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Subject Knowledge Enhancement

Subject Knowledge Enhancement

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What courses do we offer?

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We offer a range of Mathematics SKE courses funded by the National College for Teaching and Leadership:

We offer 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 and 28 week courses.  The number of weeks you should study depends on your existing subject knowledge which should be discussed with your ITT provider.

Short SKE courses

Our short courses (8-12 weeks) would be suitable for trainees who perhaps have a very advanced knowledge of maths but would benefit from a programme to refresh the ‘basics’ which might not have been covered since they were at school themselves.  This will provide a recent graduate with the self-assurance they need to become an inspirational maths teacher at all Key Stages in a secondary school.

Medium-length SKE courses

Our medium-length courses (16-20 weeks) would be suitable for trainees who are already pretty secure in the basics, maybe even very secure in their Key Stage 3-level knowledge, but not fully secure in their knowledge at Key Stages 4 or 5, perhaps because their degree didn’t quite match the chosen ITT subject area.  Taking this course would drastically reduce the preparation time and workload required to plan and deliver good quality GCSE or A-level lessons in your subject.

Long SKE courses

Our longest courses (24-28 weeks) are designed for trainees who are not fully confident in their subject knowledge at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, perhaps because it has been some time since gaining their degree, or because they want to do an ITT in a different subject to their degree.  These trainees would benefit from a thorough programme which also provides a range of subject-specific tips and tricks needed to become an outstanding teacher of maths.

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PROGRAMME

Our SKE courses are delivered online and via an innovative and interactive e-learning platform, meaning that you can learn in your spare time and fit the course in and around your personal and professional commitments.  You can access course materials, lessons and tutorials from any Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G … Read more

TESTIMONIALS

What our students say about Abacus SKE.

"I strongly believe completing this SKE course was the best way to prepare myself for my PGCE in secondary mathematics and my teaching career." - Dhanesh Shah
"The tutors were always so easy to contact and would respond almost instantly, which is so helpful in day to day life.  I have felt comfortable emailing them when I have had any problems or been stuck on a topic/ particular question.  The support on the course is fantastic. Thank you! " - Lauren Paul
"I can honestly say, I would recommend this course to anybody going into teaching maths, who needs a booster in subject knowledge and confidence."  - Alex James
"This subject knowledge enhancement course has been so beneficial to me. I have learnt, re-learnt, revised, recapped and familiarised myself with all kinds of topics in maths, in and outside of the GCSE curriculum. "– Chloe Brunsdon
"I am so grateful that I was able to study online and pick my study time, and also that it ran for so long.  28 weeks is a long time but it has gone so quickly mainly because I have enjoyed the course and got so much out of it."– Jack Smith
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FLEXIBLE START DATES

If your vocation is to become an outstanding teacher of secondary maths, one of our Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) programmes will provide you with the in-depth subject knowledge and understanding needed to achieve your goal.  With the help of our team of experienced teachers and school … Read more

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