Getting to the Point in 2012

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:51:47 +0000

Where will you View the Olympic Torch Relay?

We have created an interactive environment for school-aged learners, ‘Getting to the Point in 2012’, to explore where they can see the Olympic Torch Relay. This brand new online mapping and data gathering project has been granted the Inspire mark by the London 2012 Inspire programme.

Topics included in this resource are; investigations using the Problem Solving Cycle, scatter graphs, correlation, box plots and percentage change. Designed for teachers, particularly of maths and science, to:

• Download free cross-curricular teaching resources;
• Involve your learners in collecting their real data;
• Integrate ICT into lessons via the online questionnaire;
• Receive your learners’ data for use in your classroom;
• Compare your school’s data with others nationally;
• Involve parents in their children’s learning.

Get Started Now - View our 'Get Started Guide' and then register to receive updates and invitations to future events.

New Masters Qualification in Teaching at Pre-University Level

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:40:19 +0000

MA in Teaching Pre-university Mathematics and Statistics

The Royal Statistical Society Centre for Statistical Education (RSSCSE), Plymouth University and Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI) have developed new Masters level degree pathways. They have just been validated by Plymouth University and the first cohort of students will start in September 2012.

The basic structure of the Masters degree involves teachers studying any two of the following three 60-credit pathways:

• MEI’s ‘Teaching Advanced Mathematics’ (TAM) course [credit will be transferred from the other universities offering the course]
• MEI’s ‘Teaching Further Mathematics’ course (TFM)
• A Masters-level version of the RSSCSE’s ‘Certificate in Teaching Statistics’ course (CTS) 60 credits are sufficient to gain a Post Graduate Certificate (PGC); and 120 credits constitute a PG Diploma (PGD). Teachers can then also submit a dissertation to the university, which will make up the remaining third of the degree (60 credits), leading to the award of MA: Education (Teaching pre-university mathematics and statistics).

Teachers who have already completed TAM, TFM or CTS may qualify for some exemptions.

This is the first Masters degree of its kind in the UK that caters for teaching at pre-university level and is (possibly) the first of its kind anywhere in the world.

Further details, including the fee structure and application forms, will appear on the RSSCSE and Plymouth University websites in the next few weeks. In the meantime, please contact admin@rsscse.org.uk

Bringing A level statistics to life

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:33:29 +0000

Free CPD with the RSSCSE and Minitab - Bringing A level statistics to life

The RSSCSE and Minitab Ltd invite teachers to a day full of interactive practical ideas and activities for teaching statistics at A level. Designed for teachers of S1, S2, and S3 Modules, with many concepts extending to S4, all the ideas used will be ones that teachers can take away and replicate.

This event will be ran more than once, please see below for locations and dates, use the links to download a pdf flyer and register. 

This is a FREE session there is no per delegate cost. Use the link above to register for the appropriate day. For more information contact Kate Richards the AtSchool Coordinator katharine.richards@rsscse.org.uk

CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING STATISTICS (up to Pre-university Level)

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:30:39 +0000

CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING STATISTICS (up to Pre-university Level) 

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There are many teachers involved in the delivery of statistics in schools and colleges who lack the confidence and competence to teach the subject successfully.

This is due to their lack of opportunities to learn, either because they do not have a mathematical degree or such a degree did not include Statistics. We have devised a distance learning course that leads to a CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING STATISTICS (up to Pre-university Level).

It is an ideal way to do continuing professional development that, at the same time, leads to a recognised qualification.

Please note that the Certificate will be undergoing some minor changes that will require a change to the application form and course outline, however applicants looking for a March 2012 start may use the existing forms. 

Download an application form (Word) 

Download the course outline (PDF)

The Importance of Statistics

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:25:43 +0000

Statistics are important; the video below features Liam Clothier who completed a work placement in 2011 with a government ministry. Here Liam talks about his experience and in so doing demonstrates just why statistics are so important.

Please note that although the video has multiple display options some browsers, especially older browsers, may not show it correctly or at all, it may cause these browsers to crash. Click 'Read More' to view the video.

The Problem Solving Approach

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:05:19 +0000

The Problem Solving Approach

Classroom resources for teaching using a statistical problem solving approach
 
In 2005 and 2006 the Royal Statistical Society Centre for Statistical Education undertook a review of the statistics and data handling content of GCSE  to determine what should be retained as part of the core curriculum for mathematics and what may be beneficially seeded for delivery through other subjects, particularly science.

Teaching Statistics Trust Research Project

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:23:20 +0000

The Teaching Statistics Trust is funding a 1-year research project to investigate how well qualified new teacher trainees are in statistics knowledge and pedagogy for secondary education.

The aims are to:

1. survey the extent and form of UK:
   • PGCE Mathematics/MEC courses;
   • PGCE courses in other relevant subjects;
   • BEd courses with respect to the delivery of statistics content and pedagogy.
2. survey a range of newly qualified teachers, trainee teachers and education lecturers about their attitudes to and knowledge of teaching statistics;

Minitab for Schools

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:04:50 +0000

If you are one of the schools taking part in the CensusAtSchool project and you have received a free copy of Minitab you can use the link on this page below to register your copy. You will also find links and resources for using Minitab for both GCSE and A level.

If you simply wish to use our Minitab resources in your school you may download them using the links below.

At the beginning of April 2011 we will draw 75 names of schools who registered for the Minitab software and provided feedback, they will be sent perpetual licences for the Minitab software.

Register and Feedback

Register for Minitab use

Provide feedback on Minitab

Lancaster Postgraduate Statistics Centre

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:20:25 +0000

The RSSCSE is now working with The Lancaster Postgraduate Statistics Centre. The Centre has the core aim of promoting excellence in teaching statistics to postgraduates across a range of disciplines.

To find out more you can view their web site or click the link below to learn more.

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