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Welcome to the
Mathematics faculty pages of Bridgewater High School
The Maths faculty is a strong team of specialist
teachers dedicated to promoting the enjoyment and use of Mathematics.
Setting
Mathematics is taught in sets from Years 7 to 11. Pupils are
set into two bands with six classes in each band. Pupils are
set challenging targets for SATs and GCSE from Y7 based on prior
achievement data and their progress is monitored closely. Setting
is flexible and changes are made each term based on test results
and teacher recommendations.
Teaching and Learning
At Key Stage 3 there is strong emphasis on the use of the National
Numeracy Strategy and the incorporation of 3 part lessons.
At Key Stage 4 all pupils follow the AQA Specification B (Modular).
Current Y11 follow the 3-tier specification while Y10 follow
the new 2-tier specification:
| 3-tier specification |
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2-tier specification |
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| Tier |
Grades |
Sets |
Tier |
Grades |
Sets |
| Higher |
A* - C |
1 & 2 |
Higher |
A* - D |
1 to 4 |
| Intermediate |
B – E |
3, 4 & 5 |
Higher/Foundation |
A* - D |
5 |
| Foundation |
D – G |
6 |
Foundation |
C – G |
6 |
The structure of the course is below:
Number Module 3 Exam worth 19% November Y10
Handling Data Module 1 Exam worth 11% March Y10
Handling Data Module 2 Coursework worth 10% April/May Y10
Algebra Module 4 Coursework worth 10% January Y11
Algebra/shape Module 5 Exam worth 50% June Y11
Each exam consists of 2 sections: a calculator
section and a non-calculator section. Pupils may re sit modules
1 and 3 once at a cost of £5 and the better mark stands.
At Key Stage 5 the faculty runs AS/A2 level
modular courses in Maths and Further Maths (EDEXCEL) in addition
to GCSE re sit courses.
The faculty has high expectations of all our pupils and our teaching
style encourages pupils to take an active part in Maths lessons.
Pupils are encouraged to think about Mathematics and its applications
rather than solely practising skills.
Specialist Status
From September 2006 the Maths faculty will
benefit from the following opportunities funded by the second
specialism 'Science with Maths':
· One member of the Maths Faculty
will spend a morning each week working with the main feeder primary
schools. The aim is to stretch the more able pupils and improve
transition/ provide enrichment activities for all pupils.
· Maths classrooms on the Upper site have been refurbished
to include an interactive whiteboard and a suite of computers
in each classroom.
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