Maths for A level biology NY284 / C23
Summary
There is an increased mathematical demand in in both the GCSE and A level biology specifications.
This course is ideal for teachers of biology who wish to improve their understanding of the mathematics required to be successful in teaching biology at A level.
The course explores a range of teaching and learning strategies for successful integration of mathematics skills in A level biology to develop deeper understanding of mathematics and biology concepts. We discuss how to support students to apply their GCSE mathematics knowledge in an A level context and learn the mathematics behind the biology in order to teach for understanding.
Who is it for?
What topics are covered?
- Applying GCSE mathematics in A level biology
- Logarithms applied in A level biology
- Introduction to statistics in A level biology
- Chi-squared tests
- T tests
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How will you learn?
How long is this course?
Who is the course leader?
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Michael Anderson
I am a Mathematics Subject Specialist for STEM Learning. Based at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, I support with secondary mathematics...
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Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- improve your knowledge of the mathematical topics required for A level biology
- have a deeper understanding of the reasons why students have difficulty applying their mathematical skills in a biological context
- identify pedagogies to help address these issues
- explore mathematics resources suitable for teaching A level biology
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| Mathematics for biology teachers up to A Level - day 1 | 24 April 2024 | 11:00-19:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| Mathematics for biology teachers up to A Level - day 2 | 25 April 2024 | 09:00-16:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
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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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