Fractions, Decimals, Percentages: Creating Connections, Coherence and Confidence (Code: C1835)
BackFocusing on fractions, decimals, percentages, and place value, this course supports teachers to help learners develop a solid conceptual understanding of number and proportional relationships. Teachers will explore both how learners develop meaning around these topics as well as strategies grounded in Mastery principles to support learners develop confidence in these critical areas. Strategies include using representations such as bar models and ratio tables to highlight underlying mathematical structure and connections between the topics, and using misconceptions to build on prior learning.
Pricing options
Open delivery: £55 per person.
In-house delivery: From £523
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Who is this for?
This course is designed for new and experienced education practitioners involved in teaching Functional Skills Maths to post-16 learners. It is also relevant to those delivering GCSE maths to learners with a GCSE grade 1 or 2 as well as those delivering unregulated maths courses within the Further Education and Skills sector.
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 unregulated courses
Training aim
- Enhance teachers’ conceptual understanding of fractions, decimals, percentages, and place valueso 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.
Outcomes
By the end of this course , teachers will have the knowledge and confidence to :
- Recognise common misconceptions learners may have about fractions, decimals, percentages and place value, and apply strategies to address these effectively in the classroom.
- Explore Mastery- informed teaching strategies using Mastery-focused approaches to teaching these concepts, adapting methods to suit learners at different stages of development.
- Develop and implement practical activities and real-life contexts that strengthen learners’ reasoning and problem-solving skills in relation to these mathematical areas.
- Engage in reflective practice to assess and enhance their own instructional techniques, ensuring a solid conceptual foundation for all learners.
- Collaborate with peers to share insights, resources, and effective approaches for teaching fractions, decimals, percentages, and place value to post-16 and adult learners.
Length
In-house delivery: 2.5 hours face-to-face or online sessions.
Open delivery: 2 hour online session.
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
