Mathematics

Aims

The course aims to equip students with the numeracy, logical thinking and problem solving skills that will enable them to thrive in a fast changing world.

Teaching and Learning

Most topics are taught in a traditional manner of explanation, example, practice, master. Mini whiteboards and practical equipment are used to enhance learning where possible.

Assessment for learning

Students will be tested at the end of each topic using a cumulative approach. This means each test will cover all the work they have done so far. After each test, we will analyse how students have done and make a plan to move their learning forward.

Home Learning

Home learning will be set regularly and will consist of worksheets, website work (such as mymaths), flipped learning or a variety of other tasks.

Show my Homework – all home learning activities will be published by individual staff members on the Show My Homework website which can be found by following the link on the school’s homepage. Students and parents can access this through their accounts or by filtering the results. Staff will add copies of resources (if available) and links to videos and websites if applicable to the task.

Equipment

Students will need a scientific calculator; the department will periodically send out letters letting you buy a suitable model at a discounted price. They will also need a ruler, protractor and compasses. Scissors and glue would also be helpful.

Key Stage 3

Maths

Programme of Study

Year 7	Extension	Core	Support
Topic 1	Whole numbers, decimals and standard form	Whole numbers and decimals	Whole numbers and decimals
Topic 2	Measures, perimeter and area	Measures, perimeter and area	Measures, perimeter and area
Topic 3	Whole number and decimal calculations	Whole number and decimal calculations	Whole number calculations
Topic 4	Squares, factors, primes	Properties of number	Factors and divisibility
Topic 5	Angles and 2D shapes	Angles and 2D shapes	Angles and 2D shapes
Topic 6	Fractions, decimals and percentages	Fractions, decimals and percentages	Fractions, decimals and percentages
Topic 7	Expressions and formulae	Expressions and formulae	Expressions and formulae
Topic 8	Averages and collecting data	Averages and charts	Averages and charts
Topic 9	Transformations and symmetry	Transformations and symmetry	Transformations and symmetry
Topic10	Equations	Equations	Equations
Assessments	Assessments are carried out at the end of every topic
Year 8	Extension	Core	Support
Topic 1	Rounding, indices and standard form	Rounding, indices and standard form	Negative numbers and rounding
Topic 2	Negative numbers and expression and formulae	Negative numbers and expression and formulae	Negative numbers and expression and formulae
Topic 3	Averages, scatter graphs and stem and leaf	Averages, scatter graphs and stem and leaf	Averages, bar and pie charts
Topic 4	Solving equations	Solving equations	Solving equations
Topic 5	Fractions, ratio and proportion	Fractions, ratio and proportion	Fractions, ratio and proportion
Topic 6	Graphs	Graphs	Graphs
Topic 7	Construction and loci	Construction and loci	Construction and loci
Topic 8	Probability	Probability	Probability
Topic 9	Area and Volume	Area and Volume	Area and Volume
Topic 10	Percentages	Percentages	Percentages
Topic 11	Sequences	Sequences	Sequences
Topic 12	Transformations	Transformations	Transformations
Topic 13	AOB	AOB	AOB
Assessments	Assessments are carried out at the end of every topic

Additional Information

Assessments take place at the end of each topic. All assessment is cumulative so each test will cover all the work done so far in the course. Maths clinic is available at lunchtimes for additional help or to catch up with work missed

How Parents/ Carers can help

The department subscribes to several useful websites. Mymaths contains lots of explanation and questions while MathswatchVLE contains explanatory videos and questions. Passwords for both sites can be obtained from your daughter’s Maths teacher.

If you have any further questions about this course, to whom do I speak?

Mrs Pritchard or Mrs Wheelhouse the Key Stage 3 coordinators

Key Stage 4

Maths (Year 9, 10 & 11)

Programme of Study

Students follow the Edexcel syllabus

Links to the specification website:

HTTP://QUALIFICATIONS.PEARSON.COM/CONTENT/DEMO/EN/QUALIFICATIONS/EDEXCEL-GCSES/MATHEMATICS-2015.HTML

The aim of the course is to allow students to develop the skills so they can:

Use and apply mathematics to solve problems and answer questions.
Use number and algebra to solve and model real life situations.
Explore different areas of shape and space and measurement.
Use handling data skills to investigate different hypotheses and theories.

The course will cover the following: 1 Number, 2 Algebra, 3 Ratio, proportion and rates of change,

4 Geometry and measures, 5 Probability and 6 Statistics

Accreditation Structure

Paper	Assessment	Length	Weighting
1 Number; Algebra; Ratio, proportion and rates of change; Geometry and measures; Probability; Statistics	Written Examination Non-calculator assessment (80 marks)	1 hour 30 mins	33.33% of the GCSE
2 Number; Algebra; Ratio, proportion and rates of change; Geometry and measures; Probability; Statistics	Written Examination Calculators permitted (80 marks)	1 hour 30 mins	33.33% of the GCSE
3 Number; Algebra; Ratio, proportion and rates of change; Geometry and measures; Probability; Statistics	Written Examination Calculators permitted (80 marks)	1 hour 30 mins	33.33% of the GCSE

There is no coursework

The students are following a new GCSE course and will be awarded grades 1 – 9 following their examinations.

Two tiers are available:

Foundation tier: grades 1 to 5
Higher tier: grades 4 to 9 (grade 3 allowed)

Additional Information

Maths clinic is available at lunchtimes for additional help or to catch up with work missed

How Parents/ Carers can help

If you have any further questions about this course, to whom do I speak?

Mr Dalley, KS4 coordinator.

Key Stage 5

Further Mathematics

Programme of Study

Students follow the Edexcel syllabus.

Specification number: 9371

Link to the specification website: HTTP://QUALIFICATIONS.PEARSON.COM/EN/QUALIFICATIONS/EDEXCEL-A-LEVELS/MATHEMATICS-2008.HTML

Year 12

Students study 3 modules:

C1 and C2 are compulsory

One applied module (M1, S1 or D1)

Year 13

Students study 3 modules:

C3 and C4 are compulsory

One further applied module (M1 and S1 or M1 and D1 or S1 and D1 or S1 and S2 or M1 and M2 or D1 and D2)

Accreditation Structure

Component

Mode of Assessment

Weighting

C1 Core Mathematics 1

Written examination

1 hour 30 mins

75 marks

June 33.3% of AS

16.67% of Advanced GCE

C2 Core Mathematics 2

Written examination

1 hour 30 mins

75 marks

June 33.3% of AS

16.67% of Advanced GCE

Optional Unit

Written examination

1 hour 30 mins

75 marks

June 33.3% of AS

16.67% of Advanced GCE

C3 Core Mathematics 3

Written examination

1 hour 30 mins

75 marks

16.67% of Advanced GCE

C4 Core Mathematics 4

Written examination

1 hour 30 mins

75 marks

16.67% of Advanced GCE

Optional Unit

Written examination

1 hour 30 mins

75 marks

16.67% of Advanced GCE

Additional Information

Maths clinic is available at lunchtimes for additional help or to catch up with work missed

How Parents/ Carers can help

If you have any further questions about this course, to whom do I speak?

Mr Gaya, Head of Mathematics.

Programme of Study

Students follow the Edexcel syllabus.

Specification number: 9372

Link to the specification website: HTTP://QUALIFICATIONS.PEARSON.COM/EN/QUALIFICATIONS/EDEXCEL-A-LEVELS/MATHEMATICS-2008.HTML

Year 12	Students study 3 modules: FP1 is compulsory and is a further pure module that uses the content of C1 and C2 from the Mathematics course and builds on it. It includes complex numbers, iteration, matrices and proof. Two applied modules are also studied from S1-5, M1-5 and D1-2. The exact modules will be chosen depending on the needs and preferences of the girls taking the course.
Year 13	Students study 3 modules: FP2 is compulsory and builds upon C3 and C4 from the A2 Mathematics course. It is a challenging module. Two additional modules are chosen from FP3 (similar to FP2) and the applied modules.

Accreditation Structure

Component

Mode of Assessment

Weighting

FP1

Written examination

1 hour 30 mins

75 marks

June 33.3% of AS

16.67% of Advanced GCE

Optional Unit 1

Written examination

1 hour 30 mins

75 marks

June 33.3% of AS

16.67% of Advanced GCE

Optional Unit 2

Written examination

1 hour 30 mins

75 marks

June 33.3% of AS

16.67% of Advanced GCE

FP2

Written examination

1 hour 30 mins

75 marks

16.67% of Advanced GCE

Optional Unit 3

Written examination

1 hour 30 mins

75 marks

16.67% of Advanced GCE

Optional Unit 4

Written examination

1 hour 30 mins

75 marks

16.67% of Advanced GCE

Additional Information

Maths clinic is available at lunchtimes for additional help or to catch up with work missed

How Parents/ Carers can help

If you have any further questions about this course, to whom do I speak?

Mr Gaya, Head of Mathematics.

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