Mathematics Faculty
Learning Director
Ms Turner
Faculty Introduction:
Teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do in the maths team; we want to encourage risk taking and creativity in our students by being creative teachers. ICT is used to enhance teaching and learning and promote independent learning using online resources.
Topics / Modules to be covered:
There are essential skills and processes in mathematics that pupils need to learn to make progress: Representing, Analysing, Communicating and reflecting, Interpreting and evaluating. The curriculum provide opportunities for students to:
Develop confidence in an increasing range of methods and techniques.
Topics are classified into:
- NUMBER
- ALGEBRA
- SHAPE, SPACE AND MEASURES
- RATIO AND PROPORTION
- STATISTICS
- PROBABILITY
Assessment:
Year 7 sit a base line assessment in the Autumn Term. This is an arithmetic assessment and an assessment based on KS2 learning. The students are then set into ability groups based on this assessment and their KS2 scores and they follow the Programme of Study.
Students are formally assessed at regular intervals and each receives a PLC, (personal learning checklist) after each assessment showing strengths and topics for improvement. A website where students can access support on these topics is referenced in the PLC.
Homework:
Homework is set regularly and students are given a roughly a week in which to complete it. It may take the form of a set of questions related to the topic being currently studied; an online task set through the mathswatch website or a set of past key stage questions. Books and homework are reviewed according to the College policy. Students will be guided and supported on how to improve if any misconceptions are uncovered.
Enhancement & Enrichment Activities:
We have a maths club and drop in sessions for support with homework on a weekly basis. Each student has a personal log in to the maths watch website where they can access online support and challenging tasks.
Faculty Introduction:
Teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do in the maths team; we want to encourage risk taking and creativity in our students by being creative teachers. ICT is used to enhance teaching and learning and promote independent learning using online resources.
Topics / Modules to be covered:
In Year 8, students continue to improve on the key skills and processes involved in the learning of mathematics. The Programme of Study followed, is an extension of what was taught in the previous year. This allows for more consolidation and deeper understanding of concepts.
The curriculum provides opportunities for student to further develop essential skills and processes in mathematics. These include Representing, Analysing, Communicating and reflecting, Interpreting and evaluating.
Topics are classified into
- NUMBER
- ALGEBRA
- SHAPE, SPACE AND MEASURES
- RATIO AND PROPORTION
- STATISTICS
- PROBABILITY
Assessment:
Students are formally assessed at regular intervals and each receives a PLC, (personal learning checklist) after each assessment showing strengths and topics for improvement. A website where students can access support on these topics is referenced in the PLC.
Homework:
Homework is set regularly and students are given a roughly a week in which to complete it. It may take the form of a set of questions related to the topic being currently studied; an online task set through the mathswatch website or a set of past key stage questions. Books and homework are reviewed according to the College policy. Students will be guided and supported on how to improve if any misconceptions are uncovered.
Enhancement & Enrichment Activities:
We have a maths club and drop in sessions for support with homework on a weekly basis. Each student has a personal log in to the maths watch website where they can access online support and challenging tasks.
Faculty Introduction:
Teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do in the maths team; we want to encourage risk taking and creativity in our students by being creative teachers. ICT is used to enhance teaching and learning and promote independent learning using online resources.
Topics / Modules to be covered:
In Year 9, students continue to improve on the key skills and processes involved in the learning of mathematics. The Programme of Study followed, is much more in depth which allows for more consolidation and deeper understanding of key concepts.
The curriculum provides opportunities for student to further develop essential skills and processes in mathematics. These include Representing, Analysing, Communicating and reflecting, Interpreting and evaluating.
Topics are classified into:
- NUMBER
- ALGEBRA
- SHAPE, SPACE AND MEASURES
- RATIO AND PROPORTION
- STATISTICS
- PROBABILITY
Assessment:
Students are formally assessed at regular intervals and each receives a PLC, (personal learning checklist) after each assessment showing strengths and topics for improvement. A website where students can access support on these topics is referenced in the PLC.
Homework:
Homework is set regularly and students are given a roughly a week in which to complete it. It may take the form of a set of questions related to the topic being currently studied; an online task set through the mathswatch website or a set of past key stage questions. Books and homework are reviewed according to the College policy. Students will be guided and supported on how to improve if any misconceptions are uncovered.
Enhancement & Enrichment Activities:
We have a maths club and drop in sessions for support with homework on a weekly basis. Each student has a personal log in to the maths watch website where they can access online support and challenging tasks.
Faculty Introduction:
Teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do in the maths team; we want to encourage risk taking and creativity in our students by being creative teachers. ICT is used to enhance teaching and learning and promote independent learning using online resources.
Topics / Modules to be covered:
The GCSE course incorporates all aspects of Mathematics: Number, Algebra, Measures, Shape and Space, Geometry, Statistics and Probability. It focuses on applying Mathematics in context, problem solving, reasoning and the functional elements of Mathematics, concentrating on the knowledge and applications that are most accessible and relevant. The course is a linear scheme. There is not a coursework element to GCSE Maths.
Assessment:
The course is assessed by taking 3 examinations of equal weighting at the end of Year 11. We follow the Edexcel GCSE Maths course at both Higher and Foundation level. There is one non-calculator paper and two calculator allowed papers. Each worth 80 marks and are 1 hour 30 minutes long each.
Students are formally assessed regularly with topic tests and/or past papers. Maths grades awarded, are numbered from 1 to 9.
Students sit a trial examination towards the end of the year.
Homework:
Homework is set regularly and students are given a roughly a week in which to complete it. It may take the form of a set of questions related to the topic being currently studied; an online task set through the mathswatch website or a set of past key stage questions. Books and homework are reviewed according to the College policy. Students will be guided and supported on how to improve if any misconceptions are uncovered.
Enhancement & Enrichment Activities:
Each student has a personal log in to the maths watch website where they can access online support and challenging tasks.
Faculty Introduction:
Teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do in the maths team; we want to encourage risk taking and creativity in our students by being creative teachers. ICT is used to enhance teaching and learning and promote independent learning using online resources.
Topics / Modules to be covered:
The GCSE course incorporates all aspects of Mathematics: Number, Algebra, Measures, Shape and Space, Geometry, Statistics and Probability. It focuses on applying Mathematics in context, problem solving, reasoning and the functional elements of Mathematics, concentrating on the knowledge and applications that are most accessible and relevant. The course is a linear scheme. There is not a coursework element to GCSE Maths.
Assessment:
The course is assessed by taking 3 examinations of equal weighting at the end of Year 11. We follow the Edexcel GCSE Maths course at both Higher and Foundation level. There is one non-calculator paper and two calculator allowed papers. Each worth 80 marks and are 1 hour 30 minutes long each.
Students are formally assessed regularly with topic tests and/or past papers. Maths grades awarded are numbered from 1 to 9.
Students sit a trial examination in November and another one in March.
Homework:
Homework is set regularly and students are given a roughly a week in which to complete it. It may take the form of a set of questions related to the topic being currently studied; an online task set through the mathswatch website or a set of past key stage questions. Books and homework are reviewed according to the College policy. Students will be guided and supported on how to improve if any misconceptions are uncovered.
Enhancement & Enrichment Activities:
Each student has a personal log in to the maths watch website where they can access online support and challenging tasks. GCSE revision classes run all year on a Tuesday afterschool.
Faculty Introduction:
Teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do in the maths team; we want to encourage risk taking and creativity in our students by being creative teachers. ICT is used to enhance teaching and learning and promote independent learning using online resources.
Topics / Modules to be covered:
A level mathematics is made up of 3 different units.
Pure mathematics: Algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane; sequences and series; trigonometry, differentiation; integration.
Mechanics: Mathematical models in mechanics; vectors in mechanics; kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line; dynamics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane; statics of a particle; moments.
Statistics: Mathematical models in probability and statistics; representation and summary of data; probability; correlation and regression; discrete random variables; discrete distributions; the Normal and Binomial distribution.
Assessment:
The course is assessed by taking 3 papers at the end of Year 13. We follow the Edexcel A level maths course. This comprises of two Pure maths papers and one Statistics and Mechanics paper. Students are assessed regularly throughout the course to check progress and address any misconceptions when they arise.
Students sit at least one set of trial exams each year.
Homework:
This will be set at least once a week per unit. Students are given a couple of days to complete depending on the task set. This will be marked and returned within a week of completion. Homework maybe emailed to students for completion. Homework generally takes the form of a worksheet.
Enhancement & Enrichment Activities:
Staff are available for support of students if necessary outside of lessons. Initially at students’ request, but if students are struggling this may become a compulsory activity. There is a drop in for students afterschool each week.
Faculty Introduction:
Teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do in the maths team; we want to encourage risk taking and creativity in our students by being creative teachers. ICT is used to enhance teaching and learning and promote independent learning using online resources.
Topics / Modules to be covered:
Mathematical studies comprises of 7 units of work. These are:
Analysis of data: Data, Collecting and sampling data, Representing data numerically, Representing data diagrammatically
Personal Finance: Numerical calculations, Percentages, Interest rates, Repayments and the cost of credit, Graphical representation, Taxation, Solution to financial problems
Modelling and estimation: The modelling cycle, Fermi estimation
Critical analysis: Presenting logical and reasoned arguments in context, Communicating mathematical approaches and solutions, Analysing critically,
Critical path analysis: Compound projects, Critical activities, Gantt charts
Expectation: Probability, Diagrammatic representations, Combined events, Expected value
Cost-benefit analysis: Living with uncertainty, Control measures, Risk analysis
Assessment:
The course is assessed by taking 2 papers at the end of Year 13. We follow the AQA Level 3 certificate in Mathematical studies. The first paper covers the first 3 units and the second paper covers the last 4 units. Students are assessed regularly throughout the course to check progress and address any misconceptions when they arise. Each paper is 1 hour 30 mins and is a mark out of 60.
Students sit at least one set of trial exams each year.
Homework:
This will be set at least once a week per unit. Students are given a couple of days to complete depending on the task set. This will be marked and returned with comments on how to improve. Homework maybe emailed to students for completion. Homework generally takes the form of a worksheet but may be set on the mathswatch website.
Enhancement & Enrichment Activities:
Staff are available for support of students if necessary outside of lessons. Initially at students’ request, but if students are struggling this may become a compulsory activity.
