Mathematics Subject Knowledge Enhancement Courses

South West Partnership Cornwall SCITT Learning Institute University College Plymouth St Mark & St John University of Exeter University of Plymouth

The SKE Team UCP Marjon Nicola TrubridgeProgramme Lead Marie ForsterProgramme Administrator Chris Carmichael, Matthew Yates, Paul Wilson, Andrina Inglis Cornwall SCITT (Truro Satellite) Debbie Osborne Plymouth University (Exeter Satellite) Ted Graham, Brian Watson

Mathematics Subject Knowledge Enhancement Courses Extended Enhancement Course (EEC) 20 th September 2010 – 8 th July 2011 (18 units) Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC) 4 th January – 15 th July 2011 (14 units) Mathematics Enrichment Course (ERIC) 26 th April – 15 th July 2011 (6 units) Mathematics 1 unit SKE 18 th – 29 th July 2011 (1 unit)

Extended Enhancement Course (EEC) Autumn Term Geometrical Reasoning 1 Number and Calculations Data Handling Probability Equations, formulae, identities and expressions Proportional Reasoning Spring Term Sequences, functions and graphs Thinking Mathematically Geometrical Reasoning 2 Conceptual Development Advanced Functions Calculus 1 Summer Term Advanced Statistics Calculus 2 Mechanics Dynamics Mathematical Modelling Polynomials / Complex Numbers

Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC) Spring Term Data Handling Proportional Reasoning Probability Number and Calculations Sequences, functions and graphs Geometrical Reasoning 2 Advanced Functions Calculus 1 Summer Term Conceptual Development Thinking Mathematically Advanced Statistics Calculus 2 Mechanics Dynamics Mathematical Modelling Polynomials / Complex Numbers

Mathematics Enrichment Course (ERIC) Summer Term Conceptual Development Thinking Mathematically Advanced Statistics Calculus 2 Mechanics Dynamics Mathematical Modelling Polynomials / Complex Numbers

What can I expect from the University College? SKE courses are funded TDA programmes designed to meet the needs of aspiring secondary mathematics teachers. The purpose of this programme is to enable its participants to be in a position to satisfy the subject knowledge requirements as set out in the Professional Standards Q14. The course characterises this as a Profound Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics. We monitor your progress in this direction and provide you with regular feedback channelled through your personal tutor with whom you will have an individual tutorial once or twice each term where progress will be discussed using your audit and assessment feedback.

Developing a Profound Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics Depth of Understanding Range of Skills Extent of Knowledge Engaging in mathematics For teachers of post-16 For teachers of statutory Data Handling Algebra Geometry Number Modelling Calculus Probability & Statistics Mechanics & Dynamics Complex Numbers

What is expected of me? The TDA provide all participants (EEC, MEC and ERIC) with a training bursary to facilitate their studying on the Enhancement course. You must attend all taught sessions and participate fully in the learning and assessment process. You are required to adhere to assessment deadlines, to know where to access all relevant material, to respect University College property/staff/students, keep appointments and maintain your audit.

Teaching EEC 3 days per week taught sessions (10am – 4pm) 2 days per week independent study MEC and ERIC 4 days per week taught sessions (10am – 4pm) 1 day per week independent study

Field Trips Lydford GorgeBodmin Moor

Where? Autumn term UCP Marjon, Spring and Summer terms 2 days per week at satellite centre (Exeter, Truro) Examinations at UCP Marjon

Assessment Examinations Reports Assignments Presentations Making resources

Profound Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics

Resources Graphical Calculators TextbooksOnline Support Library Computers & mathematics software

Learning Space

Application Process Apply for a PGCE place stating in your application that you would be willing to study on an enhancement course first. When you have a PGCE place apply for a place on the appropriate SKE course Contact for application

Contacts Nicola Trubridge (Programme Leader for MSKE) Marie Forster (SKE Administrator)