INSET In A Box: GCSE Maths: From D to C: Improving the confidence of borderline learners + CD-ROM

Summary:
INSET in a Box is a ready-to-run training course with everything you need to deliver an engaging and immediately useful training session: pre-course materials; script; all the resources; and access to post-course discussion groups for delegates and trainers.
INSET in a Box has been developed by expert tutors who practise what they teach; what they give you is practicable and sensible advice.
The pack includes: complete script, all handouts, illustrated and dynamic Powerpoint presentations, and video clips of real case studies, all powered by Dynamic Learning, so it is easy to find what you need and to add your own resources to the course.
While tutors prepare their course, they can join others in online discussion groups. And after the course, there is the opportunity for all delegates to swap advice and thoughts as they implement the training: an online place focused on your needs and interests.
Includes a free copy of Teach Yourself Presenting: your personal coach for novice or expert presenters.
To view sample materials, go to http://insetinabox.philipallan.co.uk

• A complete training course, ready to run
• Everything you need, from script to resources
• Relevant, active, enjoyable and memorable training for your team
• Resources CD-ROM powered by Dynamic Learning
• Assists mathematics departments in boosting key attainment
• Practical ways to increase confidence in 'C/D' students
• Includes a free copy of Teach Yourself Presenting: your personal coach for novice or expert presenters

Table of Contents:
What do we hope to get out of this course?
Do you know the differences between a grade D and a grade C?
How are grade D/C marks lost?
How can we stop our pupils making these errors?
Do you know what is on the exam paper?
Motivation and confidence
Entry levels — which one?
Assessment — when, where, how?
What would we like the grade D/C students to be able to do?
Target setting — individual and class
How will we implement these ideas in our teaching and revision classes?

About the Author(s):
Brian Speed taught mathematics for 26 years, 14 of which he was head of department. He spent 16 years as a chief or principal examiner and joined the QCA maths test development team. He is currently a member of the online assessment team for a major examining body.
Brian has written a range of GCSE revision guides and textbooks, and from 1995 to 2005 chaired GCSE mathematics student conferences for Philip Allan Updates.