Mathematics

Mathematics is an essential element of everyday life and mathematical thinking enables students to have a deeper understanding across the curriculum. We deliver maths in a variety of ways which are meaningful and purposeful, in order to empower students with the knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals to make progress in their learning.
As student’s progress through the school, they learn how to make sense of numbers and patterns in the world around them and discover new
connections. They learn to explore and explain their thinking and become more able to manipulate mathematical ideas to be able to solve problems. Students are encouraged to understand the value of maths in different aspects of life, such as economy, culture and society and to know how to use it as a tool to lead them to greater independence. We aim for our
students to be confident to recall key facts that support learning in real-life contexts and across different subject areas.

Courses available:

Available courses:
G.C.S.E Mathematics A
Functional Skills- Mathematics

Name of Course
G.C.S.E Mathematics A

Qualification
Edexcel GCSE Maths (9-1) 1MA1

Outline of Course
The Course is now a 3 year course, starting in Year 9, with examinations in the summer of Year 11. There are now 3 one and a half hour exam papers, Paper 1 is a non- calculator paper and papers 2 and 3 are calculator papers.

The new GCSE grades are from 1 to 5 in the Foundation course, a grade 4 being equivalent to a Grade C in the old exam.

Students may purchase revision guides and workbooks from school.

How it’s taught
Individual , paired work and group work activities.
Maths games, online activities and homework, using the mymaths website.

Topic Areas

• Number
• Algebra
• Ratio & Proportion
• Geometry & Measures
• Probability and Statistics

Homework
Tasks set on the mymaths website. Students will have their own personal log in. Paper-based tasks sent home.

Name of Course
Functional Skills- Mathematics

Qualification
Edexcel Functional Skills ( Entry Level, Level 1/2 )

Outline of Course

Students will be preparing for examination at Entry Level and Level 1, depending on their ability. There will be opportunities during the year for students to achieve a qualification. It is a paper- based exam, covering all topic areas within Mathematics, in real –life contexts. Students will just gain a pass for this qualification, there are no grades.

How it’s taught
Individual, paired work and group work activities

Maths games, discussions, work on the mymaths website, looking at lots of practical applications of Mathematics to prepare for adulthood.

Topic Areas

• Numbers and the Number System
• Algebra
• Calculating
• Using and Applying Mathematics
• Shape, Space and Measure
• Handling Data

Homework
Tasks set on the mymaths website. Students will have their own personal log in. Paper – based tasks.