Making powerful connections in primary science, maths and technology RA124 / D02
Summary
Conference outline: This NEW conference will ensure that you can use the most powerful connections between primary science, mathematics and digital technology. These approaches will directly benefit the progress of all learners across Key Stage 1 and 2. Starting the day we are delighted to have Alan Cross, Primary PGCE course leader for science and computing at The University of Manchester. We also welcome Alison Borthwick, a highly successful advisor of mathematics in Norfolk LA. Alison has researched and published materials on children's calculation strategies and children’s attitudes and perceptions to mathematics.
Agenda
Time Session
09.30 Arrival, registration and refreshments
10.00 Welcome and introductions
10.05 Key Note Speech Alan Cross
11.00 Workshop 2 – Alan Cross
12.10 Coffee and comfort break
12.30 Workshop 3 – Alison Borthwick
13.30 LUNCH – provided; marketplace of educational suppliers and publishers
14.15 Workshop 4 – Alison Borthwick
15.25 Reflection/ Next steps / Evaluations
15.45 Departure
Outcomes
You will be able to:
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explore current key areas of primary science, maths and digital technology
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acquire a deeper understanding of the skills of working scientifically and working mathematically using data handling and statistics, measures, shape, proportionality, and pattern;
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learn how to raise the bar with pupil's mathematics and science vocabulary, conjecture, hypothesis and reasoning
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use a range of strategies for promoting teaching and learning of data logging, statutory now at KS2
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understand the contribution of quantitative and continuous data
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understand how to develop children’s enquiry skills and foster a curiosity led approach to science teaching using a range of digital technologies with examples of very powerful investigations
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gain awareness of the nature and breadth of opportunities science provides for using mathematics effectively in every science topic.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| Making powerful connections in primary science, maths and technology | 23 May 2016 | 09:30-15:30 | NW |
Notes
An opportunity not to be missed is to network with fellow Primary colleagues informally over coffee and lunch, to discuss new KS2/3 transition strategies to best help pupils progress in science in line with the 2014 curriculum changes or find out where your nearest science network is and how to join. The possibilities are endless and well worth attending.
Commendations from our Primary Science CPD Conference on the 14th June 2014:
- "Really enjoyed today and picked up lots of ideas to take back to school"
- "Full of relevant, useful and exciting activities and resources!"
- "A worth while experience"
- "A good idea well implemented and very well supported by colleagues"
100% of participants from our last conference said that the delivery was inspirational, relevant and would recommend the CPD to a colleague.
Actions
Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£215.00 +VAT |
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£435.00 +VAT |
Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
Alternative dates
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Broadclyst Community Primary School, School Lane, Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3JG
President Kennedy School Academy, Rookery Lane, Coventry CV6 4GL
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