Course summary

This course will provide practical advice for teachers across specifications to improve performance on explanation and reasoning questions. This course has been created in response to the recurring examiner feedback over the last few years series that students find communication questions more challenging. 

LocationDateTimeStatusBooking end dateBook
Online25 Mar 202616:00 - 17:30Available24 Mar 2026

Course reference

MATXW1 - use this in communications with us.

Course description

  • Compare the similarities between key words (e.g. explain, reason, analyse...) to support students in attaining communication marks 
  • Demonstrate embedding skills as a foundation at GCSE to develop throughout student’s maths journeys
  • Describe implemented strategies to support students in attaining communication marks across the papers, with opportunities to share good practice.

Suitable for

All teachers of GCSE and/or A-level Mathematics.

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AQA | Professional development | Maths Teaching Responses To Explaining And Reasoning Questions