maths department overview
» Department Structure
» Subject Overview
» Teaching Aims & Objectives
» Marking & Assessment
» Homework Policy
» Examinations
» Department Resources
» Parents
» Department Policies
» Presentation of Work
subject overview
KS3 Years
The curriculum covers all strands of the Numeracy Strategy. This includes: Using and Applying Mathematics, Number and Algebra, Shape, Space and Measures and Statistics.
KS4 GCSE Years 9, 10 and 11
Students in sets 1-4 follow the Edexcel linear GCSE. Students in set 5 and 6 follow the Edexcel modular GCSE.
KS5
The AQA GCE A Level is followed. AS consists of two Pure Mathematical units and an application unit. Two more Pure Maths units and another application is required for A2.
Teaching Aims & Objectives
- To equip students with sufficient numerical skills to cope with the demands of everyday life
- to support other subject areas
- to ensure independent thinking
- to develop problem solving skills
- to enjoy the power of mathematics
Marking and Assessment
Students should expect to have their books marked regularly. Peer assessment will be used in conjunction with formative and summative assessment.
Homework Policy
Homework is set in line with the expectations of the school. Homework is usually set once a week; short tasks are set to be completed for the next lesson and for extended tasks students are given up to a week.
Examinations
- GCSE Edexcel Linear
- No Mathematics coursework will be required for GCSE
- GCE AQA
- AS P1, P2 and S1
- A2 P3, P4 and M1
Department Resources
The Department is well equipped with texts and resources. All teaching rooms are equipped with whiteboards and OHPs. Four rooms have digital projectors and an interactive whiteboard.
Parents
Parents are key to the support of students’ education. In Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, additional Parents’ Evenings are organised which explain how parents can support their child’s progress in Mathematics.
How to Support Your Child- Ask what they have learnt today.
- Support the organisation of books and equipment.
- Practise Mental Mathematics, with particular focus on the multiplication tables. Maximum time 10 minutes.
- Ask to look at completed homework.
Department Policies
All students are expected to attend every lesson with suitable equipment:- Pen
- Pencil
- 30cm ruler
- Pair of compasses
- Clear protractor
Presentation of Work
Students are encouraged to take particular care and pride in the presentation of their work. Students must adhere to the following guidelines:
- The learning objective of the lesson must be written in their exercise books at the start of each lesson
- Each lesson’s work must be clearly dated
- Lines must be drawn with a ruler and pencil
- Work must be set out clearly to reflect logical work
- Students must write in blue or black pen
