THE CAMBRIDGE STATISTICS DISCUSSION GROUP
Thursday 15th March 2012 7:15 for 7:45
The Large Seminar Room, Institute of Public Health,
University Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 0SR
Mathematics at the Perse school
David Daniels
The Perse School
Abstract:
* A brief introduction to the Perse school (structure, staff and pupils). An introduction to the Mathematics department at the Perse.
* Mathematics at the Perse school - organisation, staffing, setting, examinations, early entry IGCSE, mathematical challenges and Olympiads.
* Examinations boards and syllabuses - choosing a syllabus to suit the ability profile in the school. Topics in IGCSE and A level syllabuses. IGCSE as opposed to GCSE.
* Schemes of work in years 7 to 11 and for each A level module - a brief outline of the structure at the Perse.
* Using technology in mathematics teaching - software, internet sites and graphic calculators.
* Preparing pupils for Oxford and Cambridge (STEP examinations)
* Recruitment of (mathematics) teaching staff to the Perse - problems familiar to most schools in this region.
* Analysis of results - a year on year improvement?
* Managing the mathematics department at the Perse school - the future of maths at the Perse - national issues.
Speaker: I have taught mathematics at the Perse for over 21 years now - having joined the school as head of department (following the death of the previous incumbent) in 1990. Prior to teaching at the Perse, I have taught at Leeds Grammar school and William Hulme's Grammar school (in Manchester).
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