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I am doing a Childhood, Youth and Education degree at Bath University. I did A Levels in Maths(A), History(B) and Biology(B) and I've recently decided I'd love to teach maths at a secondary school. I know I'd probably only be able to teach year 7-11 (not A-Level) if anything but that's great. Is it possible to do this? What is the fastest route and what would it cost me? Thanks so much in advance.
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I am doing a Childhood, Youth and Education degree at Bath University. I did A Levels in Maths(A), History(B) and Biology(B) and I've recently decided I'd love to teach maths at a secondary school. I know I'd probably only be able to teach year 7-11 (not A-Level) if anything but that's great. Is it possible to do this? What is the fastest route and what would it cost me? Thanks so much in advance.
I am doing a Childhood, Youth and Education degree at Bath University. I did A Levels in Maths(A), History(B) and Biology(B) and I've recently decided I'd love to teach maths at a secondary school. I know I'd probably only be able to teach year 7-11 (not A-Level) if anything but that's great. Is it possible to do this? What is the fastest route and what would it cost me? Thanks so much in advance.
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I have a psychology degree and have accepted an offer to study at Worcester for a PGCE Secondary Mathematics course.... The conditions of my offer are that I complete a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course at Worcester for 8 weeks starting June.
I have maths A level also, so yes it is possible
I have maths A level also, so yes it is possible
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i dropped out of a maths pgce a few years ago. i have a geophysics degree and got onto the course so if i can, you can.
You dont need extra subject knowledge courses unless you feel you want them.
Funding is provided in terms teaching grants upwards of £9k. Few routes into teaching:
1)school direct (train on job with salary)
2)pgce route (train in uni+ placement. no salary but grant/bursary)
3) teach first (tougher school but fairly good salary(better than school direct salary) + on the job training)
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You dont need extra subject knowledge courses unless you feel you want them.
Funding is provided in terms teaching grants upwards of £9k. Few routes into teaching:
1)school direct (train on job with salary)
2)pgce route (train in uni+ placement. no salary but grant/bursary)
3) teach first (tougher school but fairly good salary(better than school direct salary) + on the job training)
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I have a psychology degree and have accepted an offer to study at Worcester for a PGCE Secondary Mathematics course.... The conditions of my offer are that I complete a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course at Worcester for 8 weeks starting June.
I have maths A level also, so yes it is possible
I have a psychology degree and have accepted an offer to study at Worcester for a PGCE Secondary Mathematics course.... The conditions of my offer are that I complete a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course at Worcester for 8 weeks starting June.
I have maths A level also, so yes it is possible
Was wondering if you can help me out..
What classification did you getfor your degree and what grade did you get for A-Level maths if you don't mind me asking?
I will be applying for my PGCE this time next year and I'm guessing I'll get a 2:2 for my Sport studies degree. I have an A* in GCSE maths and a C for A Level Maths..
I'm just really scared about not getting onto a PGCE (I understand I will have to do SKE)
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I got a 2:1 in my degree, an A at GCSE Maths and only a D at A Level Maths. I was worried I wouldn't get a place but it has turned out ok in the end.
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I got a 2:1 in my degree, an A at GCSE Maths and only a D at A Level Maths. I was worried I wouldn't get a place but it has turned out ok in the end.
I got a 2:1 in my degree, an A at GCSE Maths and only a D at A Level Maths. I was worried I wouldn't get a place but it has turned out ok in the end.
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no offence but some of you prospective maths teachers have really bad alevel maths grades! I'd be a bit worried if my school teachers didnt get at least a B at alevel maths if they were to teach the subject.
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no offence but some of you prospective maths teachers have really bad alevel maths grades! I'd be a bit worried if my school teachers didnt get at least a B at alevel maths if they were to teach the subject.
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no offence but some of you prospective maths teachers have really bad alevel maths grades! I'd be a bit worried if my school teachers didnt get at least a B at alevel maths if they were to teach the subject.
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(Original post by amysnaily)
I have a psychology degree and have accepted an offer to study at Worcester for a PGCE Secondary Mathematics course.... The conditions of my offer are that I complete a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course at Worcester for 8 weeks starting June.
I have maths A level also, so yes it is possible
I have a psychology degree and have accepted an offer to study at Worcester for a PGCE Secondary Mathematics course.... The conditions of my offer are that I complete a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course at Worcester for 8 weeks starting June.
I have maths A level also, so yes it is possible
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I got a 2:1 in my degree, an A at GCSE Maths and only a D at A Level Maths. I was worried I wouldn't get a place but it has turned out ok in the end.
I got a 2:1 in my degree, an A at GCSE Maths and only a D at A Level Maths. I was worried I wouldn't get a place but it has turned out ok in the end.
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You could also teach A-level maths, if you wanted. You will need to do a Subject Knowledge Enahncement (SKE) course, as well as getting lots of experience.
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no offence but some of you prospective maths teachers have really bad alevel maths grades! I'd be a bit worried if my school teachers didnt get at least a B at alevel maths if they were to teach the subject.
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no offence but some of you prospective maths teachers have really bad alevel maths grades! I'd be a bit worried if my school teachers didnt get at least a B at alevel maths if they were to teach the subject.
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A higher A Level grade will not make the slightest difference to their ability to teach Zane how to divide 160 by 5 or Jenni how to draw a stem and leaf diagram. Questions at this level will take up most of their timetable.
A higher A Level grade will not make the slightest difference to their ability to teach Zane how to divide 160 by 5 or Jenni how to draw a stem and leaf diagram. Questions at this level will take up most of their timetable.
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That's really low. I wonder if this is one of the reasons why a portion maths graduates don't go into teaching.
That's really low. I wonder if this is one of the reasons why a portion maths graduates don't go into teaching.
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(Original post by amysnaily)
I have a psychology degree and have accepted an offer to study at Worcester for a PGCE Secondary Mathematics course.... The conditions of my offer are that I complete a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course at Worcester for 8 weeks starting June.
I have maths A level also, so yes it is possible
I have a psychology degree and have accepted an offer to study at Worcester for a PGCE Secondary Mathematics course.... The conditions of my offer are that I complete a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course at Worcester for 8 weeks starting June.
I have maths A level also, so yes it is possible
I am looking into teaching secondary maths as well, but my B.A. is in translation and I do not have GCSEs as my studies were completed outside the UK. I am willing to study for a SKE but most providers will not accept me without a conditional offer. What can I do?
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Hey Amy! And everyone teaching maths without a maths degree actually... : D
I am looking into teaching secondary maths as well, but my B.A. is in translation and I do not have GCSEs as my studies were completed outside the UK. I am willing to study for a SKE but most providers will not accept me without a conditional offer. What can I do?
Hey Amy! And everyone teaching maths without a maths degree actually... : D
I am looking into teaching secondary maths as well, but my B.A. is in translation and I do not have GCSEs as my studies were completed outside the UK. I am willing to study for a SKE but most providers will not accept me without a conditional offer. What can I do?
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Half the maths teachers at the school I work at don't have a maths degree since it's so hard to get good maths teachers. They even had an acting head of maths for a few months who is a PE teacher (go figure)
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