Primary Mathematics Specialist Teaching 2

Course Code: MMAPRI_07

Masters Level Module

This module is the second of the two modules that form the Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Mathematics Specialist Teaching, a Masters' level programme that contributes to your preparation as a primary teacher to act as a Mathematics Specialist teacher in your school.

This module is complemented by its companion module Primary Mathematics Specialist Teaching 1.

Aims

The overall aim of this module is to build on the first year module to allow you to demonstrate

• a deep knowledge of mathematics from Foundation stage up to KS3, particularly in relation to algebraic reasoning, data handling and measures, that enables pupils' progression throughout the primary years
• the ability to assess, review and support children's learning in mathematics in their own and their colleagues' classrooms and by leading whole school initiatives.

Objectives

By the end of the module you will demonstrate that you have

• continued to develop your own mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding, especially in relation to algebra, data handling and measures
• extended your understanding of progression in key concepts, language notation and symbolism that support the learning of mathematics from EYFS into KS3
• developed your understanding of problem solving and reasoning and their place in the teaching and learning of mathematics
• reflected on the pedagogy of teaching mathematics and on the approaches used in your school, including an awareness of issues related to the place of language in mathematics, creative approaches to mathematics, assessment and links between home and school
• developed your understanding of ways of working with colleagues, including identifying and starting to implement actions to enhance mathematics teaching and learning in your school.

Summary of curriculum

This module addresses:

• data handling
• creativity in teaching and learning mathematics
• scaffolding children's learning through discussion and questioning
• assessing children's mathematics
• whole school development in mathematics.

HEI Session topics:

• Algebraic Reasoning
• Language and Mathematics
• Assessment
• Inclusion

This module is currently only available to participants of the .

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