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Developing Core Maths Pedagogy

Participant Information

Core Maths as a qualification is so valuable in building mathematical confidence and real-world thinking in our learners.

This Work Group is for teachers of Core Maths who want to be part of a community of other Core Maths teachers, working together to give their students the best experience possible.  These may be teachers in post-16 settings whose main subject is maths or whose main subject is not maths. 

Work Group Dates for 2026.27

Proposed Programme

Session 1 – Critical Analysis
Monday 2 November 2026
This session will focus on resource creation and developing contextual questions around topics such as National Insurance, Income Tax and Confidence Intervals, encouraging students to apply their mathematical understanding in unfamiliar contexts.

Session 2 – Cornwall and Devon Core Maths Student Conference
Tuesday 9 February 2027

Preliminary Material Released
Monday 1 March 2027

Session 3 – Preliminary Material Session
Monday 8 March 2027

Session 4 – Impact Evaluation
Tuesday 22 June 2027 (12:00pm–3:00pm)

Our aim

The core purpose of the hub is to help schools and colleges lead improvement in mathematics education across the region. We seek to harness all the maths leadership and expertise within the area, to develop and spread excellent practice, for the benefit of all pupils and students.