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MaST


We are now recruiting for November 2012 - please download the course flyer for further information. Application deadline Thursday 25 October.

MaST (Mathematics Specialist Teacher) is an innovative and highly successful programme which will help you to become a more effective teacher of mathematics and will also enable you to support other teachers in your school to develop their teaching of mathematics.


I can definitely say that the children are enjoying maths more - I really can't praise the programme enough. It should be available to as many teachers as possible.
MaST Teacher

This course is available to Primary school teachers, Years 7 and 8 teachers and Deputy Heads working at Special schools, Middle Schools (attached to Primary) and Pupil Referral Units.


Click on a year to see what you will be doing.

Year 1:

  • Attend a half day session run by a mathematics consultant exploring practical ways of teaching mathematics effectively
  • Try out activities in school study articles about teaching mathematics and complete an ongoing learning log
  • Attend a university session to explore effective teaching of mathematics and to help you relate to practical experience to research evidence about effective teaching of maths
In addition you will have:
  • Support in school to help you and the school to develop its mathematics policies and to make mathematics teaching both enjoyable and effective
  • To complete an assignment examining practical aspects of your teaching

Year 2:

In the second year of the programme (the) consultants and university tutors will run 45 hours of sessions/support outside of school time (that will help) to enable you to:
  • Develop your own mathematical knowledge
  • Understand how children learn mathematics
  • Support other teachers to develop their skills
  • Submit an assignment examining a practical aspect of supporting other adults in your school

Successful completion of each year of the programme will contribute 30 CATS points towards a Masters degree and you would be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma on completion of the 2 year programme. You would also receive official confirmation indicating that you are now a Certified Mathematics Specialist Teacher.


Tips


For help to read, think or write more critically, please download: Critical Reading, Thinking and Writing (pdf document, 75k)

Cost


Please note that the Government is funding 50% of the course fee for the first year of the programme (for cohort starting in September 2012) as the actual full cost of year 1 is £2500.

Cost to you:

  • Year 1: £1250
  • Year 2: £1250

*Independent schools should anticipate a fee of £2,500 for year one and £1,250 for year two, to be paid by either the school or the individual.

How to Apply


The MMU application form is available to download.

After completing the application form, please e-mail to: cie.didsbury@mmu.ac.uk or post to:

Angela Downey
Didsbury Campus
799 Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M20 2RR

The closing date for all applications is Thursday 25 October 2012

Further PDP Opportunities


For further PDP Opportunities, please download our Postgraduate Award in Coaching and Mentoring Handbook or go to Continued Professional Development

Contacts


Contact Angela Downey or Jamie Cruise in the Faculty of Education, Centre for Innovation and Enterprise if you would like more information or to discuss the programme further.

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Resources

Beyond the Statutory
Professor Afzal Ahmed's inspiring presentation talks about enriching and enhancing pupils mathematical experiences.
"The course design, content, assessment procedure and operation are commendable and comparable with the best international practice. The assessment framework is designed to aid student learning.
This course has made a great stride in enabling the students to take a broader view of mathematics as well as pedagogy.
Students have developed a love for their subject and have been able to reflect on the nature of mathematics beyond that of performing calculations.
The students' knowledge of mathematics has grown over the period of their course and they have become more reflective on their practice as well as on understanding of their pupils' thinking."
Professor Afzal Ahmed, External Examiner Annual Report, 2010/2011

Feedback from Teachers on the course


I am really enjoying the MaST programme; it is having a real positive on my teaching and my colleagues as well.
The MaST has helped me make mathematics fun!
The course is fantastic with loads of ideas you can take into the classroom the next day and plenty to work on for the future.
MaST has been far better than other training CPD courses I have attended.
The course has also had a significant impact on provision throughout my own school.
I can definitely say that the children are enjoying maths more - I really can't praise the programme enough. It should be available to as many teachers as possible.