1. Mathematics Subject Leader Network Meeting March 2013 Vanessa Brown vanessal.brown@staffordshire.gov,.uk

2. Session 1 – News and Update Session 2 – Awarding body update + teaching and learning activities Programme

3. Objectives To be updated as to developments in Mathematics at a local and national level To consider the implications for your department and school/setting

4. Starter - Circular Challenge

5. Ofsted Documentation Update Revised handbook (January 2013) and subsidiary guidance (February 2013) www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/subsidiary-guidance- supporting-inspection-of-maintained-schools-and-academieswww.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/subsidiary-guidance- supporting-inspection-of-maintained-schools-and-academies Little change for handbook but more changes in subsidiary guidance (especially Performance Management) New subject specific guidance, published February 2013 www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/generic-grade-descriptors-and- supplementary-subject-specific-guidance-for-inspectors- making-judgemen www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/generic-grade-descriptors-and- supplementary-subject-specific-guidance-for-inspectors- making-judgemen

6. Subsidiary Guidance p28 Feb 2013

7. Ofsted Dashboard

8. Raising the bar: developing able young mathematicians ACME’s recommendations: Providing an extended interpretation of the mathematics curriculum Access to the extended mathematics curriculum Assessment of the curriculum Initial Teacher Education and CPD should support implementation Develop support materials Develop appropriate accountability measures Beyond the classroom Cross-party support http://www.acme-uk.org/media/10498/20121212_acme_raising_the_bar.pdf.pdf

9. Timetable: National Curriculum reform Early 2013 – Full public consultation on all draft Programmes of Study Spring-Summer 2013 – Work on producing final versions of Programmes of Study September 2013 – Final versions of Programmes of Study in schools September 2014 – First teaching of new Programmes of Study ‘Hardip Begol, Director of Assessment, Curriculum and Qualifications Policy, DfE The House Magazine, Westminster Briefing

10. Draft National Curriculum KS1 & 2 A high level of challenge Prescriptive content and a yearly teaching programme Removal of levels Pedagogy suggested within the content Emphasis on practice rather than building concepts Links between topics not emphasised Closing date: Tuesday 16 April 2013 http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/teachingandl earning/curriculum/nationalcurriculum2014

11. Draft National Curriculum KS1 & 2 Closing date: Tuesday 16 April 2013

12. Catch Up Funding Payments were made to local authorities on 31 January 2013 and to academies and Free Schools on 1 February 2013. Expectation that the funding will be directed to additional literacy and numeracy catch-up support during Year 7 The funding is not ring-fenced Schools should make decisions about how it is best used in the context of their existing strategies to help underperforming students catch up. Funding will be available until at least 2015 http://education.gov.uk/schools/pupilsupport/year7catchup/a00220571/y7-catch-up

13. Catch Up Funding Para 106 Inspectors must also evaluate and report on the progress being made by pupils targeted for the Year 7 catch-up programme, including through analysis of summary data kept by the school. From Ofsted subsidiary guidance February 2013

14. Draft National Curriculum KS3 & 4 Through the mathematics content, pupils should be taught to: Develop fluency Reason mathematically Solve problems Number calculation and accuracy Number theory Algebra: expressing relations using equations and functions Ratio, proportion and rate of change Geometry and measures Probability Statistics Closing date: Tuesday 16 April 2013

15. GCSE Reform Plans to have a single exam board will not proceed – instead existing GCSEs will be reformed Qualifications should be linear, with all assessments normally taken at the end of the course. Examinations will have fewer bite-sized and overly structured questions, and in mathematics there should be a greater emphasis on quantitative problem-solving. GCSEs will not force students to choose between higher and foundation tiers, for example, extension papers offering access to higher grades alongside a common core. Ofqual have been asked to produce new GCSEs for mathematics ready for first teaching in 2015. http://www.education.gov.uk/inthenews/inthenews/a00221416/curriculum,-exam-and- accountability-reform

16. GCSE Reform New accountability measures: the percentage of pupils in each school reaching an attainment threshold in the vital core subjects of English and mathematics; an average point score showing how much progress every student makes between KS2 and KS4 Requirements for subject content in the reformed GCSE mathematics will be published for consultation, by May 2013 http://www.education.gov.uk/inthenews/inthenews/a00221416/curricu lum,-exam-and-accountability-reform Respond by 1 May 2013

17. Customer Negotiated Support Half Day (up to 3 hrs) Whole Day (up to 6 hrs) £220£405 Based on 1 tutor to 30 delegates (dependant on the audience) Prices applicable after 1 April 2013

18. Summer Term SLDM 27 June 2013, 0900 - 1600 Agenda?????

19. GCSE Mathematics: 2012 reforms March 2013 – Last March GCSE exam series. November 2013 – Last availability of modular GCSE exams. Regulation to ensure November is resits only??? Summer 2014 – All GCSE assessment to be linear. Edexcel will be offering Specification B with linear assessment. Specification A [1MA0] will be unchanged. Early entry will still be available, where appropriate. Students will be allowed to re-take linear GCSEs where appropriate.

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21. x of x Version 3.0Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Further changes to A-levels…. Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. 22 nd January announcement by Michael Gove on further changes to A-levels AS level to remain but as a standalone qualification (“as intellectually demanding as an A-level”) A-levels to be linear with assessment only at the end of the two year course of study New A-levels to be ready for teaching from September 2015 (not 2014 as originally proposed) There will be involvement in the new A-levels from universities – including annual reviews The Russell Group will play a key ‘advisory’ role in new A-levels Focus on facilitating subjects: –Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths (and further maths), English Literature, modern languages, classical languages, Geography, History

22. Edexcel Mathematics Awards

23. Approval and Funding Approved and funded for pre-16 and 16-18 year olds in England & Performance table points The Awards in Number and Measure will attract points in 2013, and from 2014 will count as part of the wider performance measures. Approved and funded for all students in Wales

24. Edexcel Award in Number and Measure

25. Key Subject Aims The Edexcel Awards in Number and Measure (Level 1 and Level 2) are competency based mathematical qualifications that help students to: build their confidence and motivation in the subject by providing a grounding in basic mathematical skills before they progress on to the GCSE or GCE. develop a proficiency in number and measure to support progression in their studies, the workplace and training.

26. Content Overview 1. Integers 2. Decimals 3. Approximation 4. Fractions 5. Percentages 6. Ratio and proportion (Level 2 only) 7. Money 8. Time 9. Measures 10. Area and Perimeter 11. Volume 12. Tables and Charts

27. Assessment Summary Available at Level 1 and Level 2. Assessed through a written paper at each level, with two sections: calculator and non-calculator. Each assessment is 1 hour 30 minutes long, with a maximum of 80 marks available. Calculator1h50 marks Non - Calculator 30min 30 marks Section

28. Who did the teachers offer it to? Attainment: From low achievers to high achievers Age: Pre GCSE, during GCSE, GCSE re-sits (pre and post 16) Maths Skills: From lacking confidence to full of confidence Studying: From vocational qualifications to those about to embark on AS Levels FLEXIBLE BENEFITS A RANGE OF STUDENTS

29. Edexcel Award in Algebra

30. Level 2 Award in Algebra Who could this be suitable for? Is algebra challenging for many at Key Stages 3 and 4? Would you like to enter more students for Higher tier GCSE? Do your bright year 8/9 students need to be stretched and challenged? Are your grade B/C students likely to struggle with algebra at AS?

31. Reinforcing algebra skills with students progressing to AS? Stretch and challenge for Key Stage 4 students beyond GCSE? Do some grade A/A* GCSE students still find GCE Maths challenging? Level 3 Award in Algebra Who could this be suitable for?

32. Content Overview – Level 2 Roles of symbols This qualification contains: Algebraic manipulation Formulae Linear equations Graph sketching Linear inequalities Number sequences Gradients of straight line graphs Straight line graphs Graphs for real life situations Simple quadratic functions Distance-time and speed-time graphs

33. Content Overview – Level 3 Roles of symbols This qualification contains: Algebraic manipulation Formulae Simultaneous equations Quadratic equations Roots of quadratic equations Inequalities Arithmetic series Coordinate geometry Graphs of functions Graphs of simple loci Distance-time and speed-time graphs Direct and inverse proportion Transformations of functions Area under a curve Surds

34. Externally assessed examination: Level 2 - 90 minutes Level 3 - 2 hours. Calculators are not allowed in the assessment. The total number of marks for the paper is 80 for Level 2 90 for level 3. Assessment Overview The qualification is awarded as pass or unclassified. Available in January and May. First assessment: May 2013

35. Delivery Options As a pre-GCSE course in KS3 Post-GCSE study in Year 11 As a pre-GCE course at the start of Year 12 Alongside GCSE in Year 10/11

36. Edexcel Award in Statistical Methods

37. Introducing our Awards in Statistical Methods… Thorough knowledge and understanding of concepts and techniques. Acquire confidence in mathematical skills for further study. Enjoy using and become confident using mathematics. Develop proficiency in statistical methods to support progression. The Edexcel Awards in Statistical Methods at Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 will enable students to: These qualifications complement the GCSE Statistics course and support progression to other level 2 and level 3 qualifications, such as GCSE and GCE in a wide range of subjects.

38. Content Overview The Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 content is divided into five main categories: 1. Data (includes types of data and collecting data) 2. Displaying data 3. Calculating with data 4. Interpreting data 5. Probability

39. Level 3 Paper code: AST30 Externally assessed through one written examination paper Calculators allowed Duration of 2 hours A total of 90 marks Award is pass or unclassified Level 1 Paper code: AST10 Level 2 Paper code: AST20 Externally assessed through one written examination paper Calculators allowed Duration of 1 hour 30 minutes A total of 80 marks Award is pass or unclassified Assessment Summary

40. Edexcel Mathematics Awards: The Support Package

41. Schemes of Work Module 6: Awards Tier: Level 1 Contents: Table and Charts 11.1 Read, write and use everyday tables, charts e.g. mileage charts, bar charts, line graphs, currency conversions and timetables (bus, train and airlines) Prior Knowledge An understanding of why data needs to be collected and some ideas about different types of charts Objectives By the end of the module the student should be able to draw: Bar charts Mileage charts Line graphs And interpret: Bar charts Mileage charts Line graphs Conversion tables and charts Links to Level 2 (extension work) 12.2 Interpret pie charts Links to GCSE (extension work) A/module 7, 23, B1/module 1-2, B3/module 3- SP Produce charts and diagrams for various data types SP Interpret a wide range of graphs and diagrams and draw conclusions Differentiation & Extension Collect examples of charts and graphs in the media which have been misused, and discuss the implications Draw a set of conversion charts for current foreign currency conversions Produce graphs and charts from data collected by students (either primary or secondary data) Use of calendars for planning exercises e.g. Holiday planning, scheduling Notes Reiterate that clear presentation with axes correctly labelled is important, and to use a ruler to draw straight lines Encourage student to work in groups and present their charts (useful display material for classrooms/corridors) Use Excel Graph Wizard Time: 3-5 hours

42. Practice Papers A set of practice papers will be published on our website at: http://www.edexcel.com/quals/maths -awards/Pages/default.aspx in early 2013. This will be an enhanced set of practice papers that will be produced alongside a skills map and an analysis spreadsheet template.

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46. Where next? In light of changes to GCSE, what is the curriculum plan for your pupils?