The Further Mathematics Support Programme
Alexandra Hewitt
Area Coordinator, South East Region
Please email for postal address
07962 871828
Martin Powell
FMSP Associate
Carol Jones
FMSP Associate
Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Calendar 2014-2015 – Spring update
CPD events (including network meetings)
Spring Term 2015
Thursday 15th January 2015 16.00 – 18.00 Oxfordshire FMSP Network meeting – New
specifications – A level and Core Mathematics
Gosford Hill School
Please sign up at: http://oxfordshiremathematicscommunity.weebly.com
Thursday 22nd January 2015 13.00- 17.00 Creative Mathematics Post-16 Network – CPD
afternoon
Managing Mixed-Ability at A level
Denbigh School, Milton Keynes
Wednesday 28th January 2015 09.30 – 15.30 CPD – Teaching M2
Key topics from all exam boards- some choice of sessions will be available
Oxford Spires Academy
Wednesday 28th January 2015 16.00 – 17.30 Creative Mathematics Post-16 Network Meeting –
New specifications – A level and Core Mathematics
Milton Keynes – venue tbc
Friday 30th January 2015 09.30 – 15.30 CPD – KS 4 Enrichment and Extension Day 2**
Fully booked
Wednesday 4th February 2015 16.00 – 18.00 Buckinghamshire A level Mathematics Network –
New specifications – A level and Core Mathematics
John Colet School, Wendover
Wednesday 4th March 2015 13.00 – 17.00 CPD – Geogebra
Integrating Geogebra into the teaching and learning of A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics
Oxford Academy
Wednesday 25th March 2015 16.00 – 17.30 Creative Mathematics Post-16 Network Meeting –
Feedback on Managing Mixed-Ability at A level
Milton Keynes – venue tbc
Summer Term 2014
Thursday 30th April 2015 16.00 – 18.00 Oxfordshire FMSP Network meeting – theme tbc
Matthew Arnold School tbc
Please sign up at: http://oxfordshiremathematicscommunity.weebly.com
Summer 2015 tbc time tbc CPD – A level Active!
Approaches and resources for engaging all students in A level mathematics learning, Ideal for those new to teaching A level and for those who want to consider fresh approaches
Berkshire/Surrey – venue tbc
Friday 5th June 2015 time tbc CPD – Topics in A2 Further Pure
This course will cover a number of key topics from all the exam boards. Exact options will depend on the number of delegates using each board.
Alton College
Hampshire event: contact for details.
Student Support Events
Spring term 2015
Wednesday 25th February 2015 13.30 – 17.00 Study Afternoon for A2 FM students++
Introduction to Hyperbolic Functions
Note that this course will also be extremely useful enrichment for any student not requiring this topic for their exams!
Fitzharry’s School, Abingdon
21st March 2015 time tbc Core Revision – all boards
Mathematical Institute, Oxford University
Summer term 2015
9th April 2015 time tbc Further Pure Revision – MEI and Edexcel
Mathematical Institute, Oxford University
April/May 2015 tbc time tbc Further Pure Revision – AQA and Edexcel
Reading University
April/May 2015 tbc time tbc Edexcel Core Revision Days
Wycombe High School
Enrichment Events
Spring term 2015
Thursday 12th February 2015 09.30 – 12.30 Year 10 Maths Feast - Bucks Selective and
Independent Schools**
John Hampden Grammar School, High Wycombe
Friday 13th February 2015 13.30 – 17.00 Year 10 Maths Feast – Milton Keynes**
Milton Keynes Academy
Thursday 26th February 2015 16.15 – 19.15 Year 10 Maths Feast – Oxfordshire North**
Wheatley Park School, Holton
Wednesday 11th March 2015 09.30 – 12.30 Year 10 Maths Feast – Bucks Upper Schools**
Sir William Ramsay School, Hazlemere
Thursday 12th March 2015 16.15 – 19.15 Year 10 Maths Feast – Oxfordshire South**
King Alfred’s Academy West, Wantage
Thursday 19th March 2015 14.00 – 16.30 Masterclass for y11-13** - topic tbc
Rebecca Cotton-Barratt, University of Oxford
Mathematical Institute, Oxford University
Summer term 2015
Wednesday 22nd April 2015 10.00 – 16.00 Girls’ Conference (y9)**
Mathematical Institute, Oxford University
Tuesday 30th June 2015 10.00 – 14.50 Buckinghamshire Taking Maths Further** (y10)
Wycombe High School
Monday 6th July 2015 10.00 – 15.30 Oxfordshire Why Further Maths? day** (y10)
Mathematical Institute, Oxford University
Friday 10th July 2015 9.30 – 15.00 Milton Keynes Why Further Maths? day** (y10)
The Hazeley Academy
** These events are also relevant for pupils and/or teachers at 11-16 schools
++ These events include doughnuts!
Events in purple are organised by Martin Powell
Events in green are organised by Carol Jones
Look out for further CPD courses for teachers, including Live Online Professional Development, on the Further Mathematics Support Programme website (www.furthermaths.org.uk).
For tuition for Further Mathematics at AS or A2, please contact Martin Powell for Buckinghamshire, or Alexandra Hewitt for Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.