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Eddie Mullan is Coordinating editor of the Maths in Action Series; author of titles for Leckie and Leckie which include Success Maker in Higher Maths, Grade Booster for Higher Maths, Practical Papers for SQA Exams, Advanced Higher and Active Maths CfE Level 3. Now retired, Eddie was a PT Maths in the Borders for 20 years and is currently the chairman of the Scottish Mathematical Council.
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Implementing Mathematics at National 4 and 5
Monday 13th May 2013
- cancelled
09.30 - 15.30
£175 plus VAT
This course is to help departments plan their implementation to make the transition from Standard Grades/Intermediates to National 4 and 5 as smoothly as possible. It will consider the various facets of the new courses and will engage in a broad development discussion. The areas covered will include:
- The four new courses and how they will be presented
- Organising, coordinating and timetabling
- Assessment in its various forms
- Educating both the pupil and the parent
- Using CfE to prepare the student for S4
- Resourcing the new approach
Previous attendees have commented:
'Eddie provided a super overview of N4 and N5. Very worthwhile day'
'eddie has such a wealth of information which has blown me away. Thanks for the inspiration. I now feel more confident in putting the course/assessments'
'packed! Informative, relevant and up-to-date info. Eddie has a very thorough knowledge delivered in a unique, quirky and relevant way. Excellent! Thanks.'
Teaching Higher Mathematics
Wednesday 5th June 2013
09.30 - 15.30
£175 plus VAT
This course is aimed at those teachers new to delivering Higher mathematics or those looking for new ideas or wishing to share. It has also acted as a refresher course for those who have not presented at Higher for a while. During the course we will examine: SQA conditions and arrangements; preparation for assessment (including NABS), planning, scheduling and their interrelationship; the collection of evidence for appeal purposes – exam balance and marking at Higher; approaches that might save you time; creation of IT resources to assist in delivery, assessment and problem solving; existing resources and record keeping. The whole syllabus is considered but focus is given to the topics that are traditionally considered awkward or difficult.
Previous attendees have commented:
'Excellent resources and ideas to use for my higher'
'great presenter - very approachable and obviously experienced'
'very enjoyable course, great presenter'
Teaching Advanced Higher Mathematics
Wednesday 12th June 2013
09.30 - 15.30
£175 plus VAT
This course is aimed at those teachers new to delivering Advanced Higher mathematics or those looking for new ideas or wishing to share. It has also acted as a refresher course for those who have not presented at Advanced Higher for a while. During the course we will examine: SQA conditions and arrangements; preparation for assessment (including NABS), planning, scheduling and their interrelationship; the collection of evidence for appeal purposes – exam balance and marking at Advanced Higher; approaches that might save you time; creation of IT resources to assist in delivery, assessment and problem solving; existing resources and record keeping. Some extra time is spent on topics that traditionally students find awkward (e.g. Vectors), or lengthy (e.g. sequences or differential equations) or outside their comfort zone (e.g. number theory and proof).
Previous attendees have commented:
'Excellent day - packed with useful information wich will be of great PRACTICAL use'
most useful inservice course I have been to!'
'outstanding course, full of priceless techniques and information'
Designing a Higher Maths Prelim
Date coming after summer
The course will examine the purpose and conditions that the assessment must meet; the paperwork available for helping you to meet that purpose; the course content that the questions must address.
Previous attendees have commented:
'very good content'
'very useful course, fulfilling completely what I think i'd nedd to write a prelim'
'good course, excellent, detailing areas I was initially concerned about'
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