Post-16
Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Maths
Core Maths Teachers
Support for teachers who are new to teaching Core Maths
What is involved?
This programme supports teachers in developing specialist knowledge for teaching Core Maths and increases their confidence in teaching the course. The programme forms part of the overall Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP) and Maths Hubs Core Maths professional development offer.
The principal focus is on Core Maths subject knowledge and pedagogy, and the programme will be based on six key themes: applying Fermi estimation and modelling; exploring statistics; making sense of finance; using the pre-release materials; developing critical analysis; and creating contextualised activities.
What you need to know
Teachers need to be given time and support by their school/college to try out ideas in their own classroom, and encouraged to reflect on developing and deepening their classroom practice.
Teachers must attend all programme sessions (the equivalent of three days), explore and engage with the programme resources, and implement practice-based activities in between sessions.
Benefits
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Your students will gain raised awareness of the use of maths and statistics in everyday life
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You will plan tasks and/or sequences of lessons to promote student understanding, confidence, and progress
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You will understand the philosophy of Core Maths, with its approach to maths through contextualised problem-solving.
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You will understand how online learning and technology can be used to support Core Maths teaching
Who can take part?
This programme is for teachers who are in their first two years of teaching Core Maths and are teaching a Core Maths class during the academic year 2026/27.
Maths Hubs work in partnership across the network and some Programmes and Work Groups are facilitated by other London Maths Hubs.
Please check other London Maths Hubs if you would like to express an interest in this programme.