Mathematics and Statistics
Maths is a core subject and as such is studied by every pupil in the school from Year 7 to Year 11. Mathematics is an all embracing and pervading part of life. It helps us to creates, plan, organise and solve problems.
The department, therefore, has a responsibility to create an environment whereby pupils are encouraged and stimulated to develop a positive attitude towards mathematics and acquire the necessary concepts, skills and knowledge.
In Year 7, 8 and 9 |
Students in Year 7, 8 and 9 fellow the National Curriculum for mathematics as described in the National Numeracy Strategy. Pupils are set by ability and are taught at the appropriate level. Lessons are organised into three parts (as at KS2) a oral and mental starter, the main part of the lesson and a plenary. By the end of Year 9 pupils are expected nationally to reach level 5 or 6. |
All the students study GCSE Modular Mathematics in addition, some students study GCSE Statistics. |
Pupils are assessed on ability and entered for the appropriate tier. Modular Maths is taught in two tiers:
Students complete 3 written module tests, the first two are taken in year 10.
Students are required to submit coursework which constitutes 25% of their final grade. |
Staff
- Miss S J Grainger, Subject Leader
- Miss A L Agar, Advanced Skills Teacher
- Mr F W Laughton, Assistant Subject Leader, i/c Maths Community Liaison
- Mr N Morgan, Director of Learning (Year 11)
- Mr P W Owens, Assistant Timetabler
- Mr M J Stevenson, New Staff Training & Induction Coordinator
- Mr M Turney, Assistant Subject Leader
- Miss C Willcock
