Support for teachers who are new to teaching Core Maths

What is involved?

This programme supports teachers in developing specialist knowledge for teaching Core Maths and increases their confidence in teaching the course. The programme forms part of the overall Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP) and Maths Hubs Core Maths professional development offer.

The principal focus is on Core Maths subject knowledge and pedagogy, and the programme will be based on six key themes: applying Fermi estimation and modelling; exploring statistics; making sense of finance; using the pre-release materials; developing critical analysis; and creating contextualised activities.

Who can take part?

This programme is for teachers who are in their first two years of teaching Core Maths and are teaching a Core Maths class during the academic year 2026/27.

What will you learn?

• Your students will gain raised awareness of the use of maths and statistics in everyday life
• You will plan tasks and/or sequences of lessons to promote student understanding, confidence, and progress
• You will understand the philosophy of Core Maths, with its approach to maths through contextualised problem-solving.
• You will understand how online learning and technology can be used to support Core Maths teaching

What is the cost?

SKTM Core Maths Teachers is run by the Maths Hubs Programme, in partnership with the AMSP, and is free to state-funded schools.

Visit the AMSP website to learn more about the project and how to get involved. 

Apply for SKTM - Core Maths Teachers here.