The Maths department seeks to achieve high standards in the teaching and learning of mathematics, bringing the best out of all our students, irrespective of their ability and giving them the confidence to use the mathematical skills that they have acquired. Our curriculum links maths to real life, encouraging students to problem solve, explore relationships and links between the different topics in maths which promotes resilience. The students will feel driven, motivated and challenged with the different topics and spiralled curriculum.

An essential piece of equipment in maths is a scientific calculator (it will be needed for every lesson); it will be used in other subjects within the school. 

Setting: 

Groups are by ability with opportunities to move at stages through the year for Years 9 to 11

Years 7 and 8 have 2 specialised groups, then mixed ability.   

Teachers

Mrs L Scott – Head of Maths

Mrs I Moreno - Deputy Head of maths, KST 3 lead

Mr A Giannotta

Mr K Lauder-Vale

Miss Harris  

Mrs S Dixon

Mrs S Green

Mrs H Ward 

Ms S Fancourt

How the Curriculum has been adapted following the Covid-19 Pandemic

The curriculum of Maths has been developed to focus on learning and development of topics through our spiralled teaching and learning. This has allowed us to address the misconceptions that may have been caused by the COVID - 19 Pandemic. One aspect that will be utilised is the use of google classrooms, teachers will be placing work, homework and supporting materials on here to aid learning and support independence. 

Phase 2 (Years 7 , 8 and 9) 

Like all schools, Phase 2 all students follow the National Curriculum. Our maths curriculum is spiralled so the students will revisit topics through the year as well as learn new skills e.g Algebra .At the end of each topic, the students will take a unit test. At the end of each term all students will take a termly test.  Students are developing their understanding and curiosity of maths, this includes where it is seen in everyday life e.g Fibonacci sequence. We will also look at all the different types of subjects and jobs requiring maths. 

Topics – Year 7 

Topics – Year 8

Topics – Year 9 

At the end of each topic, the students will take a unit test and at the end of each term a termly test. This is a spiralled curriculum so students will revisit topics throughout the year.  

Students are developing their understanding and curiosity of maths, this includes where it is seen in everyday life e.g Fibonacci sequence.

We will also look at all the different types of subjects and jobs that require maths. 

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Phase 3 (Years 10 and 11)

This qualification in Mathematics encourages students to develop confidence in, and a positive attitude towards, mathematics and to recognise the importance of mathematics in their own lives and to society. This qualification prepares students to make informed decisions about the use of technology, the management of money, further learning opportunities and career choices.

During Phase 3 the topics covered will be ensuring that the students go deeper into the maths, making links to real life and job prospects. Students will learn proficiency, problem solving skills and resilience. At the end of each topic, the students will take a unit test and at the end of each term a termly test. All assessments will be based on the GCSE and have links to other subjects e.g design technology, geography, food technology and science.

Mathematics is still tiered Foundation (grades 1 to 5), Higher (grades 3 to 9). We use Pearson, Edexcel for our exam board. 

Assessment: There are three exam papers which are 1 hour 30 minutes in length. Calculators are required for papers 2 and 3. 

Topics – Year 10

Topics – Year 11 

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Career Opportunities

Careers with mathematics require the following skills:

• analytical skills
• a logical mind
• problem-solving skills
• computing skills

There are a large number of careers that involve the use of mathematics and an interest in figures. Some examples are:

• Accountancy – recording and analysing financial information for individuals, companies, public sector organisations etc
• Administrative work with figures – in all organisations, ranging from local authorities to manufacturing industries – perhaps working in payroll or accounts
• Architecture – combines a flair for design with mathematical skills
• Computing – perhaps working in software development or systems analysis
• Financial advice work – advising people about their personal finances
• Financial services – banking, building society work, insurance and pensions
• Logistics – working out the most efficient way to move goods and people around
• Management and administration – will almost certainly include some financial or statistical work
• Marketing and market research – making sure your organisation is providing the goods and services that customers want, and promoting them effectively; market research often involves quantitative research
• Purchasing – buying goods or raw materials for an organisation, at the best possible price
• Quantity surveying – working out costs for major building projects
• Stock and commodity market work – investing in commodities and stocks and shares
• Medical and healthcare work – many jobs in these areas require an ability with clinical measurements, interpreting figures etc

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