Subject Leader Development Meeting

March 2010

ProgrammeProgrammeSession 1 Andy Dark from Prometheon will demonstrate the active

expressions software and consider how this might be used in the classroom to promote more active teaching and learning

Session 2 Functionality, Problem Solving and Quality of Written

Communication (QWC) What resources are available? Are pupils ready for this new type of question? What are the implications for teaching and learning?

Objectives:Objectives: To gain an awareness of ICT developments and they

can be used to enhance teaching and learning To provide an opportunity to explore more fully

developments in Secondary mathematics.

Session 4Session 4

Functionality, Problem Solving and QWCFunctionality, Problem Solving and QWC

“ “HOTS not MOTS”HOTS not MOTS”

Quality of Written CommunicationQuality of Written Communication Often indicated by * in SAMs

Students will be assessed on their ability to:

write legibly, with accurate use of spelling, grammar and

punctuation in order to make the meaning clear

select and use a form and style of writing appropriate to

purpose and to complex subject matter

organise relevant information clearly and coherently,

using specialist vocabulary when appropriate.

Quality of Written CommunicationQuality of Written Communication

In pairs, consider how you might tackle the question.

What skills (mathematical and otherwise) are being assessed?

What are the possible barriers, misconceptions, issues etc. for pupils?

In pairs, produce a model solution then share with others on the table

AQA Unit 2 non-calculator Foundation (≈ Grade D)

What does FS looks like at GCSE?What does FS looks like at GCSE?

FunctionalityFunctionality

What progress have you made so far? Do you have plans for further

development?

Sources of Inspiration …Sources of Inspiration …

SLN website OCR exam papers Text books ……

Road Signs

Road SignsCan you name these road signs from the highway code?

Give way to traffic ahead

No entry No left turn Road narrows on both sides

Traffic can pass either side

Staggered junction (left then right)

No access for cars

Two-way traffic No stopping No U-turns

Mini Roundabout National Speed Limit

Roundabout Oncoming traffic has priority

Two way traffic crosses one-way

road

Humpback bridge

Max. speed 40mph

Zebra crossing Stop and give way

Crossroads

Road Sign Answers

Progression in Problem SolvingProgression in Problem Solving

Consider the APP level criteria for levels 2 – 8

Decide on an order of progression within the strand

Focus on 1 or 2 level descriptors,

Next StepsNext Steps

Needs to be modelled by the teacher Needs to build on work done in primary Seek advice, guidance from English colleagues Pairs of pupils presenting to others (links to peer

assessment AfL) Pupils writing a revision note on “how to …”