Maths
Useful Resources and Revision Support
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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 all pupils.
In years 7 and 8, 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. As students progress, we have a range of pathways to both support and challenge all students. 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 afterschool clubs, external visits and the UK Maths Challenge. All students have access to Hegarty Maths, which is used sometimes for homework but is mainly expected to be used for independent study. It has 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.
Assessment
Pearson Edexcel GCSEs Mathematics (9-1)
Specification and papers can be found using 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 UKMT maths challenge that is a nationwide mathematics competition. In addition to this, girls in the 6th 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. Year 7 and Year 8 have a weekly after school maths club that is very well attended. 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 3 Further Maths qualification alongside their GCSE studies as well as having a strong uptake of 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.
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 |
Year 8 |
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Year 9 |
Year 10 |
Year 11 |
Higher:
Foundation:
All classes follow bespoke PLCs catered towards their current level and target grade |
Extension work:Higher:
Foundation:
All classes follow bespoke PLCs catered towards their current level and target grade |
Extension work and revision:Further Maths:
Higher:
Foundation:
All classes follow bespoke PLCs catered towards their current level and target grade |