Welcome
to the
Maths Faculty
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 from Y7 based on prior achievement data and
their progress is monitored closely. Setting is flexible and changes
are made each year based on test results and teacher recommendations.
Teaching
and Learning
At Key Stage 3 all pupils
follow the new Programme of Study for Mathematics, which was introduced
in September 2008. We aim to develop understanding of key concepts and
process in Maths, which can be transferred
to other areas of the curriculum and life in general. In Y9 pupils
start their GCSE Maths course, AQA Specification B (Modular).
The GCSE
Maths course consists of 3 modules:
Handling Data
18% of GCSE
Number
27% of GCSE
Algebra and
shape 55% of GCSE
Pupils in set 1 complete the first 2 GCSE
modules in Y9 and the final module in Y10. In Y11 pupils can either sit
Additional Maths GCSE or AS Maths. All other pupils complete the first
GCSE module in Y9, the second in Y10 and the final module in Y11.
Pupils are either entered
for Higher
Tier (grades A* - D) or Foundation Tier (grades C - G) depending on
their performance in lessons/tests and their target grade.
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 has benefitted from
the following
opportunities funded by the second specialism 'Science with Maths':
- ·Mrs Kandola spends 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.
- A more personalised curriculum and an extra set in Y11
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