Mathematics

We are an enthusiastic and dedicated department, determined to promote Mathematics as an interesting, exciting and creative subject that is relevant to the lives of our students.  There are five specialist Mathematics teachers within the department. We believe that all students can do mathematics and ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve.  As a department we aim to inspire, motivate and enthuse all pupils to develop enquiring minds capable of independent mathematical thinking.

The Curriculum

The KS3 curriculum is designed to challenge students of all abilities and to support them as they progress towards their GCSE examinations. The scheme of learning encourages students to see and experience links between topics. Students are taught through a wide variety of teaching methods which are complemented by the use of text books. This, we believe, enables students to make the greatest progression.

In Key Stage 4 all students follow the Pearson Edexcel Linear GCSE Mathematics course, at either Higher or Foundation tier.  Both Year 10 and 11 use text books that are relevant to their programme of study.  A key feature of Key Stage 4 is the need for students to be become more independent learners.  To help achieve this, students are expected to make use of a variety of independent learning software which is designed to give them the opportunity to extend and consolidate what is learnt in class.

Students in Key Stage 5 follow the Pearson Edexcel Mathematics course for A Level Mathematics.

Staff

Mrs F Smith (Subject Lead)

Mr L Thornton

Mrs C Andrews

Miss A Hollands (Head of Year 11)

Mr J Baker

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