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qcxm5VW1_400x400Free Maths and English Language GCSE courses from AQA

With GCSEs just around the corner, the Bradford Opportunity Area has worked with AQA to offer free GCSE courses for secondary Maths and English teachers.

Places are free and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Teachers can sign up for either event on Eventbrite.

GCSE Maths: Teaching foundation to less able learners (Spring 19 course)

Please book for your place using Eventbrite

Date: Monday 1st April, 2019

Venue: Banqueting Suite, City Hall, Bradford, BD1 1UH

Timings: Refreshments from 9.45am for a 10.15am start until 3.15pm (includes lunch)

Suitable for: Mathematics faculty leaders/subject heads, teachers with responsibility for key Stage 4 and new and non-specialist maths teachers that will be delivering the GCSE foundation tier.

Objectives: This course will provide teaching and learning ideas that will support students to succeed at GCSE Foundation tier. Strategies that make an impact, you will receive a host of resources to really make an impact in your classroom.

Summary: 

  • consider a range of pedagogical approaches that will enhance the mathematical experience and achievement of learners;
  • reflect on strategies to enhance questioning in the classroom;
  • explore strategies to develop problem solving.

GCSE English Language: Effective exam preparation (Spring 19 course)

Please book for your place using Eventbrite

Date: Friday 5th April, 2019

Venue: Kala Sangam Arts Centre, St Peter’s House, 1 Forster Square, Bradford, BD1 4TY

Timings: Refreshments from 9.45am for a 10.15am start until 3.15pm (includes lunch)

Suitable for: All teachers of AQA GCSE English Language specification.

Objectives: This course will provide an opportunity to consider effective revision strategies and offer fresh ideas and practical advice to maximise student achievement at all levels.

Summary: 

  • Promote efficient revision for your students in the run up to the exam.
  • Provide targeted activities to reinforce the specific skills needed for students to answer the questions.
  • Reinforce key messages, techniques and timings.
  • Examine student responses and explore ways of improving them.

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