Further Mathematics Support Programme (FMSP) Cath Moore

The Further Mathematics Support Programme  The FMSP is a national DfE-funded programme which supports schools and colleges with KS4 and post-16 mathematics.  We promote the uptake of AS and A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics through enrichment events and student activities.  We provide extensive professional development and teaching resources to enhance the teaching of mathematics at GCSE and A level.

The Further Mathematics Support Programme  We liaise with universities over entry requirements and provide information and resources to help students prepare for mathematically-rich degree courses.  We work with schools and colleges with the aim of ensuring every student in England has the opportunity to study AS and A level Further Mathematics.  We are also committed to encouraging more girls to take up A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics and to improving the gender balance between students taking these qualifications.

The Further Mathematics Support Programme  The FMSP is a national partner to the Maths Hubs Programme, supporting the key aim of increasing post- 16 participation in mathematics.  Our Area Coordinators and Associates will work with Maths Hubs to enhance our activities and to extend the reach of our support to schools and colleges within each Hub.

AS/A level Mathematics entries

AS/A level Further Maths entries

The A level subject league 2005

The A level subject league 2014

 The 32 Area Coordinators and 6 Assistants work with schools and colleges to support them in providing Further Maths by –Improving teacher expertise so that schools/colleges can teach FM themselves ‘in-house’ –Facilitating consortia of neighbouring schools/colleges –Organising CPD –Arranging tuition for FM –Organising events to promote mathematics –Providing support and advice What does the FMSP do?

 Extensive resources for teaching FM  CPD for teachers of A level Mathematics and FM  CPD for Problem-Solving, STEP and AEA mathematics  Enrichment for year 12 and 13 students, including STMC  Information and resources to support progression to HE in mathematically-rich courses At A level

 Maths enrichment events promoting A level study for students  Year 10 team competition – Maths Feast  KS4 Extension and Enrichment CPD course and support materials  KS4 problem solving CPD  Free resources for FSMQ Additional Maths (OCR) and for the Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics (AQA) At Key Stage 4

Why the Maths Hub programme is important to the FMSP  Opportunities to engage and work with more maths enthusiasts and experts  Opportunities to get a better understanding of local needs for CPD  Opportunities to engage with schools not currently offering Further Mathematics  Opportunities to support the work of others  Opportunities to promote the uptake of mathematics to young people

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