Enhance your skills
Following the success of the Statistics for Mathematics Teachers Upskilling module, this module will focus on upskilling teachers in relation to the second third of the new Higher Applied Mathematics.
This module is for staff who wish to enhance their knowledge of mathematical modelling in order to teach the SQA Higher Applications of Mathematics.
Assuming no prior knowledge of mathematical modelling, by the end of the course, you'll have developed a good understanding of how to apply, evaluate, analyse and interpret mathematical models, including the suggested learning and teaching contexts set out in the Course Specification for the new Higher.
What you'll learn
The SQA curriculum will be covered during the course:
- modelling a situation mathematically in a given context using appropriate variables, formulae, graphs and/or charts
- defining appropriate units of measure for variables and checking for consistency
- evaluating the effects of error and tolerances within mathematical models
- evaluating and interpreting the output of mathematical models
- analysing mathematical models and suggesting possible improvements
- appropriate use of software to support modelling
Full teaching and learning support materials will be provided, and additional online help and support will be available.
Who will I learn from?
This course was developed by David Pritchard.
David is a lecturer in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, with nearly twenty years’ experience of conducting and teaching mathematical modelling in various contexts. He was a member of the SQA’s Qualification Design Team for Higher Applications of Mathematics.
Delivery
The module will be delivered online from Monday 25th March 2024 to Sunday 12th May 2024
Who can apply
Teachers who have successfully completed the Statistics for Teachers module would interest in this new module.
Cost
Funded places are available for this module and supported by the Scottish Funding Council.
What will I get at the end of it?
This course is worth 10 Credits at SCQF Level 7. A formal university CPD transcript will be provided upon completion of the course.
Sign me up!
For more information on this module, please email ma-sqamaths@strath.ac.uk
