Maths

Mathematics is vital for everyday life and in understanding the world around us. It is not only essential to science, technology and engineering but is applied to many other subjects for example the use of statistics.

Our vision is to ensure that all pupils develop an appreciation of mathematics and have the best possible mathematics education to maximise their future opportunities. We have high expectations for all and set challenging targets for all pupils.

In Key Stage 3 our focus is to embed an enjoyment of the subject, develop creative problem solving, as well as increasing confidence and fluency in using mathematical skills. We follow a maths mastery approach and use the White Rose Maths scheme as the basis for our teaching. As students progress, we have a range of pathways to both support and challenge all students. From September 2023, all students in Year 10 will sit the Statistics GCSE. As well as the Mathematics GCSE in Year 11 (Edexcel) the most able students also sit Level 2 Further Mathematics (AQA) in Year 11 in preparation for sixth form study.

In addition, we offer enrichment opportunities outside the curriculum to enhance pupils’ enjoyment of mathematics such as after school clubs, external visits and the UK Maths Challenge. All students have access to SparxMaths, which is used for homework but is also expected to be used for independent study. It has very specific videos that clearly demonstrate the skills needed and allows students to test and track their understanding.

Our ethos involves working with all learners to be the best they can be and faculty teachers working together as a team to achieve the best for our students. We greatly value the support that parents and carers give to our students and welcome all feedback.

Useful Resources and Revision Support

https://sparxmaths.uk/ is our online homework tool as well as a powerful revision resource. All students will have weekly homework set that is bespoke to them. It will be set at a challenging but achievable level. All students should aim for 100% and must watch the video for any question they get wrong. Relevant revision clip numbers can be found within students' exercise books in the PLCs.
Recommended Maths Books:
Wider Reading List - Maths
Other exam support/helpful websites include:

https://corbettmaths.com/ has videos, exam style questions and textbook exercises for all topics up to GCSE level. It also has ‘5-a-day’ worksheets that are excellent for revision.

https://mrcartermaths.com/ has differentiated exercises with randomly generated numbers that help with repeated practice. It is currently mostly focused on topics up to GCSE level but it has started to have some A-level content too. Students need to ask their teacher for the login.

https://mathsgenie.co.uk/ is another website with exam-style questions and easy access to past papers

Assessment

Specification and papers can be found using the link below.

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/mathematics-2015.html >>

Enrichment

The mathematics department has an extensive enrichment programme. Outside of lessons we enter students from all year groups into the national UKMT maths challenge. In addition to this, girls in the 6^th form can enter the Maths Olympiad for Girls (MOG). Year 10 students get the opportunity to attend the Advanced Maths Support Programme Maths Feast event. Whilst Year 7 and Year 8 have a weekly after school maths club that is well attended. We offer homework support afterschool with maths teacher assistance. We have a maths challenge within school as part of the house competition system where all year groups can enter to compete for their house. Inside the classroom we offer the top sets in Year 11 the opportunity to study a Level 2 Further Maths qualification alongside their GCSE studies as well as having a strong uptake of Level 3 Core Maths and A-level Further Mathematics in sixth form. Weekly revision for Year 11 and A level students is offered from October half term onwards with Statistics GCSE sessions to follow later in the year.

Pearson Edexcel GCSEs Mathematics (9-1)

Curriculum Overview

Year 7

Term 1

Sequences
Algebraic notation and substitution
Expressions and equations
Place value, ordering and rounding
Four operations
Averages and the range
Rounding and estimation

Term 2

Graphing data
Fractions, decimals and percentages
Directed number
Fractions and percentages of amounts
Perimeter and area

Term 3

Speed, distance and time
Properties of number
Add and subtract fractions
Angles and polygons

Year 8

Term 1

Ratio
Proportion and scale
Algebraic manipulation
Coordinates and graphs
Multiply and divide fractions
Symmetry and reflection

Term 2

Area, volume and density
Equations and inequalities
Percentages
Indices
Standard form

Term 3

Interpret and represent data
Angles in parallel lines and polygons
Circles
Graphs and charts
Sequences

Year 9

Term 1

Properties of number

Percentages

Area and volume

Equations, inequalities and formulae

Fractions

Rates

Standard form

Term 2

Maths and money

Ratio and proportion

Constructions, congruence and similarity

Algebraic manipulation

Term 3

Pythagoras’ theorem

Non-linear graphs

Transformations

Simultaneous equations

Trigonometry

Year 9 Statistics

Term 1

Probability
Averages
Collecting data
Representing data

Term 2

Comparing distributions
Straight line graphs (maths topic)
Scatter diagrams
Representing data 2

Term 3

Probability 2
Time series
Statistics investigation

Year 10

Year 10 Statistics: All students in Year 10 will sit the GCSE Statistics Exam in June.

In Maths, students will either do the Foundation tier (Grades 1 to 5) or Higher Tier (Grades 5-9)

Foundation:

Term 1:

- Properties of Number
- Ratio and Percentages
- Fractions
- Probability
- Algebraic Manipulation
- Solving Equations and Sequences

Term 2:

Further Probability
Linear Graphs
Standard Form and Estimation
Angles

Term 3

Transformations
Area and Volume
Quadratic Graphs and Simultaneous Equations
Pythagoras’ Theorem

Higher:

Term 1

Properties of Number
Ratio and Percentages
Fractions
Standard Form and Bounds
Probability
Algebraic Manipulation
Solving Equations and Sequences

Term 2

Linear Graphs
Further Probability
Angles
Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry

Term 3

Area and Volume
Surds
Quadratics
Vectors
Transformations

Year 11

In Maths, students will either do the Foundation tier (Grades 1 to 5) or Higher Tier (Grades 5-9)

Foundation

Term 1

Algebraic Manipulation
Ratio and Proportion
Solving Equations and Sequences
Properties of Number
Linear Graphs
Angles
Area and Volume

Term 2

Fractions
Rounding and Standard Form
Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry
Quadratics
Transformations

Term 3

Statistics Revision

Higher

Term 1

Algebraic Manipulation
Properties of Number
Sequences, Iteration and Proof
Linear Graphs and Functions
Trigonometry and Vectors
Area and Volume

Term 2

Quadratics and Transformation of Graphs
Further Graphs
Angles and Constructions
Bounds
Surds
Transformations

Term 3

Statistics Revision