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COURSE DETAILS We believe mathematics is an exciting subject and this course enables graduates to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to teach successfully, as well as explore the knowledge, skills and understanding young people need as part of their mathematics education. As well as taking advantage of the superb facilities at the faculty, which include top-of-the-range ICT provision, trainees have access to internationally recognised mathematicians through guest lectures. Students also have the option to take some modules at Masters Level on meeting the requirements. KEY FACTS This is a professional teacher training course that leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). It is available at both Level 6 (H) and Level 7 (M) and all UK and EU students can apply for a Training and Development Agency (TDA) training bursary of ?9,000 (subject to confirmation for 201112). The course has been graded as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted (2010). Two thirds of the course takes place in school and we ensure that students are offered a number of placements in a wide range of educational establishments ? at least two different schools, plus visits to other schools, including a primary school ? so valuable experience is gained in a variety of settings. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS You must have a good degree from a UK higher education institution or equivalent, at least 50% of which is in mathematics or a mathematics-related subject area. You must have a GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in both English Language and Mathematics prior to entry and if you are offered an interview you will take a written test to assess your standard of English. If you do not already have GCSEs in English language and mathematics, or their equivalent, and are not registered to take them, you should visit http:www.equivalencytesting.com. As part of the selection procedure, the interview panel will expect you to demonstrate your knowledge of mathematics and will assess personal qualities such as the potential to relate well to secondary age students, enthusiasm, sensitivity and communication skills. Applicants must also meet the TDA requirements for Initial Teacher Training, which means being medically fit and completing successfully an enhanced disclosure via the Criminal Records Bureau. COURSE STRUCTURE The course aims to produce highly skilled graduate teachers who have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning, which will enable them to demonstrate the highest levels of professional practice. By the end of the course, trainee mathematics teachers will be confident, reflective and accountable practitioners, who can deliver a rich and diverse curriculum within a contemporary cultural context. They will be able to accept responsibility for determining and achieving professional goals and exercise professional judgements, based on an informed understanding of education and subject pedagogy. This is an intensive and demanding course, which offers superb preparation for anyone who is committed to educating young people. Central to the curriculum is the study of education, pedagogy and professional practice from both generic and subject-specific perspectives, which is delivered using a combination of workshops, lectures, seminar groups and individual study. To complement this is a programme of mathematical subject knowledge and enhancement that supports the development of subject pedagogy. Specialist subject knowledge of mathematics is up-dated throughout the course to ensure trainee teachers are fully conversant with curriculum requirements. PLACEMENTS Your first placement is usually paired, so that you and your partner teach up to 50 per cent of the timetable in mathematics. The second school placement is a solo one and you will be expected to teach up to 66 per cent of the mathematics timetable. In addition, you will complete a research placement which will allow you to study an aspect of subject related education in more detail. ASSESSMENT Modules