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 both GCSE Modular Mathematics and GCSE Statistics. |
Pupils are assessed on ability and entered for the appropriate tier. Modular Maths is taught in three tiers:
Students complete 3 written module tests and 2 coursework modules.
In both courses students are required to submit coursework. |
Staff
- Miss S. J. Grainger (Subject Leader)
- Miss A. L. Agar
- Miss J. Anderson
- Miss L. Gilleece
- Mr F. Laughton (i/c Maths Community Liaison)
- Mr N. Morgan (Director of Learning - Year 9)
- Mr P. W. Owens (Assistant Subject Leader)
- Mr I. K. Sands
- Mr M. Stevenson (New Staff Training & Induction Coordinator)
- Miss C Willcock
- Mr F. Le Goff
- Mr K. A. Gibson (Head Teacher)
