Maths for A level chemistry NY297 / B20
Summary
There is an increased mathematical demand in in both the GCSE and A level chemistry specifications. This course is ideal for teachers of chemistry who wish to improve their understanding of the mathematics required to be successful in chemistry at A level.
The course explores teaching strategies for a wide range of mathematical topics including: proportional reasoning, graphs, area and volume, logarithms and exponentials.
Learn the mathematics behind the chemistry in order to teach for understanding.
Who is it for?
What topics are covered?
- Proportional reasoning: dealing with proportionality in a chemistry context
- Graphs: drawing, reading information, finding gradients and equations, interpreting in a chemistry context
- Surface area and volume calculations
- Logarithms and exponential: what are they and how do we teach them?
- Understanding the Arrhenius equation
How will you learn?
How long is this course?
Outcomes
- Improve your knowledge of the mathematical topics required for A level chemistry
- Have a deeper understanding of the reasons why students have difficulty applying their mathematical skills in a chemistry context
- Identify pedagogies to help address these issues
- Explore mathematics resources suitable for teaching A level chemistry
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics for chemistry teachers up to A Level - day 1 (to be attended face to face) | 07 June 2021 | 11:00-19:00 | National STEM Centre |
| Mathematics for chemistry teachers up to A Level - day 2 (to be attended face to face) | 08 June 2021 | 09:00-16:00 | National STEM Centre |
Notes
The National STEM Learning Centre will be following all government guidance and regulations to minimise risk of Covid-19 transmission, including the deep cleaning of our accommodation and teaching rooms and maintaining social distancing during course sessions and meal times.
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Additional information
If the course you would like to attend is fully booked, please contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to express your interest in being added to a waiting list. We will contact you when the course is due to run again.
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