Maths subject knowledge: understanding number NE207 / A21

Duration
3 Weeks
Learning Method
Online Delivered CPD

Summary

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date. Improve your subject knowledge of numbers as part of the maths curriculum for students aged 11-16 years.

We use numbers every day, but do we really appreciate how they work? There are lots of fascinating connections and patterns to explore once you delve into the mathematical structure of how simple numbers work.

On this course, you will develop an understanding of the underlying mathematical structure of everyday mathematics. You will learn why mathematical methods work and find the connections between different areas of maths so that you can appreciate the interconnected nature of different maths topics.

Who is it for?

This course is designed specifically for teachers and educators who do not have a specialism in mathematics, but wish to learn mathematical methods and improve their understanding. This course is suitable for: new teachers, student teachers or people just about to start their teaching career who are interested in increasing their mathematical subject knowledge; inexperienced teachers of mathematics for whom mathematics was not a major part of their degree; non-specialist teachers of mathematics whose expertise lies elsewhere; parents wishing to support their children.

What topics are covered?

This four week course covers:
  • the history of numbers and different types of numbers
  • working in different number bases
  • factors, multiples and prime numbers
  • the order in which we perform calculations
  • exact answers
  • number sequences

How will you learn?

This online, self-paced course can be completed flexibly. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date. Find out how our online CPD works.
This course is not facilitated. You can learn independently or with colleagues to directly address your individual needs.

How long is this course?

This course takes around three hours per week to complete and you do not need to be online at any specific time. You can take the course at your own pace.

Who is the course leader?

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • explore how the number system we use every day actually works
  • investigate patterns created when exploring factors of numbers, multiples of numbers and prime factorisation of numbers
  • explain when and why two negatives make a positive
  • describe the order in which operations are performed
  • explore a variety of different number sequences

Sessions

DateTime
Maths subject knowledge: understanding number02 August 202100:00-00:00

Notes

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If you have booked in advance of the course being available, you will receive an email to access the course on FutureLearn no later than the course start date.

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Cost

State-funded school or collegeActivity fee£120.00 +VATSubsidy available*£0.00
Fee-paying school or college (independent)Activity fee£150.00 +VAT

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