Mathematics
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.
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
|---|---|---|
| The four rules. What comes next? Angle rules. Factors, multiples and squares Finding area using formulae Bargraphs and pie charts Substitution and simplifying Manipulating fractions and percentages Name quadrilaterals Solve simple equations Split in a given ratio /scale Using FDP Metric units Using all 3 averages Probability of single events Draw and name angles Rounding |
The four rules and bidmas What comes next? Nth term Angle rules and polygons Factors,squares standard form Finding area and volume Scattergraphs Subtitution and simplfying Manipulating fractions and percentages Name polygons Solving simple equations and graphs Split in a given ratio /scale Compound units Using FDP Imperial and metric units Using all 3 averages Probability of single events Scale drawing and constuctions Rounding and approximation Coordinates and graphs |
The four rules and Bidmas What comes next? Nth term Similar triangles congruence Square numbers and standard form Finding area and volume using formulae. Pythagoras Representing data Subtitution,Simplfying and rearranging. Manipulating fractions and percentages Name and use polygons. Solve equations Direct and inverse proportion Using FDP Compound units Use all 3 averages Tree diagrams and sample spaces Constructions and loci rounding y=mx+c graphs |
How is mathematics assessed?
In all years students are placed in sets. Every term students complete a formal assessment, which is levelled to show the progress of students, in line with the rest of the school we will be using the new GCSE 9-1 levels for all year groups.
In KS3, students are given homework booklets for the first term that include activities, challenge cards and games to play with your child. After Christmas of year year, we use and online homework platform through the MathsPad website. In both cases parental support and help is very important.
How can I help my child?
In Years 7 & 8 students are given a homework booklet each half-term which includes activities, challenge cards and games to play with your child. In Year 9 students are given weekly homework using the MyMaths website. In both cases parental support and help is very important.
