Mathematics

Our Aim

We aim to develop in pupils an enthusiasm and fascination for mathematics, so that they can develop their full mathematical potential. We provide an environment where all pupils have an entitlement to a variety of learning experiences facilitated by a number of teaching modes. Pupils have the opportunity to develop thinking skills through the encouragement of imagination, perseverance, flexibility and systematic approaches and analysis.

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Key Stage 3

Years 7, 8 and 9 follow the National Strategy as a continuation of Key Stage 2. Throughout all years a structured scheme of work is delivered, covering mathematics organised into the following topics...

Each Topic offers a variety of mathematical experiences; including investigations, formal book work, practical tasks, group work and mental arithmetic. Pupils are assessed at the end of each half term by a formal written test and throughout the year by investigations to test their ability to use and apply mathematics. Their attainment in these assessments is recorded as a level of the National Curriculum.

In Year 7 pupils are taught in tutor groups. In both Year 8 and 9, pupils are taught in half year groups. Within each half year, one group will be made up of pupils who have a higher level of mathematical ability, and will be taught at an “accelerated” rate in order to meet topics at a higher level of the National Curriculum. Remaining pupils are taught in groups of comparable standard, however within all groups differentiation takes place in order to account for differing abilities. All pupils take mathematics lessons for three one hour periods every week.

I.C.T. is integrated in to all the years in Key Stage 3, and all classrooms have recently been refurbished with Interactive White Boards.

Key Stage 4

AQA Syllabus 3302 Specification B

Pupils are entered for G.C.S.E at one of three levels appropriate to their ability; with the opportunity of achieving the following grades…

Higher – A*, A, B, C

Intermediate – B, C, D, E

Foundation – D, E, F, G

The course at all three levels is modular and includes elements of I.C.T

There is also the opportunity for these pupils who are unlikely to achieve a grade at G.C.S.E. to be entered for Entry Level Certificate.

Selected pupils in Year 10 follow an additional G.C.S.E. in Statistics which is taught alongside the G.C.S.E. Mathematics.

Structure of the Course

MODULE CONTENT % OF GCSE TIME OF ASSESSMENT
1 Handling Data 11

Exam in June

Year 10

2 Handling Data Coursework 10

Spring Term

Year 10

3 Number and Algebra 19

Exam in March

Year 10

4 Number and Algebra Coursework 10 Year 11
5 Number and Algebra and Shape, Space and Measures 50

Exam in June

Year 11

Post 16 Mathematics

AS MAthematics

The AS qualification represents the first half of the full A-Level. The course consists of three modules…

A2 Mathematics

This course adds to the AS qualification to make the full A-Level. The following modules are covered…

AS Further Mathematics

This course is available to the most able A-Level students, and comprises of the following modules...

A2 Further Mathematics

And to complete the full A-Level...

Mathematics Department Staff

Further Information

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Miss A. Reeve - School Director of Mathematics

Phone: 01332 551 921 ext:123