Project code: NCP24-20

Why is this project needed

In Years 10 and 11, it becomes apparent that some students will need to continue their mathematical studies beyond the age of 16 in order to achieve a Level 2 maths qualification. In this NCP we will consider the mathematical learning experience of these students in order to provide greater coherence to their learning across the phases.

Participants’ departments will, through shared good practice, become more effective in supporting students whose route towards a Level 2 qualification crosses phases of education. The development of transferable teaching techniques, which align to the NCETM’s Essence of Mathematics Teaching for Mastery underpinning principles, will be a pervasive element of the Work Group’s remit.

Who is it for?

This Work Group is intended for teachers whose students will study Level 2 mathematics across the secondary/post-16 phases. The target groups of participants in this Work Group are:

• teachers of Year 10 and Year 11 students in secondary education 

and

• teachers of post-16 GCSE Maths resit and/or Functional Skills Maths in secondary and further education.

Participants may be based in secondary schools, UTCs, FE colleges, Sixth Form colleges, schools with post-16 provision, or other post-16 settings.

Intended outcomes

Participants will work with their school/college/subject leaders to ensure that: 

• collaboration between KS4 and post-16/FE colleagues on issues of curriculum and pedagogy is a normal part of transition practice

• curriculum planning for GCSE Resit and/or Functional Skills is better informed by prior learning at KS4

• curriculum planning at KS4 identifies areas of priority to underpin progression to post-16 GCSE resit and/or Functional skills.

Participants will have a deeper understanding of the approaches which will support students as they move from KS4 to post-16 (GCSE Resit and/or Functional Skills), including the importance of consistency of language and representations relating to specific areas of the curriculum.

Sessions:

All sessions will take place at the Outwood Institute of Education, Tenter Balk Lane, Doncaster, DN6 7EQ on the following dates and times:

• Session 1: Tuesday 7th January 2025 (9.00am - 3.00pm)

• Session 2: Friday 14th March 2025 (9.00am - 3.00pm)

• Session 3: Wednesday 7th May 2025 (9.00am - 3.00pm)

• Session 4: Friday 27th June 2025 (9.00am - 3.00pm)