Maths taster lecture: mathematical modelling – case studies and skills

Session time: 09.30-10.30

insight4me is a series of subject specific webinars for current Year 12 & 13 students. The sessions support students’ current studies by giving an insight into particular curriculum areas whilst affording students the opportunity to talk to different universities and make informed comparisons about how, in this case, Mathematics is taught.

In this insight4me Mathematics webinar for schools and colleges, two universities (TBC) will each have roughly 30 minutes to deliver a punchy, topic based ‘micro’ talk. Within an overall session theme of Mathematical Modelling – Case Studies & Skills, the universities have the freedom to choose their own topic and use the time to convey the key points of the case studies for the students.

Through the discussion, the universities are encouraged to provide an insight into the teaching and learning experience of this topic at university, and compare and contrast how other subject areas across the Mathematics spectrum might be treated. Students will gain an insight into how these subjects continue beyond A-levels, IB, BTEC and equivalent qualifications.

By hearing from 2 unis, students will also appreciate how the further study of Mathematics can vary between institutions, contributing to the depth of their HE research and assisting informed decision making.

Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. This means that sessions will continue irrespective of possible school closures.

Suitable for: Year 12 & 13 students studying, or with a possible interest in studying, Mathematics and related disciplines.

Register at: http://www.channeltalent.co.uk/event/insight4me-mathematics-mathematical-modelling-case-studies-skills/