How can we help our students master key mathematical ideas?
Join Craig Barton (@mrbartonmaths) and Jo Morgan (@mathsjem) as they take a deep dive into three areas of mathematics: decimals, coordinates and Pythagoras' Theorem.
Craig uses data and student explanations from 100+ million answers on Diagnostic Questions to find the most pertinent and surprising misconceptions students hold. Jo then uses her research and wealth of experience to share the methods, resources, activities and approaches that can help our students avoid these pitfalls and better understand the mathematical ideas.
This course contains 100+ videos, 100+ links to amazing, free activities and resources, as well as free content made exclusively for this course by our lovely sponsors, White Rose Maths and AQA.
The approach to lesson planning used in this course can be applied to the teaching of any topic. You can dip in and out of the course whenever you like, head straight to the sections most relevant to you, come back time and time again, and there is enough material here for weeks' worth of individual or departmental CPD.
Please note: the cost of the course is per person. Please see the bottom of the page for FAQs about suitability, discounts, payment options, and more.
Welcome video
A few words from me and Jo Morgan to let you know what Marvellous Maths 2 is all about!
Contents
Free resources from our sponsors
Our lovely sponsors, White Rose Maths and AQA, have provided some fantastic free resources made exclusively for this course
Where do students struggle when it comes to method selection with Pythagoras?
What students do well
Q1
Q1 - data
Q2
Q2 - data
Reflection
Pythagoras' Theorem: Method selection - methods and mastery
How can we help our students with method selection involving Pythagoras?
Method Selection
Website: SSDD Problems
Pythagoras' Theorem: Applying the theorem - misconceptions
Where do students struggle when it comes to applying Pythagoras' theorem?
What students do well
Q1
Q1 - data
Q2
Q2 - data
Q3
Q3 - data
Q4
Q4 - data
Q5
Q5 - data
Reflection
Pythagoras' Theorem: Applying the theorem - methods and mastery
How can we help our students when it comes to applying Pythagoras' theorem?
Applying the theorem
Blog Post: Applied Pythagoras
Blog Post: New GCSE Pythagoras Questions
Resource: Pythagoras Pile Up
Resource: Pythagoras Problems
Pythagoras' Theorem: Extra resources from our sponsors
Resources for this section of the course from White Rose and AQA
White Rose Maths - Pythagoras' Theorem
AQA - Pythagoras quiz
Takeaways, next steps and course feedback
What have you learned from this course and what will you do next?
Takeaways and next steps
Course feedback
Course Certificate
Other things to check out from Craig
A final word from Craig about some of his other work
Craig's online courses
Craig's online courses
Craig's book: How I wish I'd taught maths
Craig's book: Reflect, Expect, Check, Explain
Mr Barton Maths website
Mr Barton Maths Podcast
Diagnostic Questions
Variation Theory
SSDD Problems
Maths Venns
Other things to check out from Jo
A final word from Craig about some of his other work
Resourceaholic site tour
Resourceaholic website
Jo's online CPD videos
Jo's book: A Compendium Of Mathematical Methods
FAQs
Is this course suitable for primary school teachers?
Craig and Jo are secondary school teachers, and make no claims to be exerts in the primary domain. However, students encounter two of the areas covered - decimals and coordinates - as early as Year 4, and Craig and Jo discuss students' early experiences, the misconceptions they hold and the approaches that will help them better understand these areas. In addition, the general approach to planning and teaching shared in this course should transfer across to the primary domain. So teachers of Years 4 to 6 should find the course useful and relevant.
Is this course suitable for non-UK teachers?
Absolutely! Whilst Craig and Jo make reference to the English National Curriculum when describing students' journeys with these ideas, the misconceptions, methods and resources shared are relevant no matter where teaching and learning takes place.
How long can I access the course content for?
As long as this platform exists! That is one of the key advantages of an online course - you can go back over the content again and again.
If, for whatever reason, the platform shuts down or we need to remove content, we will give you as much notice as possible (we will aim for at least 6 months) so you can complete the course.
In addition, from time to time we may update the course content with new videos, resources and ideas. We will email you when this happens and you will have access to this as well for no extra cost.
Can I pay with an invoice instead of online?
The easiest way to pay is online. The service accepts all major cards as well as PayPal. Paying this way gives you immediate access to the course.
But if you need to pay via invoice, then no problem! Just send an email to mrbartonmaths@gmail.com with details of:
1. The email addresses of the delegates taking the course
2. Your school name and address
3. Who to email to invoice to
Then I will send you an invoice and register your colleagues on the course.
Can I get a VAT receipt?
Of course!
If you have paid online, just login, click on the drop-down menu next to your picture on the top-right of the screen, select Billing and you can print off your VAT receipt(s) there.
If you pay-offline (by emailing me as described above) then I will email you an invoice which will serve as your VAT receipt.
Can I buy one pass and then share it with my colleagues?
I am afraid not. The price of each course is per person.
Each person who pays for the course has their own log-in details, so the platform can keep track of their individual progress. This allows you to log back on using any device and pick up where you left off.
Can I share the videos and resources from the course in a departmental meeting?
If everyone in your department has purchased a course pass, then absolutely! Indeed, this is a great way to make use of the course - discussing the misconceptions as a team, sharing your own experiences, and then enjoying trying out and reflecting on the methods, activities and resources shared.
However, if just one or two colleagues have purchased a pass, then you are not permitted to share the materials with others.
We have purposely keep the cost of this course as low to allow as many teachers as possible to access it, and as you will see below there are discounts available for departments. Please respect this if considering sharing the materials.
Can I show the videos as part of a meeting or training event?
I am afraid not. The price of the course is per person.
If you wish to discuss using the materials as part of a meeting or training event, please email me at mrbartonmaths@gmail.com.
Are there discounts available?
Absolutely!
As discussed above, we really want teachers to use these materials collaboratively.
If you want to purchase a bundle of passes for the courses, then we offer the following discount:
For every 5 course passes you buy, you get the next 1 free
To take advantage of this offer you will need to pay via invoice. Just drop me an email at: mrbartonmaths@gmail.com
If you want to purchase 50+ plus course passes (perhaps you are an academy chain wanting to buy for several of you maths departments, or a PGCE tutor wanting your cohort of students to have access), or there are other circumstances that may qualify you for an extra discount, then let me know via email and we can work out a deal.
