Mathematics in secondary science teaching RH210 / H03
Start date
2 Dec 19
Location
UTC Reading, Crescent Road, East Reading, Reading RG1 5RQ 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 for science GCSE's.
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 secondary 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 secondary 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 for teaching GCSE science
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics in secondary science teaching- Day 1 | 02 December 2019 | 13:30-16:30 | UTC Reading |
| Mathematics in secondary science teaching- Day 2 | 27 January 2020 | 13:30-16:30 | UTC Reading |
Actions
Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£130.00 +VAT |
|---|---|
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£150.00 +VAT |
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