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Mathematics
- Members of Staff and Roles/Responsibilities
- Subject Overview
- KS3 Structure
- KS3 Content
- KS4 Structure
- KS4 Content
- Additional Information
Members of Staff and Roles/Responsibilities
| Mr K Williams | Curriculum Team Leader |
| Miss H Mistry | Deputy Curriculum Team Leader |
| Mr C Evans | Teacher of Mathematics with Responsibility Post |
| Mr P Cooling | Teacher of Mathematics and Assistant Principal |
| Ms E Allison | Teacher of Mathematics and Year Team Leader |
| Miss A O’Rorke | Teacher of Mathematics |
| Mrs S Ram | Teacher of Mathematics with Responsibility Post |
Subject Overview
The Maths Department staff will encourage students to develop their mathematical skills to the maximum possible at a pace appropriate to their current level of ability. We aim to foster:
- a positive attitude to mathematics, including, confidence, enjoyment and perseverance.
- an appreciation of the place of mathematics in society.
- an ability to think mathematically and work independently.
- an ability to use mathematics across the curriculum.
- a firm foundation for appropriate further study.
KS3 Structure
At the start of the autumn term in year 7, students are taught in mixed ability tutor group classes.After 2 or 3 weeks they are put into sets based on ability in Mathematics.
This continues in years 8 and 9.
Assessment is by formal test at the end of the autumn and summer terms and informal short term testing in class throughout the year.
KS3 Content
Students follow the National Framework for Mathematics and study modules in:
Number
Algebra
Shape, space and measure.
Data handling
Students use a wide range of resources including text books, worksheets, ICT and web based resources.
During the course students will: -Read, write and talk about mathematics in a variety of ways.
Carry out calculations by presenting clear, logical solutions, checking and interpreting their findings.
Work individually and co-operatively on work of an investigative nature.
KS4 Structure
Students follow the two year Edexcel GCSE course. This is a modular course with external examination in the November of year 10 and at the end of year 10 and 11.
Some students will follow a one year GCSE course, taking their GCSE exam at the end of year 10. The Accelerated group will follow the two year Edexcel modular course but will also study GCSE Statistics sitting the exam at end of year 11. The GCSE Statistics course also involves the completion of a set of coursework.
KS4 Content
The GCSE course is broken down into a number of modules based on
Number
Algebra
Shape space and Measure
Data handling
There are two tiers of entry for the GCSE exam
Higher - grades A*, A, B, C & D
Foundation - grades C, D, E, F & G
Movement between sets for an individual student may be possible and will be based on regular assessment, classwork and homework throughout the course.
Additional Information
A calculator is essential throughout the courses and it is strongly recommended that each student has her own. We can advise which scientific calculator is most suitable and they can be obtained through the Maths Shop.
