Innovative Teaching and Learning in Functional Maths at Entry Level Three and Level One [A project led by Northern College for Adult Residential Education and funded by LSIS] Welcome and Introduction

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Project Overview Professor Malcolm Swan: the most effective way of teaching mathematical skills is to teach using collaborative methods. The project is designed to support the delivery of functional maths/numeracy teaching, with an emphasis on collaborative and innovative teaching methods. Develop student’s ability to demonstrate mathematical thinking and problem solving.

Project Aims and Outcomes Aims: To support the sector to expand the quantity and quality of its maths/numeracy provision. To equip tutors with the practical skills and confidence to use active and collaborative methods in teaching functional skills. Objectives: The creation of a comprehensive package of teaching and learning materials which address the nationally identified difficulties that students have with functional maths.

MORNING PROGRAMME – 10.40Learner issues with Functional Maths and how this has informed the project Su Nicholson – 11.15Experiencing and evaluating methods of delivery with your students: Working with Entry 3 activities – Round – 11.30Morning Coffee Break – 12.45Working with Entry 3 activities - Round – 1.30LUNCH

AFTERNOON PROGRAMME 1.30 – 2.00Demonstration of interactive materials Su Nicholson 2.00 – 2.45Working with Level 1 activities: Round – 3.00Afternoon Coffee Break 3.00 – 4.00Working with Level 1 activities: Round – 4.30Plenary 4.30Close

Innovative Teaching and Learning in Functional Maths at Entry Level Three and Level One [A project led by Northern College for Adult Residential Education and funded by LSIS] Activities Session