Faculty Leader: Mr W Woodfine Subject Leader: Mr R McMeeken

Aims of the Department

The aim of the department is to develop in students:

  • A positive attitude towards mathematics and an awareness of its applications and uses.
  • An understanding of mathematics through a process of enquiry and experiment.
  • Competence and confidence in mathematical knowledge, concepts and skills.
  • An ability to solve problems, to reason, to think logically and to work systematically and logically.
  • Initiative and an ability to work both independently and in co-operation with others.
  • An ability to communicate through mathematics.
  • An ability to use and apply mathematics across the curriculum and in real life. 

Mathematics Curriculum Plans

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Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9)

What will students study?

Students study mathematical topics from each of the areas the Key Stage. Number skills are especially important in Key Stage 3 and mental arithmetic practice forms an integral part of the students’ experience. Problem solving skills are developed over the Key Stage in all areas of mathematics.

Mathematical Processes and Applications

  • Developing skills in mathematical reasoning.
  • Communicating ideas and solving problems.

Number

  • Use a calculator effectively and efficiently.
  • Developing a sound understanding and practice of numerical skills.

Algebra 

  • Experimenting with and analysing patterns in number.
  • Expressing relationships in a structured form including using symbolic and graphical representations.                                     

Geometrical Reasoning

  • Measurement
  • Understanding standard units
  • Exploring the properties of shapes and their transformations
  • Specifying location                                                                  

Statistics

  • The collection, recording, processing and interpretation of data
  • Displaying data in a variety of forms     
  • Probability and its application

Numeracy Knowledge Organisers

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Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11)

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What course do students follow?

GCSE MATHEMATICS:

EDEXCEL 1MA1, LINEAR ASSESSMENT

What will students study?

The National Curriculum programmes of study for Key Stage 4 in Mathematics.  There are two programmes of study, higher and foundation.  These cover grades 9 to 1 at GCSE.

Assessment and details of Examination 

The GCSE specification has been written to assess the Key Stage 4 programmes of study in Mathematics

  • This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to acquire a valuable qualification often requested by employers.
  • This particular course has a simplified linear structure.
  • Higher Tier covering grades 9 to 4.
  • Foundation Tier covering grades 5 to 1.
  • Paper 1 will be a non-calculator paper (33.33%).
  • Paper 2 will be a calculator paper (33.33%).
  • Paper 3 will be a calculator paper (33.33%).
  • There is no coursework in Mathematics.

Where can I find more information?

More information about the course can be found using the link below. 

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/mathematics-2015.html

Assessment resources

Assessment resources can be found using the link below. 

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/mathematics-2015.html

Guide to using a calculator

Careers information

Careers information can be found using the link below. 

https://successatschool.org/advicedetails/186/Why-Study-Maths%3F

http://www.mathscareers.org.uk/

https://targetcareers.co.uk/uni/degree-subject-guides/313825-mathematics-degrees-what-you-ll-study-and-your-career-options

http://www.futuremorph.org/wp-content/uploads/games/scienceandmaths/index.html#/intro

http://www.futuremorph.org/

https://successatschool.org/advicedetails/770/what-are-stem-subjects

The GCSE Syllabus

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/mathematics-2015.html

Revision Sites

vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/ (pupils have their own login details. If they are unsure of them please speak to the class teacher).

www.corbettmaths.co.uk

(Plenty of revision materials categorised by topics including video clips and answers.)

http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/

(hints and tips on revision for maths  and sitting maths papers as well as more great resources and videos)

https://www.piximaths.co.uk/revision-materials

(hints and tips for revision as well as booklets of revision questions aimed at Grades 1, 3, 5 7, and 9 with solutions)