Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties

with Fil Came, Learning Works

This practical half-day course will present the latest research into dyscalculia. It will examine factors which contribute to difficulties learning Maths and will offer ideas, strategies and resources to help pupils who find it difficult to grasp mathematical concepts.

Course Fee £85.00 + VAT (including refreshments, lunch, handouts and free resources)

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Outline Programme
0915     Registration and refreshments
0930     Who and What are we talking about today?
              •    Research Update
              •    Contributory factors
              •    Math’s anxiety
1040     Break and refreshments
1100     Practical ideas for the classroom and learning support
              •    Pupil profiles and learning styles
              •    Key principles, approaches and strategies
              •    Essentials - core knowledge and skills
              •    Maths resources – a practical toolkit
1245      End followed by lunch

As usual you are asked to bring a memory stick so that you may receive practical teaching resources and readings.

Last Year's Comments

Venues & Maps:
2010
13th October          Bruton School, Somerset
11th November       King Henry VIII Prep School, Coventry
12h November        Woodhouse Grove School, Leeds

2011
January TBC          Orwell Park, Ipswich
3rd February          Withington Girls School, Manchester
February TBC        Wellington College, Berkshire
1st March               Eltham College, South London
2nd March             St Edward’s Prep School, Cheltenham
3rd March              Forres Sandle Manor, Dorset
22nd March           Slindon College, Arundel

Booking:
2010
Book a place at Bruton School, 13/10/10
Book a place at King Henry VIII Prep School, 11/11/10
Book a place at Woodhouse Grove School, 12/11/10

2011
Book a place at Orwell Park, January to be confirmed
Book a place at Wellington College, February to be confirmed
Book a place at Withington Girls School, 03/02/11
Book a place at Eltham College, 01/03/11
Book a place at St Edward’s Prep School, 02/03/11
Book a place at Forres Sandle Manor, 03/03/11
Book a place at Slindon College, 22/03/11

Cancellation Policy
Full refunds can only be made if cancellations are made in writing no later than three weeks before the event otherwise a 50% charge will be incurred. Refunds are not available for cancellations seven days prior to the event.

***Please note, upon completion of a successful booking you will receive a confirmation email, if you do not receive this email within 24 hours please contact the office on 01672 512914***