RSSCSE

MA in Teaching Pre-university Mathematics and Statistics

The Royal Statistical Society Centre for Statistical Education (RSSCSE), Plymouth University and Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI) have developed new Masters level degree pathways. They have just been validated by Plymouth University and the first cohort of students will start in September 2012.

The basic structure of the Masters degree involves teachers studying any two of the following three 60-credit pathways:

• MEI’s ‘Teaching Advanced Mathematics’ (TAM) course [credit will be transferred from the other universities offering the course]
• MEI’s ‘Teaching Further Mathematics’ course (TFM)
• A Masters-level version of the RSSCSE’s ‘Certificate in Teaching Statistics’ course (CTS) 60 credits are sufficient to gain a Post Graduate Certificate (PGC); and 120 credits constitute a PG Diploma (PGD). Teachers can then also submit a dissertation to the university, which will make up the remaining third of the degree (60 credits), leading to the award of MA: Education (Teaching pre-university mathematics and statistics).

Teachers who have already completed TAM, TFM or CTS may qualify for some exemptions.

This is the first Masters degree of its kind in the UK that caters for teaching at pre-university level and is (possibly) the first of its kind anywhere in the world.

Further details, including the fee structure and application forms, will appear on the RSSCSE and Plymouth University websites in the next few weeks. In the meantime, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Free CPD with the RSSCSE and Minitab - Bringing A level statistics to life

The RSSCSE and Minitab Ltd invite teachers to a day full of interactive practical ideas and activities for teaching statistics at A level. Designed for teachers of S1, S2, and S3 Modules, with many concepts extending to S4, all the ideas used will be ones that teachers can take away and replicate.

This event will be ran more than once, please see below for locations and dates, use the links to download a pdf flyer and register. 

This is a FREE session there is no per delegate cost. Use the link above to register for the appropriate day. For more information contact Kate Richards the AtSchool Coordinator This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING STATISTICS (up to Pre-university Level) 

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There are many teachers involved in the delivery of statistics in schools and colleges who lack the confidence and competence to teach the subject successfully.

This is due to their lack of opportunities to learn, either because they do not have a mathematical degree or such a degree did not include Statistics. We have devised a distance learning course that leads to a CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING STATISTICS (up to Pre-university Level).

It is an ideal way to do continuing professional development that, at the same time, leads to a recognised qualification.

Please note that the Certificate will be undergoing some minor changes that will require a change to the application form and course outline, however applicants looking for a March 2012 start may use the existing forms. 

Download an application form (Word) 

Download the course outline (PDF)

Statistics are important; the video below features Liam Clothier who completed a work placement in 2011 with a government ministry. Here Liam talks about his experience and in so doing demonstrates just why statistics are so important.

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