Mathematics Y7-13
Subject Aims
It is our aim to make Mathematics a subject which is seen to be a challenge, enriching and enjoyable, preparing students by giving them the tools in which they need in adulthood. All members of the department have a passion for mathematics which is shared with every student that we encounter.
To assist students in their development, we subscribe to an online maths website called “Mathswatch” students are encouraged to use this to develop knowledge and understanding. We run competitions for students who complete the most amount of independent tasks. Year 11 have received two CGP books one which acts as a knowledge book and the other is a workbook.
Maths classes are set by ability which allows similar ability students to be taught at an appropriate pace. All students follow a scheme of learning based on Pearson owned Active-learn. Through regular assessment, students may move up or down a set as appropriate to ensure the teaching best matches the needs of the students.
Individual help for students, from all year groups, is available at in our dedicated study room in E3 where maths staff are regularly to hand. In addition, there are a number after school interventions sessions to help students to achieve their target grades.
Students are expected to bring a geometry set and calculator to every lesson and these can be purchased in school at cost price. We recommend the Casio fx-83GT which can be purchased from student services.
Curriculum Statement
Mathematics Curriculum Statement
Staff
Mrs R Brindle
Mr A Reynolds
Mr P Mills
Mr D Duffy
Curriculum Overview
KS3 – Year 7-9
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 7 |
Unit 1: Analysing and displaying data
Unit 2: Number skills |
Unit 3: Expressions, functions and formulae
Unit 4: Decimals and measures
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Unit 5: Fractions
Unit 6: Probability |
Unit 7: Ratio and proportion
Unit 8: Lines and angles |
Unit 9: Sequences and graphs |
Unit 10: Transformations |
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Year 8 |
Unit 11: Number
Unit 12: Area and volume |
Unit 13 Expressions and equations
Unit 14: Real-life graphs |
Unit 15: Decimals and ratio
Unit 16: Lines and angles |
Unit 17: Calculating with fractions |
Unit 18: Straight-line graphs
Unit 19: Percentages, decimals and fractions |
Unit 20: Statistics, graphs and charts |
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Year 9 Foundation |
Unit 1: Number
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Unit 2: Algebra
Unit 3 Data Handling |
Unit 4: Fractions and percentages |
Unit 5: Equations, inequalities and sequences |
Unit 6: Angles
Unit 7: Averages and range |
Unit 8: Perimeter, area and volume 1 |
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Year 9 Higher |
Unit 1: Number |
Unit 2: Algebra
Unit 3 Data Handling |
Unit 4: Fractions, ratio and percentages
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Unit 5: Angles and trigonometry |
Unit 6: Graphs
Unit 7: Area and volume |
Unit 8: Transformations and constructions |
KS4 – Year 10-11
Exam Board at GCSE - Edexcel
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 10 Foundation |
Unit 9: Graphs
Unit 10: Transformations |
Unit 11: Ratio and proportion
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Unit 12: Right-angled triangles
Unit 13: Probability
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Unit 14: Multiplicative reasoning |
Unit 15: Constructions, loci and bearings
Unit 16: Quadratic equations and graphs |
Unit 17: Perimeter, area and volume 2 |
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Year 10 Higher |
Unit 9: Equations and inequalities
Unit 10: Probability |
Unit 11: Multiplicative reasoning |
Unit 12: Similarity and congruence
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Unit 14: Further statistics |
Unit 15: Equations and graphs
Unit 16: Circle theorems
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Unit 16: Circle theorems
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Year 11 Foundation |
Unit 18: Fractions, indices and standard form
Unit 19: Congruence, similarity and vectors |
Unit 20: More algebra |
Revision |
Revision |
Revision/ Examinations |
Revision/ Examinations
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Year 11 Higher |
Unit 18: Vectors and geometric proof
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Unit 19: Proportion and graphs
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Revision |
Revision |
Revision/ Examinations |
Revision/ Examinations
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KS5 – Year 12 – 13
Exam Board at A Level - Edexcel
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 12 |
Unit 1: Algebra and functions
Unit 1: Statistical sampling
Unit 2a: Data presentation and interpretation
Unit 2b: Data presentation and interpretation
Unit 3: Probability |
Unit 2: Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane
Unit 6: Differentiation
Unit 4: Statistical distributions
Unit 5a: Statistical hypothesis testing
Unit 5b: Statistical hypothesis testing
Unit 3: Further algebra |
Unit 7: Integration
Unit 6: Quantities and units in mechanics
Unit 7a: Kinematics 1 (constant acceleration)
Unit 7b: Kinematics 1 (constant acceleration)
Unit 4: Trigonometry
Unit 5: Vectors (2D) |
Unit 8: Exponentials and logarithms
Unit 8a: Forces & Newton’s laws
Unit 8b: Forces & Newton’s laws
Unit 9: Kinematics 2 (variable acceleration) |
Unit 1: Proof |
Unit 2: Algebraic and partial fractions
Unit 5: The binomial theorem |
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Year 13 |
Unit 6: Trigonometry
Unit 3: Functions and modelling
Unit 4: Series and sequences |
Unit 8: Differentiation
Unit 7: Parametric equations
Unit 9: Numerical methods - see Integration (part 2) for the trapezium rule
Unit 12: Vectors (3D) |
Unit 10: Integration (part 1)
Unit 11: Integration (part 2)
Unit 1: Regression and correlation
Unit 2: Probability
Unit 3a: The Normal distribution
Unit 3b: The Normal distribution
Unit 3c: The Normal distribution
Unit 4: Moments
Unit 5: Forces at any angle |
Unit 6: Applications of kinematics
Unit 6: Applications of forces
Unit 8: Further kinematics |
Revision (A level) |
Formal examination (A level) |
Useful Websites
Extra-Curricular
The top two sets from Years 7 to 9 participate in the annual UKMT Maths Challenges. This is a competition where students try to answer multiple-choice questions which are both intriguing and challenging.
A Mathematics trip to London occurs in year 11 during the autumn 2 term.
The team ran a Mathematics enhancement trip which included an overnight stay to London where students applied in-class skills into the real world. Students absorbed the London lifestyle and indulged in: a west-end musical, the winter wonderland theme park, meeting real life celebs (nearly) at Madame Tussauds and a tour around the home of football Wembley Stadium. What a 48 Hours!
