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We aim to develop
mathematically skilled, motivated and enquiring students who are equipped to cope with the numerical demands of everyday life and who are able to enjoy and appreciate mathematical concepts in the world around them. We encourage collaborative problem solving and the use of ICT in a variety of contexts and situations. We are well resourced enabling us to cater for different learning styles
Our goal is to maximise student performance in all its forms.
Curriculum
Years 7, 8 & 9
The curriculum for KS3 students is designed to stretch and challenge all students at an appropriate level for their ability. Students are given opportunities to explore mathematics, develop problem solving skills and work as part of a team.
We subscribe to MyMaths which is a website designed for use in and out of the classroom. There are online tutorials, practise and revision sessions, as well as online homeworks and mathematical games. The link is www.mymaths.co.uk. Students have access via the school’s login details.
Students are assessed every half term which helps to indicate each student's level of attainment. All students are encouraged to achieve the highest standards possible.
In mathematics lessons students are placed in sets according to ability. Set movement is encouraged and reviewed throughout year 9. Year 7 and 8 students are placed in a ‘Maths, Science and IT’ set, meaning if a student moves set they will change set for all three subjects. Set movements to the ‘Maths, Science and IT’ sets are more restricted as the impact of a student changing set needs to be considered for all three subjects.
Sets are structured in the following way. The Year group is split in half and in each half there are:
Year 7 |
Set 1 |
Set 2 |
Set 3 |
Set 4 |
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Year 8 |
Set 1 |
Set 2 |
Set 3 |
Set 4 |
Set 5 |
Year 9 |
Set 1 |
Set 2 |
Set 3 |
Set 4 |
Set 5 |
GCSE
Students in year 11 study either the AQA GCSE syllabus - specification B or Edexcel Foundation Specification A. There are two tiers of assessment, Foundation (C - G) and Higher (A* - D). Students are entered for the tier most suitable for them
AQA GCSE syllabus Specification B is modular and is examined in 3 modules, taken during years 10 and 11.
| Module 1 |
| Written Paper 18% of total assessment |
| Section A Calculator (30 minutes) |
| Section B Non-calculator (30 minutes) |
| Year 10, June 2010 |
| Module 3 |
| Written Paper 27% of total assessment |
| Section A Calculator (45 minutes) |
| Section B Non-calculator (45 minutes) |
| Year 10, March 2010 |
| Module 5 |
| Written Paper 55% of total assessment |
| Paper 1 Non-calculator (1 hour 15 minutes) |
| Paper 2 Calculator (1 hour 15 minutes) |
| Year 11 set 1, November 2009 |
| Year 11 set 2 – 5, June 2010 |
| Year 10, June 2011 |
Students in year 10 and 11 follow the new GCSE syllabus Edexcel Specification B. There are two tiers of assessment, Foundation (C – G) and Higher (A* - D). Students are entered for the tier most suitable for them.
The course is modular and contains 3 units
Unit 1 30% of total marks (with calculator) |
Unit 2 30% of total marks (without calculator) |
| Unit 3 40% of total marks (with calculator) |
Year 10 will sit Unit 2 in March 2012 and Unit 1 in June 2012. Unit 3 will be sat in June 2013. There will be a resit opportunity in November 2012 or March 2013.
Year 11 will sit Unit 2 in November 2011 and Unit 3 in June 2012. There will be a resit opportunity in March 2012 for Unit 1 and/or Unit 2
Edexcel Foundation Specification A is linear and is examined in 2 papers in March. This is offered to selected students who would benefit from a linear exam.
Paper 1 Non-calculator (1 ½ hours) |
Paper 2 Calculator (1 ½ hours) |
A-Level
The Department runs popular and very successful AS and A2 level courses in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. AS and A2 level Mathematics students take modules in pure mathematics and either statistics or mechanics.
AS level Further Mathematics students take modules in pure mathematics, mechanics, statistics and decision mathematics. At A2, students continue with at least one pure mathematics module, but there is some choice available for the other two modules.
Gifted and talented students in all years have the opportunity to take part in the National Mathematics Challenge with the potential to participate in further National and International competition.
Updated: 7 October 2011
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Staff
The department is staffed by 11 fully qualified specialist maths teachers. We are a happy, enthusiastic and dedicated team, who are committed to supportive and collaborative working.
Mr E Ano
Mr D Bullock
Mrs C Cramer (Assistant Subject Leader)
Miss L Etherton (Assistant Subject Leader KS3)
Mrs R Hobson (Assistant Subject Leader)
Mrs J Mitchell (Assistant Subject Leader)
Mr E Otoo
Miss C Rance
Mrs C Rogers (Subject Leader)
Mr G Woodwards
Teaching Assistants:
Mrs D Barnfield
Mrs J Jones
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