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
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Year 7 |
Extension |
Core |
Support |
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Topic 1 |
Whole numbers, decimals and standard form |
Whole numbers and decimals |
Whole numbers and decimals |
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Topic 2 |
Measures, perimeter and area |
Measures, perimeter and area |
Measures, perimeter and area |
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Topic 3 |
Whole number and decimal calculations |
Whole number and decimal calculations |
Whole number calculations |
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Topic 4 |
Squares, factors, primes |
Properties of number |
Factors and divisibility |
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Topic 5 |
Angles and 2D shapes |
Angles and 2D shapes |
Angles and 2D shapes |
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Topic 6 |
Fractions, decimals and percentages |
Fractions, decimals and percentages |
Fractions, decimals and percentages |
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Topic 7 |
Expressions and formulae |
Expressions and formulae |
Expressions and formulae |
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Topic 8 |
Averages and collecting data |
Averages and charts |
Averages and charts |
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Topic 9 |
Transformations and symmetry |
Transformations and symmetry |
Transformations and symmetry |
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Topic10 |
Equations |
Equations |
Equations |
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Assessments |
Assessments are carried out at the end of every topic |
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Year 8 |
Extension |
Core |
Support |
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Topic 1 |
Rounding, indices and standard form |
Rounding, indices and standard form |
Negative numbers and rounding |
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Topic 2 |
Negative numbers and expression and formulae |
Negative numbers and expression and formulae |
Negative numbers and expression and formulae |
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Topic 3 |
Averages, scatter graphs and stem and leaf |
Averages, scatter graphs and stem and leaf |
Averages, bar and pie charts |
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Topic 4 |
Solving equations |
Solving equations |
Solving equations |
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Topic 5 |
Fractions, ratio and proportion |
Fractions, ratio and proportion |
Fractions, ratio and proportion |
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Topic 6 |
Graphs |
Graphs |
Graphs |
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Topic 7 |
Construction and loci |
Construction and loci |
Construction and loci |
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Topic 8 |
Probability |
Probability |
Probability |
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Topic 9 |
Area and Volume |
Area and Volume |
Area and Volume |
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Topic 10 |
Percentages |
Percentages |
Percentages |
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Topic 11 |
Sequences |
Sequences |
Sequences |
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Topic 12 |
Transformations |
Transformations |
Transformations |
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Topic 13 |
AOB |
AOB |
AOB |
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Assessments |
Assessments are carried out at the end of every topic |
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Additional Information |
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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 |
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How Parents/ Carers can help |
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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)
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Programme of Study |
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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:
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 |
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Accreditation Structure |
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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:
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Maths clinic is available at lunchtimes for additional help or to catch up with work missed |
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How Parents/ Carers can help |
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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. |
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If you have any further questions about this course, to whom do I speak? |
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Mr Dalley, KS4 coordinator. |
Key Stage 5
Further Mathematics
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Programme of Study |
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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
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Accreditation Structure |
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Additional Information |
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Maths clinic is available at lunchtimes for additional help or to catch up with work missed |
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How Parents/ Carers can help |
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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. |
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If you have any further questions about this course, to whom do I speak? |
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Mr Gaya, Head of Mathematics. |
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Programme of Study |
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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
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Accreditation Structure |
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Additional Information |
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Maths clinic is available at lunchtimes for additional help or to catch up with work missed |
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How Parents/ Carers can help |
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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. |
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If you have any further questions about this course, to whom do I speak? |
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Mr Gaya, Head of Mathematics. |
A*-B - 55%