Fractions, Decimals, Percentages: Creating Connections, Building Confidence (Code: C1835)
BackFocusing on fractions, decimals, percentages, and place value, this course supports teachers to help learners develop a solid conceptual understanding of parts of a whole. Teachers will explore both how learners develop meaning around these topics, as well as strategies grounded in Mastery principles that support learners to develop confidence in these critical areas. Strategies explored include using concrete resources and bar models to highlight underlying mathematical structure and make connections between the topics, as well as using misconceptions to build on prior learning.
Pricing options
Open delivery: £99 per person.
In-house delivery: From £525 per cohort
Please note: bookings will close 7 days prior to the commencement of the course.
Upcoming
SET Membership
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Find out more about SET membership on the Society for Education and Training (SET) website.
Who is this for?
This course is designed for new and experienced education practitioners involved in teaching Functional Skills Maths to post-16 learners who are looking to increase their own understanding in this area of maths as well as for way to support their learners' understanding.
This course is particularly suitable for:
- Functional Skills Maths teachers
- GCSE teachers teaching learners with a prior attainment of a grade 1 or 2 (or equivalent)
- Maths teachers teaching non-regulated maths courses
Training aim
- Enhance teachers’ own conceptual understanding of fractions, decimals, percentages, and place value so that they are able to better support learners.
- Support teachers in creating a solid foundation for all learners in fractions, decimals, percentages and place value.
- Equip teachers with effective Mastery-informed teaching strategies that address common misconceptions and promote deep mathematical understanding of both number and proportional reasoning.
- Encourage reflective practice to help teachers assess and improve their instructional approaches in teaching these key concepts.
Note: These courses are designed to be interactive and model best practice using resources and activities tailored for both a digital and physical learning environment. Therefore, we do not offer recordings of sessions, however, we do share all materials following the course's completion.
Outcomes
By the end of this course , teachers will have the knowledge and confidence to :
- Identify core knowledge, skills and understanding required to become proficient in fractions, decimals and percentages ( FDP)
- Consider ways of delivering FDP in concrete ways to create meaning and confidence.
- Explore bar modelling as a teaching technique for parts of whole numbers.
- Identify misconceptions and learn how to use them as a teaching tool.
- Reflect upon how you might use these activities and approaches in your own teaching.
Length
In-house delivery:
- 2 x 2 hour online sessions
- 1 day of face-to-face training
Open delivery:
- 2 x 2 hour online sessions
Entry Requirements
- Employment in a teaching/training/support role in the post-16 further education and skills sector
- Currently delivering Functional Skills, GCSE or non-regulated maths courses, or expecting to soon
Contact us
If this course is not currently available at a suitable date/location, please register your interest and we will let you know about new events as they are announced.
If you have any questions, please contact:
T: 0800 0 831 830
E: enquiries@etfoundation.co.uk
