Mathematics
The intent of the Mathematics Curriculum
The Mathematics Department prides itself in being at the forefront of developing new ways of teaching, in particular using ICT in lessons. Students are introduced to wide range of activities to enable them to develop a good understanding of the subject.
The reformed Mathematics GCSE sets high expectations; it demands more from all students and provides further challenges for those aiming to achieve top grades. The GCSE in Maths will provide a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. It will encourage students to develop confidence in, and a positive attitude towards Maths and to recognise the importance of Maths, and problem solving, in their own lives and to society.
How is the Mathematics Curriculum implemented?
GCSE Maths will enable students to:
Develop fluent knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical methods and concepts
Acquire, select and apply mathematical techniques to solve problems, reason mathematically, makes deductions and inferences and draw conclusions, comprehend, interpret and communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms appropriate to the information and context.
Homework in KS4
In KS4, all of our homework is online using the following two websites:
drfrostmaths.com is used in year 10 and at the start of year 11 and allows students to access homework tasks by topic. There are also helpful videos for each topic and exam questions.
methodmaths.com is used from January in year 11 and is a bank of old past papers that self-mark and self-grade. There are also help buttons that break the question down into smaller parts, and PowerPoints that go through a similar question.
Curriculum Road Map - Maths
The impact of the Mathematics Curriculum at the end of Key Stage 4
How is it examined?
There are 3 exams at the end of Year 11 (May/June). There are two tiers of entry, Foundation & Higher.
Paper 1: Non calculator, 1 ½ hours.
Paper 2: With a calculator, 1 ½ hours.
Paper 3: With a calculator, 1 ½ hours.
There is no Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) or controlled assessment in Maths.
What qualification will I get? What could it lead to?
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Pearson Edexcel Level/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics
Following this course, those with the higher grades (numbers) will be able to continue their Maths with Mathematical studies (1 year course), A Level Maths (2 year course) and A Level Further Maths (in addition to A level for our strongest Mathematicians).
Career directions could include:
Accounting, Data Analysing, Data Scientist, Financial Advising, Surveying, Banking, Software Testing and Teaching.
A good grade in Mathematics is a requirement of many employers, sixth forms, colleges and universities. Students who do not receive a grade 4 in Mathematics will be required by the Department for Education to continue to study Mathematics up to the age of 18.