Almost 25% of students opt to take Mathematics at A Level, making it the most popular A Level subject. In comparison to competitor economies, however, and considering the growing demand for mathematics skills in the labour market, particularly post-Brexit, the number of students continuing to pursue mathematics through to A Level and beyond is inadequate.

As a response, the government implemented a reformed maths curriculum, to be taught from the academic year 2016/17. These reforms included the inclusion of higher quantity and more difficult content, a greater emphasis on problem-solving and mathematical reasoning, a requirement to memorise formulae and a new grade structure. Following on from this, in July 2017 the Smith Review outlined ways in which post-16 maths provision was failing to demonstrate high quality teaching and, consequently, to meet the growing demand for maths skills.

Furthermore, in March 2018, the government announced that they would award funding of £350,000 a year to Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to lead post 16 specialist Maths schools. These schools would create a network between HEIs, schools and colleges to enable young people to learn from expert academics.

In order to meet the demands resulting from the government’s strategy, urging schools and colleges to raise standards in mathematics in order to meet the needs of a growing economy, it is imperative that schools and colleges develop innovative teaching methods and styles which increase student engagement in mathematics, raise attainment levels and deliver the next generation of ardent mathematicians.

This one day forum will provide participants with the opportunity to discuss how to deliver outstanding mathematics teaching from key stage 3 through to further education. Participants will hear from leading policy experts on implementing and assessing the reformed curriculum and gain an insight into how to access the recently announced government funding. Additionally, award-winning schools will share innovative teaching methods to drive high attainment and increase pupil engagement.

Key speakers include:
• Heather Davies, Chair of General Council, Association of Teachers of Mathematics (ATM)
• Mike Askew, President, Maths Association
• Neil Ogden, Subject Advisor for GCSE Mathematics, OCR
• Mark Howlett, Head of Maths, General Qualifications Product Management, Edexcel and Pearson.

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