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Mathematics

Subject lead: Miss Dougall

The mission of the mathematics department is to provide an environment where students can learn and become competent users of mathematics and mathematical application, well equipped to strive for success in whatever future they choose.

The aims of teaching and learning mathematics are to encourage and enable students to:

  • recognize that mathematics permeates the world around us
  • appreciate the usefulness, power, and beauty of mathematics.
  • enjoy mathematics and develop patience and persistence when solving problems.

The curriculum is designed with a mastery approach building on prior knowledge, to ensure long-term development of mathematical confidence and competence by creating an environment where students are challenged, learn with pride and develop positive attributes as well as a curiosity about the world in which they live. They gain an understanding of how and why the maths that they study will contribute to their lives as well as allow them to contribute positively to society through project-based tasks linked to real life scenarios.

Home Learning

Is set and completed on Sparx each week from Wednesday to Wednesday. This provides a vital part of our learning cycle allowing pupils access to expert videos and personalised support through the curriculum.

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Key Stage 3:

During Key Stage 3 students follow programmes of study developed around the Maths Mastery programme and following the National Curriculum. Throughout this time, students will undertake study in four main areas of mathematics, with an underlying focus on the real foundations of mathematical enquiry, methodical processing and making connections between disciplines.

Number: Students will work on their arithmetic skills and develop their understanding of directed numbers. They are given the opportunity to learn about fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion and learn how to apply this knowledge in real life situations.

Data: Various types of statistical projects are carried out during KS3. Students learn how to make valuable comparisons between distributions and to analyse and report their findings clearly and accurately.

Geometry: Students are encouraged to investigate properties of 2D and 3D shapes and build upon previous knowledge. They will often work with other students to share ideas and find rules in areas such as area and volume. Students will meet new concepts such as Pythagoras and Trigonometry at the higher levels during KS3.

Algebra: Knowledge of numerical operations is used to move students on to algebraic processes. Within their algebra work students will learn about the use of symbols and mathematical generalisations. They will learn to write and use formulae, solve equations and use graphs to represent real – life situations.

Year 7 Curriculum Map:

Autumn 1

7.01 Place value and the Number line

7.02 Addition and Subtraction

7.03 Multiplication and Division
Autumn 2

7.04 Powers, Roots, and Primes

7.05 Order of operations

7.06 Directed numbers
Spring 1

7.07 Algebraic expressions and manipulation

7.08 Solving equations
Spring 2

7.09 Angles and properties of 2D shapes

7.10 Fractions

7.11 FDP
Summer 1

7.12 Percentages

7.13 LCM & HCF

7.14 Substitution and Changing the subject
Summer 2

7.15 Sequences

7.16 Area

7.17 Transformations

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Year 8 Curriculum Map:

Autumn 1

8.01 Forming and solving equations

8.02 Inequalities
Autumn 2

8.03 Linear graphs

8.04 Rounding and Estimating
Spring 1

8.05 Ratio

8.06 Scale factor
Spring 2

8.07 Direct and Inverse proportion

8.08 Compound measures
Summer 1

8.09 Discrete data

8.10 Bivariate data
Summer 2

8.11 Angles in polygons

8.12 Angles in parallel lines

8.13 3D shapes and volume

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Year 9 Curriculum Map:

Autumn 1

9.01 Linear graphs

9.02 Algebraic quadratics

9.03 Quadratics and other graphs
Autumn 2

9.04 Probability of events

9.05 Probability diagrams

9.06 Construction and Loci
Spring 1

9.07 Congruence and Similarity

9.08 Transformations

9.09 Pythagoras' theorem
Spring 2

9.10 Percentages

9.11 Index laws
Summer 1

9.12 Standard form

9.13 Right-angled trigonometry
Summer 2

9.14 Simultaneous equations

KS4 preparation

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Key Stage 4:

GCSE Mathematics

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/gcse/mathematics-8300/specification-at-a-glance

During KS4 all students will follow a GCSE course which they will study at either foundation or higher tier.

We are currently following the AQA Mathematics Course with years 10 and 11. Student progress is tracked carefully to ensure students study at an appropriate level.

The course taken by students during KS4 will allow them to consolidate previous learning and then to extend their learning further in the above arenas. During KS4, students are encouraged to think carefully about the applications of mathematics. The work that they do allows them to see where mathematics is used in daily life. For example, number skills will be developed while considering areas such as personal finance and budgeting. Students are encouraged to develop their skills in mathematical thinking through the use of algebra to model and prove concepts.

Foundation Curriculum Map:

Term Year 10 Foundation Year 11 Foundation

Autumn 1

10.01 Indices and roots

10.02 Fundamentals of algebra

10.03 Forming and solving equations

11.01 HCF LCM

11.02 Fractions percentages

11.03 Plans and elevations

11.04 Angles and bearings
Autumn 2

10.04 Simultaneous equations

10.05 Right-angled triangles

11.05 Statistical graphs

11.06 Functions

11.07 Loci
Spring 1

10.06 Similarity and congruence

10.07 Transformations

10.08 Circles

11.08 Non-linear graphs

11.09 Standard form

11.10 Sequences
Spring 2

10.09 Coordinates and linear graphs

10.10 Ratio

10.11 Averages

11.12 Proportion

11.13 Vectors
Summer 1

10.12 Probability

10.13 Inequalities

10.14 Volume and surface area

  
Summer 2

10.15 Compound measures and rounding

10.16 Probability diagrams

  

 

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Higher Curriculum Map:

Term Year 10 Foundation Year 11 Foundation

Autumn 1

10.01 Indices and surds

10.02 Advanced trigonometry

11.01 Algebraic fractions

11.02 Identities and Proofs

11.03 Statistical Graphs
Autumn 2

10.03 Quadratics

10.04 Averages and Scatter graphs

10.05 Simultaneous equations

11.04 Circle theorems

11.05 Functions and Iterations
Spring 1

10.06 Bearings, Construction and Loci

10.07 Arcs, Sectors and Segments

10.08 Linear Graphs

11.06 Vectors

11.07 Graphs and transformation of graphs

11.08 Sequences
Spring 2

10.09 Ratio and proportion

10.10 Congruence and Similarity

10.11 Probability

11.09 Area under and gradient of a curve

11.10 Tangent to a circle
Summer 1

10.12 Equations and inequalities

10.13 Transformations

10.14 Volume and surface area

  
Summer 2

10.15 Growth ad decay

10.16 Advanced number

10.17 Compound measures

  

 

 

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Key Stage 5:

A-Level Mathematics

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/mathematics-2017.html

A-level mathematics is for students who enjoy maths and want to extend their learning.  There are three different sections to the course: Pure, Statistics and Mechanics. The Pure element focuses on the key concepts of mathematics. It builds upon previous GCSE knowledge to introduce you to higher level maths, such as integration and differentiation. Some statistics has been seen in GCSE, but now we will introduce new concepts, such as hypothesis testing and regression, used in science, business and many other careers. The mechanics component explores the relationship between maths and physics. You will investigate the maths involved in balancing forces and measuring particle dynamics, amongst other topics.

Year 12 Curriculum Map:

Year 13 Curriculum Map:

Students enjoy a range of places to be able to access resources and support locations. These are all directly link to the PLCs and text book.

Enrichment

Pupils are taught and participate in the UK Maths challenge to develop lateral thinking and further work

 

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