Mathematics Subject Leader Network MeetingNovember 2012

• Session 1 - Local and national updates » Headline data KS2, GCSE

» Review of GCSE linear papers

» Qualifications update

» Further Maths Update

• Session 2 – Teaching & Learning mathematics» With a focus on able mathematicians,

developing strategies to teach A/A* topics

Programme

Objectives

• To be updated as to developments at a local and national level in Mathematics

• To become familiar with materials to promote engaging teaching and learning in the mathematics classroom

Starter

Level 6Paper 1 Calculator not allowed

Level 6Paper 2 Calculator allowed

3 Levels Progress

KS2 - 4

National

English 68%

71%

Mathematics 69%

64%

KS2 – 4 Progress2012 Data (2011 in red)

KS2 – 4 Progression

KS2 – 4 Progression

School

Number of pupils

LA

Percentage of pupils

School

Percentage of pupils

National

Percentage of pupils

Additional Qualifications

AQA L2 Further Maths

6 schools

(91 pupils)

4.4% A* distinct

13.2% A*

35.2% A

28.6% B

15.4% C

Linked Pair Pilot 3 schools

(138 pupils)

A* - C = 84.1%

Edexcel Certificate

3 schools

(51 pupils)

A* - C = 31.4%

Exam Boards

Exam Board Number of schools

Edexcel 26

AQA 6

OCR 4

Ed/AQA 8

AQA/OCR 2

Ed/OCR 4

Ed/AQA/OCR 5

English Baccalaureate Certificate

• E-bacc certificate will be English, mathematics, science with first teaching September 2015

• There will only be one exam board per subject offering a linear examination

• No coursework in English and mathematics (some in science)

Catch up Premium

• Additional funding (£500 per pupil) for those pupils who left primary school not attaining L4 or above in English and/or mathematics

• Can be used for 1 to 1 tuition, summer school, catch up classes

• First payment will be January 2013 for current Y7 cohort

New QualificationsEdexcel Awards in Algebra

–Available at Level 2 and Level 3–Available for first examination and award in May 2013–L2 and 3 non calculator papers of 1½ and 2 hours

These qualifications are aimed at students who:» need to develop their mathematical skills in a

particular area (e.g. algebra) and build confidence in the subject before progressing to GCSE or GCE mathematics

» want to gain a qualification which demonstrates their mathematical ability.

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/academic-awards/maths/algebra/Pages/default.aspx

Edexcel Award in AlgebraL2

Edexcel Award in AlgebraL3

A level Changes

Ofqual also announced that, from September 2013, students in England will no longer be able to sit A level examinations in January.   

For students who started a two-year A level course in Sept 2012:

For students who start a two-year A level course from September 2013:

AS examinations will be available in January 2013 and June 2013 and June 2014.

There will be no AS examinations available in January 2014.

A2 examinations will be available in January 2013, June 2013 and June 2014.

There will be no A2 examinations available January 2014.

AS examinations will be available in June 2014 and June 2015.

There will be no AS examinations available in January 2014.

A2 examinations will be available in June 2014 and June 2015.

There will be no A2 examinations available January 2014.

Ofsted Update

• Schools not showing the expected improvement, or good schools where the quality of education has declined, will follow the pattern set out in the table below:

Inspected before

Aug 2012

Inspected after 1 Sept 2012

Next inspection

within 12–18 months

Next Inspection

within 12–18 months

Satisfactory Requires improvement

Special measures

Good Requires improvement

Requires improvement

Special measures

Y8 Masterclasses

http://education.staffordshire.gov.uk/Curriculum/Subjectareas/Mathematics/SubjectLeaders/Subject+Leaders

Deadline:

5 December 2012

Customer Negotiated Support

Half Day

(up to 3 hrs)

Whole Day

(up to 6 hrs)

£195 * £395 *

•Based on 1 tutor to 30 delegates (dependant on the audience)

•Prices applicable until 31 March 2013

Spring Term SLDM

• MATB12011001 19 March 2013

Highs Only

• MATB12003001 12 March 2013

Middles only

Session 2: Developing strategies to teach A*/A topics

Objectives

• To consider the topics that potentially limit the attainment of gifted and talented students

• To develop a bank of resources to engage and challenge the most able students in these identified topics

Starter

Level 5 to A*/A Conversion

Your school National

?? 51%

Task

• Generate a list of A/A* topics that students find difficult in their examinations

Topics – some suggestions

• Application of algebra in geometry questions (e.g. volumes of cones and spheres using algebra)

• Applying surds in unfamiliar situations (e.g. Pythagoras’ Theorem)

• Proof, including algebra, vectors and circle theorems

• Manipulation of algebra, including algebraic fractions

• Histograms• Transformation of graphs

Making links

• Sort the cards into groups

Extension:

You have 4 sets and 4 extra cards• Write more cards for the extra ones so that there

are 8 sets altogether

• Sketch the 8 graphs, marking on the key points of interception

Types of Activity

During previous subject leader network meetings

we have considered the following strategies:• Card sorts (including Tarsia activities)• Mystery tasks• Developing exam questions• Exploring misconceptions• Functional mathematics problems• Probing questions• Ordering student responses• Investigations – open ended tasks

Task

In pairs or threes …

… choose at least one of the identified topics and create a resource that will assist the teaching and learning of this area.

(it could be something that you already do!!)

Next Steps

In your school:• Consider whether the list of difficult topics would

be the same for your school• Repeat this process back in school to generate a

bank of resources for targeted groups (e.g. C/D borderline)

• Integrate the resources into your scheme of work once you receive them