the development of work on sequences, functions and graphs in Key Stage 3 and how they link across different aspects of algebra and with other strands of the mathematics curriculum. You can also see how the use of challenging activities can help develop pupils’ algebraic reasoning and the use of algebra in solving problems.
Module 5: Geometrical reasoning 1

In this module, you can examine approaches to developing pupils’ visualisation and geometrical reasoning skills and consider progression towards geometric proof.
Module 6: Geometrical reasoning 2

In this module, you can investigate the connections between loci and constructions. You can also explore a range of activities and resources to develop pupils’ visual and geometrical reasoning skills.
Module 7: Ratio and proportion 1

In this module, you can look at ratio and proportion as a key mathematical idea, with its applications across many aspects of Key Stage 3 mathematics and other subjects. You will also be able to explore approaches to the teaching of ratio and proportion.
Module 8: Ratio and proportion 2

In this module, you can appraise various methods for solving problems involving ratio and proportion and see how mathematical problems and methods can be simplified or made more challenging to meet the needs of different pupils. The module highlights links between ratio and proportion and enlargement and similarity.
Module 9: Mathematical processes and applications

In this module, you can examine the nature of problem solving in Key Stage 3 and it’s implications for planning and teaching. You can also see examples of tasks that support the teaching of mathematical processes and applications and consider types of questions that will engage pupils in problem solving and probe their understanding.
Module 10: Effective oral and mental work

In this module, you can evaluate the importance of oral and mental work in all parts of mathematics lessons and explore ways of incorporating this work into your own teaching.

Retaining effective science teachers – a development toolkit

Helping retain science staff by providing strategies to develop their skills and increase their performance.

Science development toolkit module

E-learning course for leading teachers with self-evaluation tool, progression map and resources for retaining effective science staff.

Maximising pupil progress (MPP) – formerly Progressing to level 6 and beyond in science with added 'How Science Works'

Virtual school offering a range of resources to develop teachers' and pupils' HSW practice, pedagogy and independent learning to move pupils from Key Stage 2 L5 to L6+ and Key Stage 3 L6+ to grades A*B.

Maximising pupil progress (MPP) – formerly Progressing to Level 6 and beyond in science module

A professional development tool that provides access to resources and a self-evaluation tool to help teachers think about how to engage more young people in science.

Beyond the e-safety net

Supporting ICT subject leaders and teachers to integrate the technical implications of e-safely when teaching and delivering the ICT curriculum.

Beyond the e-safety net course

E-learning supporting secondary ICT subject leaders and teachers to integrate the technical implications of e-safety when teaching/delivering the secondary ICT curriculum.

ICT subject leader development e-learning: the four cornerstones

Explaining the key elements involved in maximising pupil progress in ICT - the cornerstones - and how to use them to develop an initial assessment of a school's approach.

ICT subject leader development e-learning: the four cornerstones

ICT subject leader development e-learning: Challenging the Gaps

Raising awareness of underperforming groups and providing help with reviewing and revising the use of periodic assessment to identify barriers to pupils' progress.

ICT subject leader development e-learning: Challenging the Gaps

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