Mathematics in science teaching RB210 / P03

Start date
21 Mar 17
Location
Sirius Academy North, 540 Hall Road, Hull HU6 9BP View on Google Map

Summary

There is an increased mathematical demand in science and a greater understanding is necessary to accelerate learning and raise attainment.

This course explores the typical weaknesses in mathematics that hinder students' ability to understand and solve scientific problems. It will give teachers an increased confidence in teaching the mathematical aspects of science and the skills and strategies to meet these requirements.

Outcomes

You will be able to:

  • appreciate how weaknesses in understanding mathematics can lead to difficulty in understanding science
  • identify pedagogies to address these weaknesses
  • understand how mathematics is used to make simple descriptions and predictions in science and how this might be supported by software examples
  • access mathematics in science resources 

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
Mathematics in the science classroom21 March 201712:30-15:30Sirius Academy North

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Cost

Fee-paying school or college (independent)Activity feeFree
State-funded school or collegeActivity feeFree

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