Training

'We had the designer and trainer for SPEAR Math in yesterday afternoon to lead a 3 hour inset for staff on the process and the new math curriculum. There are not sufficient superlatives to convey just how fantastic it was – the KS3 math teachers who attended are still raving about it today and have already downloaded some material to use with the secondary students.'
Curriculum Leader
 
SPEAR Math materials can be used by all teachers and home schoolers, whether or not they have an expertise in Maths problem solving, without additional training.

However, Andrew Willmoth, the creator of SPEAR Math is always willing to create bespoke training for schools using SPEAR Math around the world. Andrew has delivered problem solving training in Latin America, Africa and Europe.
 
Twilight/Half Day: Up to 3 hours
 
‘An Introduction to Problem Solving in Mathematics for Elementary Schools’
 
This training session gives an overview of elementary school Math problem solving. Delegates will be introduced to a range of problem types and understand the process skills involved in each type.

Price: Negotiable, but to include travel costs from the UK
 
Full Day: Up to 6 hours
 
‘Teaching Problem Solving in Mathematics in Elementary Schools’
 
This full day training will provide:
  • A philosophy of learning based on brain-friendly approaches.
  • An introduction to problem solving in Math for Elementary School children.
  • A comprehensive overview of problem types, together with an opportunity for teachers to tackle problems of each type.
  • An introduction to SPEAR Math.
  • Support for planning and assessment of problem solving in Math.
Price: Negotiable, but to include travel costs from the UK
Quotes...
'... the resources have enabled us to clarify our understanding of different problems and become more confident in using problem solving in more lessons.'
Teacher
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