ETF Maths Pipeline & regional leads

AoC English & Maths Conference Solihull College

13th January 2016

Aims • To introduce & clarify the role of ETF regional

specialist leads

• To provide an overview & taster of maths CPD in the region

• To raise awareness of ETF online maths resources

• To take feedback about how ETF & WMCETT can better meet the needs of the sector

Regional specialist leads (RSLs)

• Separate maths, English & SEND specialist leads in each English region

• Provide IAG to organisations on subject specialist CPD

• Funded by ETF until end of March … & beyond? • West Midlands contact:

s.d.pardoe@warwick.ac.uk • Full list of specialists:http://www.et-

foundation.co.uk/regional-specialist-leads/

ETF maths CPD programmes

Dates Programme Delivery organisations

11/13 - 03/15

GCSE Maths Enhancement Programme NCETM & ACETT

01/15 - 08/15 Maths Pipeline 1 NCETM

09/15 - 03/16 Maths Pipeline 2 WMCETT, emCETT,

ACETT & others

04/16 & beyond ???

Maths Pipeline 2

http://www.et-foundation.co.uk/mathspipeline

Level 5 module for teachers of GCSE resits

• 15-credit module, designed to be either freestanding or as optional unit within DET

• Various ABs & HEIs looking at accrediting the course/module

• Course materials developed by emCETT – currently being piloted in Birmingham & other venues nationally

• Full course materials available at: http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/content/etf2031

• Watch the video http://youtu.be/FiKQ3FW02GI

Level 5 module for teachers of GCSE resits

• Analysing GCSE course requirements • Engaging & motivating learners • Effective practice in teaching GCSE maths • International perspectives on maths teaching • Assessment for learning approaches • Effective use of ICT • Putting it together – course & session planning

Teaching new GCSE maths specifications

• Aimed at new & potential GCSE maths teachers • Builds on successful approaches of Maths

Enhancement Programme, but targets Foundation Tier

• 3 x 1-day modules: – Number, Probability & Statistics – Ratio, Proportion & Algebra – Geometry & Measures

• Available in Solihull, Dudley & Worcester

Mathematical Resilience

• Aims to overcome learners deep-seated negative attitudes & anxiety about maths

• Based on extensive research at University of Warwick & elsewhere

• 1-day course provides an introduction (Oxford & Coventry)

• 4-day course provides in-depth understanding based on coaching model (Worcester & Walsall)

Resilience

“Students who succeed despite the presence of adverse conditions”

(Waxman, Gray & Padrón, 2003)

• What do resilient learners look like?

Mathematical resilience

Four elements:

• Growth mindset

• Value, purpose or meaning

• Personal agency, struggle & persistence

• Inclusion, support & community

Growth zone diagram

(Lee & Johnston-Wilder, 2013)

Accessible & inclusive activities

• Visual & enactive: not just abstract symbols

• Low floor - high ceiling: open problems where everyone can begin at own level, but extends to more challenging maths

• Meaningful: related to vocational learning, social practices & the real world

Heads & feet

On a farm there were some hens and sheep. Altogether there were 8 heads and 22 feet. How many hens were there?

The picture shows three regular hexagons. What is the same and what is different about them? What can you say about the lengths, angles, sizes, areas, symmetry? Anything else?

Three of a kind

Vocational Vitalisers • 1-day modules aimed at vocational teachers

developing maths within vocational areas: – Developing key mathematical ideas relevant to learners

– Exploring strategies for engaging learners

– Exploring & adapting resources

• 4 vocational areas: construction, hair & beauty, health & social care, catering & hospitality - https://www.ncetm.org.uk/resources/46236

• Also early years module available - https://mathsvitalisers.wordpress.com

Booking information

• Participants can book onto ‘open’ courses (£100 for 1-day module) via ETF website: http://www.et-foundation.co.uk/mathspipeline

• Most courses can be booked on an ‘in-house’ basis for £800 – contact RSL for more details

Foundation online http://www.foundationonline.org.uk

• Stimulus videos: GCSE & vocational

• Maths self-evaluation tool

• Improving teaching of maths & English (… & personal skills & understanding!)

• Further ETF resources on Excellence Gateway Maths Exhibition site: http://maths.excellencegateway.org.uk

WM FE Maths Hub

• Regional forum for sharing ideas, issues & developments in maths within the FE & skills sector

• Open to all leaders, managers & others with an interest in maths

• Meets termly at University of Warwick • Next meeting: 21st January, 16:30-18:30 • To join the forum, contact Julie Chamberlain:

J.Chamberlain@warwick.ac.uk

Meeting your needs

• How well does the current ETF offer meet the needs of your organisation?

• What else could ETF and your RSL do to support maths in the West Midlands?

Further information & booking

http://www.et-foundation.co.uk/mathspipeline

or contact maths RSL:

Steve Pardoe s.d.pardoe@warwick.ac.uk