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Aiming for A* in Pearson A-Level Maths

Course Code:
T0217
£289.00+vat

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This new course will demonstrate how to guide your best students to achieve an A* Grade in future Pearson A-level Maths examinations. The course will explore the characteristics of A* students, why and how we must challenge our most able in Maths. You will leave with a vast range of resources and practical strategies that will enable you to meet the needs of your most able students and ultimately increase A* grade attainment. The course is designed for teachers of Pearson A-Level Maths, but would be of benefit to teachers of other exam boards as well.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

  • Increase awareness of what teachers should aim to achieve with the most able mathematicians.
  • Develop greater understanding of what examiners are looking for in Grade A* responses
  • Learn how to develop resilience so that talented Maths students achieve their A* potential
  • Focused on identifying the demands of A* Grades and providing materials to help teachers prepare students effectively
  • A detailed look at the different demands of questions

PROGRAMME

Challenging Our Most Able Students

10.00am
  • Who are our most able students and why do we have to challenge them?
  • Key attributes of Grade A & A* students in the classroom and how to identify these students
  • Exam Feedback: what does it tell us about the standards set for the top learners? How can we teach to this effectively?
  • Using the structure of the specification to plan for success

 

Break

10.45am

Focus On Assessment Demands for A* Students

11.00am
  • Examine the assessment demands of all components including the use of assessment objectives as a framework for assessment
  • Consider the most effective models for delivery of the course to ensure effective assessment
  • Feedback and grading analysis from the most recent exam. What is required for A*?
  • Grades A & A*: what are the differences between these?
  • Analysis of mark schemes – which sections/questions differentiated candidates?

The Key Challenges for A* Students in the Papers

12.00pm
  • Developing high end skills and a deep understanding of core Maths concepts
  • Which skills are the very hardest for A-Level mathematicians?
  • Applying Maths concepts to consistently reach into the top bands
  • Activating prior knowledge to improve retention of key topic areas
  • Avoiding potential hazards: what can cost a top student their A grade?

 

Lunch

1.00pm

Stretching and Challenging the Most Able Students

2.00pm
  • Moving on from GCSE approaches – encouraging students to become sensitive readers
  • What makes a strong A-Level mathematician? How can we build up to this?
  • Working up to full past papers, and using them effectively to stretch students
  • Planning with and designing support for students aiming for top grades
  • Extra-curricular ideas that help get A* grades

 

Break

3.00pm

Exam Tactics For Achieving The Highest Grades

3.10pm
  • What are the biggest challenges of the course for the A/A* learner?
  • Retention, recall and deployment. Hints for coverage of key content.
  • The short mark questions: what are the potential pitfalls?
  • Varying response practice to stretch the most able
  • Revision ideas to help students practice

Depart

3.40pm

This course, tailored to suit, can be delivered in your school. Discuss this further with our CPD team on 01625 532974 or click below to make an enquiry.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Teachers of Pearson A-Level Maths
  • Heads of Maths
  • Aspiring Heads of Maths
  • Teachers with responsibility for A-Level Maths

THIS COURSE INCLUDES

  • A specially prepared folder of detailed notes, practical advice and guidance
  • Notes prepared by the educational experts leading the course
  • Expert produced PowerPoint presentations
  • CPD Certificate of attendance

Description

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This new course will demonstrate how to guide your best students to achieve an A* Grade in future Pearson A-level Maths examinations. The course will explore the characteristics of A* students, why and how we must challenge our most able in Maths.

You will leave with a vast range of resources and practical strategies that will enable you to meet the needs of your most able students and ultimately increase A* grade attainment.

The course is designed for teachers of Pearson A-Level Maths, but would be of benefit to teachers of other exam boards as well.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

  • Increase awareness of what teachers should aim to achieve with the most able mathematicians.
  • Develop greater understanding of what examiners are looking for in Grade A* responses
  • Learn how to develop resilience so that talented Maths students achieve their A* potential
  • Focused on identifying the demands of A* Grades and providing materials to help teachers prepare students effectively
  • A detailed look at the different demands of questions

PROGRAMME

Challenging Our Most Able Students

10.00am

  • Who are our most able students and why do we have to challenge them?
  • Key attributes of Grade A & A* students in the classroom and how to identify these students
  • Exam Feedback: what does it tell us about the standards set for the top learners? How can we teach to this effectively?
  • Using the structure of the specification to plan for success

 

Break

10.45am


Focus On Assessment Demands for A* Students

11.00am

  • Examine the assessment demands of all components including the use of assessment objectives as a framework for assessment
  • Consider the most effective models for delivery of the course to ensure effective assessment
  • Feedback and grading analysis from the most recent exam. What is required for A*?
  • Grades A & A*: what are the differences between these?
  • Analysis of mark schemes – which sections/questions differentiated candidates?

The Key Challenges for A* Students in the Papers

12.00pm

  • Developing high end skills and a deep understanding of core Maths concepts
  • Which skills are the very hardest for A-Level mathematicians?
  • Applying Maths concepts to consistently reach into the top bands
  • Activating prior knowledge to improve retention of key topic areas
  • Avoiding potential hazards: what can cost a top student their A grade?

 

Lunch

1.00pm


Stretching and Challenging the Most Able Students

2.00pm

  • Moving on from GCSE approaches – encouraging students to become sensitive readers
  • What makes a strong A-Level mathematician? How can we build up to this?
  • Working up to full past papers, and using them effectively to stretch students
  • Planning with and designing support for students aiming for top grades
  • Extra-curricular ideas that help get A* grades

 

Break

3.00pm


Exam Tactics For Achieving The Highest Grades

3.10pm

  • What are the biggest challenges of the course for the A/A* learner?
  • Retention, recall and deployment. Hints for coverage of key content.
  • The short mark questions: what are the potential pitfalls?
  • Varying response practice to stretch the most able
  • Revision ideas to help students practice

Depart

3.40pm

Additional information

Location and Date

London | Tuesday 12 November 2024

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