Aspire to STEM Science Mathematical Skills in Science - INVITATION ONLY AB700 / A23

Start date
1 Oct 19
Location
Melior Community Academy, Chandos Road, Scunthorpe DN17 1HA 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

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Appreciate how weaknesses in understanding mathematics can lead to a difficulty in understanding secondary science.

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Identify pedagogies to address these weaknesses.

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Understand how mathematics is used to make simple descriptions and predictions in science and how this might be supported by software examples.

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Access mathematics in science resources for teaching GCSE science.

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
Aspire to STEM Science S101 October 201915:00-16:30Melior Community Academy
Aspire to STEM Science S212 November 201915:00-16:30Melior Community Academy
Aspire to STEM Science S303 December 201915:00-16:30Melior Community Academy

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Cost

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

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