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As a department we aim to closely align our school values of  aspiration-equality-excellence with the study of mathematics, creating a supportive and motivating learning environment.

Mathematics is a creative and highly inter-connected discipline that has been developed over centuries, providing the solution to some of history’s most intriguing problems. It is essential to everyday life, critical to science, technology and engineering, and necessary for financial literacy and most forms of employment. A high-quality mathematics education therefore provides a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematics, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject

We inspire students to set ambitious goals and strive to overcome challenges, encouraging them to reach their highest potential in problem-solving and critical thinking. We ensure that every student, regardless of their starting point, has equal opportunities to access the tools and support they need to succeed in mathematics. Excellence is embedded in the subject itself, as mathematics demands precision, creativity, and continuous improvement, driving students to develop a strong mastery of concepts. Together, these values create a foundation for students to grow, excel, and build confidence in their mathematical abilities.

Curriculum Map

Aims

The national curriculum for mathematics aims to ensure that all pupils:

  • become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that pupils develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately.
  • reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language
  • can solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of routine and non- routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions.

Key Stage 3 Maths

What you will study

The Mathematics course has been designed to develop students’ skills and knowledge of mathematical concepts related to Number, Data Handling, Algebra, and Geometry and Measures. Functional Mathematical skills will also be taught, where students can apply their knowledge and understanding to different real-life scenarios. During Maths lessons, students will have the opportunity to develop their problem solving and mental maths skills in a plethora of contexts.

Assessment

Students will be formally assessed once during the course of each year. From this assessment, results of achievement will be recorded, tracked and communicated to parents in a report, which will inform them where their child is currently working at, in comparison to the rest of the year group.

Key Stage 3 Year 7 Maths Curriculum Map and Intent

Key Stage 3 Year 8 Maths Curriculum Map and Intent

Key Stage 3 Year 8 Maths Curriculum Map and Intent

 

Key Stage 4 Maths

Exam Board: Edexcel

What you will study

There are two tiers of entry to GCSE: Foundation (grade 5-1) and Higher (grades 9 to 4). The GCSE Mathematics course is compulsory, and enables students to further develop their skills and understanding of mathematical concepts taught in the earlier years. Students will be exposed to all topic areas: Number, Ratio & Proportion, Statistics and Probability, and Geometry and Measures.

Assessment

Students will undertake regular assessments within the school year at the end of topics, in addition to mock examinations at the end of the school year, to aid the preparation for the final examinations at the end of the two-year course. The final examinations consist of one non-calculator paper and two calculator papers, all of which are 1 hour and 30 minutes long.

 

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