Tutoring the Large Data Set Amirs Story

Tutoring the Large Data Set Amir's Story The Large Data Set is a new A-Level specification which requires students to  analyse a large data and demonstrate that they are comfortable with it.   Those who study the Large Data Set can benefit from  a material  advantage through understanding how it works and how to interpret it. Amir S  is a Tutorfair Maths tutor who teaches the Large Data Set - here, he speaks to us about his contribution at ARK Evelyn Grace Academy in Brixton. A former programme director at CATS College London and  a private tutor for years, I decided to give something back!   Therefore, supporting the Foundation's Top Set Tutoring at ARK Evelyn Grace Academy seemed like a perfect fit! How was your first day at ARK Evelyn Grace Academy? My first day at ARK Evelyn Grace Academy went really well.   I worked with Lazaros Vastavos, the Director of Maths and had an in-depth discussion about the Large Data Set.   Together, we  agreed on running  a few  sessions to help with exam preparation. Initially, I thought I'd commit to volunteering for a couple of lessons  per week but this was to change quickly.   Seeing how  the students    had enjoyed  the support  made me decide  that I would  help out at the school for  two full days  per week. The Large Data Set (LDS) For my second session at ARK Evelyn Grace Academy, I ran a workshop on the Large Data Set  for  Year 13 students.  The purpose of this workshop was to help  students prepare  for the upcoming exams. Students  explored the Large Data Set and  learnt how to work with  and interpret it.   They also had the opportunity to consolidate their learning by practising some sample exam questions based on the new A-Level specification.   In addition, students were  provided with a workbook for independent learning. I also conducted a short training session for some teachers at ARK Evelyn Grace Academy. What are you currently working on? Besides delivering lessons, I am creating an  online workbook for Y13 students to help structure their A-Level revision.  Furthermore, I'm working  alongside the Director of Maths to generate resources for A-Level Maths. What will you be working on this term? Going forward, I will be providing support   to teachers at Evelyn Grace Academy and assist with the Large Data Set.   I will also support Year 13 students with group based interventions, including one to one support. More information  about The Large Data Set Further information on the Large Data Set for AQA can be found here.   Click here if you would like to find out about Edexcel's Large Data Set. Further information on how to teach statistics using large data sets can be found here. Would you like support from the Tutorfair Foundation? If you would like to benefit from support for the next academic year,   fill in this short form and one of our team members will be in touch with you.