We offer online mathematics subject knowledge enhancement courses.
Distance learning (online) courses
To be eligible to undertake an online course:
- you must have an offer of a place on a PGCE Teacher Training Programme with the SKE course a condition of that offer
- you must not have attended any Department for Education (DFE) funded SKE courses previously
- your teacher training course must match your SKE subject.
We are pleased to offer an 8-week and 16-week Maths GCSE and A level SKE.
These are provided for interview candidates with SKE conditional offers following their assessed performance on the assigned maths questions answered at interview. Taking a subject knowledge enhancement course for maths can be incredibly beneficial if knowledge is found lacking for either GCSE and/or A Level.
The UK GCSE and A Level specifications in mathematics have been reformed in the past eight years and these courses aim to:
- develop an understanding of the topic areas you were weak on during the interview questions.
- keep you abreast of the recent changes of specification and familiarity with the topics and style of questions (for example some A Level topics such as iterations were added to GCSE)
- strengthening your understanding of mathematical concepts can significantly boost your confidence, making you more comfortable and effective in both teaching and any future interviews.
Ultimately, better subject knowledge translates to better student understanding and performance, which is a key goal for any teacher.
There are three options:
- GCSE-only SKE Course – 8 weeks (200 hrs)
- GCSE and A Level SKE Course – 8 weeks per key stage (16 Weeks – 400 hrs)
- A level SKE course – 8 weeks (200 hrs)
The course is written by a practising teacher and the units are sequenced in order to progress you through the curriculum coherently. The course has a dedicated tutor, remote sessions and an assessment at the end of each Unit. It is a guided self taught program.
Finally, by investing in a subject knowledge enhancement course, you not only address any gaps identified during the interview but also set yourself up for long-term success in your teaching career.
Apply
The eight-week programme (200 hours) is for candidates who would like to boost or refresh their knowledge of their specialist subject to GCSE level.
You will cover:
- Basics of Number
- Indices, Roots and Surds
- Compound Measures
- Algebra
- Algebra: Linear Equations
- Algebra: Quadratic Equations
- Algebra: Simultaneous Equations
- Sequences
- Graphing
- Ratio and Proportion
- Geometry of 2D and 3D Shapes
- Pythagoras and Trigonometry
- Percentages
- Angles
- Constructions
- Perimeter, area and volume
- Vectors
- Probability
- Statistics
- Continuous and Bivariate data.
Apply for the eight-week course
12 weeks (300 hours)
The enhanced GCSE course is designed for candidates needing additional support to boost or refresh they subject knowledge to GCSE.
Core KS3 module topics
You will cover:
- KS2 Mathematics
- Starting KS3 Mathematics
- Moving from KS3 to KS4 Mathematics
- A selection of virtual lessons in Mathematics.
Core GCSE module topics
You will cover:
- Basics of Number
- Indices, Roots and Surds
- Compound Measures
- Algebra
- Algebra – Linear Equations
- Algebra – Quadratic Equations
- Algebra – Simultaneous Equations
- Sequences
- Graphing
- Ratio and proportion
- Geometry of 2D and 3D Shapes
- Pythagoras and Trigonometry
- Percentages
- Angles
- Constructions
- Perimeter, area and volume
- Vectors
- Probability
- Statistics
- Continuous and Bivariate data.
Apply for the 12-week course
The 16-week programme (400 hours) is for applicants who wish to teach A level and already hold strong qualifications in their specialist subject.
You will cover:
- Algebra and Functions
- Proof
- Coordinate Geometry
- Sequences and Series
- Trigonometry
- Exponentials and Logarithms
- Differentiation
- Integration
- Numerical Methods
- Vectors
- Statistics
- Mechanics.
Apply for the 16-week course
20 weeks (500 hours)
The enhanced A level course is designed for candidates needing additional support to boost or refresh they subject knowledge to A level.
You will cover:
- KS2 Mathematics
- Starting KS3 Mathematics
- Moving from KS3 to KS4 Mathematics
- A selection of virtual lessons in Mathematics.
Core A level modules
You will cover:
- Algebra and Functions
- Proof
- Exponentials and Logarithm
- Sequences and Series
- Trigonometry
- Coordinate Geometry
- Differentiation
- Integration
- Numerical Methods
- Vectors
- Statistics
- Mechanics.
Apply for the 20-week course
24 weeks (600 hours)
Our accelerated GCSE and A level course is for candidates needing to boost or refresh their subject knowledge through GCSE to A level.
Core GCSE module topics
You will cover:
- Basics of Number
- Indices, Roots and Surds
- Compound Measures
- Algebra
- Algebra – Linear Equations
- Algebra – Quadratic Equations
- Algebra – Simultaneous Equations
- Sequences
- Graphing
- Ratio and proportion
- Geometry of 2D and 3D shapes
- Pythagoras and Trigonometry
- Percentages
- Angles
- Constructions
- Perimeter, area and volume
- Vectors
- Probability
- Statistics
- Continuous and Bivariate data.
Core A level module topics
You will cover:
- Algebra and Functions
- Proof
- Exponentials and Logarithm
- Sequences and Series
- Trigonometry
- Coordinate Geometry
- Differentiation
- Integration
- Numerical Methods
- Vectors
- Statistics
- Mechanics.
Apply for the 24-week course
The 28-week programme (700 hours) is for candidates that would benefit from a longer subject knowledge enhancement through GCSE and A level.
You will cover:
- Algebra and Functions
- Proof
- Coordinate Geometry
- Sequences and Series
- Trigonometry
- Exponentials and Logarithms
- Differentiation
- Integration
- Numerical Methods
- Vectors
- Statistics
- Mechanics.
Appy for the 28-week course
Please note: self-funded places are also available.