Mathematics
Welcome to the Mathematics Department! The Mathematics department has very high expectations for all of our pupils and always aims to create an environment where pupils can develop their true potential. We work to inspire pupils to develop a passion for mathematics and an understanding of its importance in everyday life.
Our Aim
- As a department we are committed to the philosophy that each pupil should:
- Have a positive experience of learning Mathematics.
- Show continuous progression and improvement.
- Achieve their full potential.
We aim to achieve this by:
- Teaching Mathematics as laid down by the Government framework, using a variety of methods and stimuli.
- Creating a supportive and caring learning environment.
- Offering a wide range of enrichment activities
In particular, we wish each pupil to develop:
- A genuine feeling of how numbers fit together; the ability to carry out calculations, understand the significance of results and estimate whether or not an answer is reasonable.
- The ability to apply Mathematics in everyday situations and develop an understanding of the part which Maths plays in the world.
- The ability to apply Maths to other subjects.
- The ability to solve problems, present solutions clearly, check and interpret results.
- The ability to communicate what they have learned clearly, both in written form and orally.
- The ability to work individually and as part of a group.
- The confidence to experiment and make mistakes, and persevere when problems arise.
- Our commitment to these aims and objectives will ensure that we continue to build success on success.
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Key stage 3
For information about the objectives being covered by your child during the autumn term click here
For information about the objectives being covered by your child during the spring term click here
For more information about the maths curriculum click here
‘Helping your child to revise’.There are many resources available on the internet to help your child to revise for their mathematics exams. The school has subscribed to the following websites for your child:
www.mymaths.co.uk
www.vle.mathswatch.comYour son/daughter has their own individual log-in details for these websites.
Below are a set of revision guides as an example of the type of questions pupils will meet at each grade.
Aiming for a grade 1
Aiming for a grade 3
Aiming for a grade 5
Aiming for a grade 7
Aiming for a grade 9
Grade 1 answers
Grade 3 answers
Grade 5 answers
Grade 7 answers‘Key Stage 3 Summer Examination Revision’.
Your child will sit their Mathematics examinations on Monday 19th June and Wednesday 21st June. They will complete a 1 hour Non-Calculator paper and a 1 hour Calculator paper. Below are the revision lists that your child has been issued with. The revision list contains codes that can be used within Mathswatch or MyMaths to direct your son/daughter directly to appropriate revision resources.
Pupils in sets 1 and 2 will sit the higher level examination. Pupils in sets 3 to 6 will sit the foundation level examination.
Year 7 Foundation
Year 7 Higher
Year 8 Foundation
Year 8 Higher
Year 9 Foundation
Year 9 Higher