Our Vision
Mathematics is a creative, highly valued and inter-connected discipline. It is essential to everyday life, is necessary for almost all forms of employment and is critical to additional subjects such as science and geography. Our knowledge-rich curriculum is carefully planned and sequenced to allow progression for all students, regardless of their starting point. The accessibility it provides allows a foundation for understanding the world around us, permits opportunities to reason mathematically, and facilitates an appreciation of the intense power of mathematics; ultimately resulting in enjoyment, curiosity and passion for this beautiful subject.
Our Team
Ms Adenwala - Head of Mathematics
Mr Franklin - Acting Second in Mathematics
Miss Abdulrahman - Year 9 co-ordinator
Miss Spruce - Year 7 and 8 co-ordinator
Miss Holt - Lead Practitioner
Mr Jenkins - Mathematics Teacher
Mrs Cheung - Support Study / G&T Co-Ordinator
Mr Mohid - Mathematics Teacher
Mrs Maidman - Mathematics Teacher
Miss Brown - Mathematics Teacher
Mr Nelmes - Mathematics Teacher
Mr Islam - Mathematics Teacher
Mr Casey - Mathematics Teacher
Mr Johnson - Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning
Key Stage 3 – Year 7 - 9
At Key stage 3 we are using the White Rose Scheme of Learning. The scheme of learning covers all the areas outlined in the National Curriculum.
The mastery scheme is based on breaking down the curriculum into manageable steps. Fluency, reasoning and problem solving are embedded through-out the scheme of learning to ensure that all student can progress from their starting point.
The overview of the Ks3 Scheme of learning is shown below
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Students have 7 one- hour mathematics lesson over a fortnight.
Key Stage 4 – Years 10 & 11
At Key stage 4 students currently study the Pearson’s scheme of learning. The exam board is Edexcel. The scheme of learning covers all the objectives outlined in the National Curriculum. There are two tiers of entry- Foundation and Higher. The scheme of learning builds on the prior concepts taught at Key stage 3.
Overview of the Qualification
Assessment
At Key Stage 3
- Formative assessments take place every two weeks.
- Summative assessments take place once every half term. There is an end of Year examination in the latter part of the academic year.
At Key Stage 4
- Formative assessments take place every two weeks.
- Summative assessments take place once every half term. There is an end of Year examination in the latter part of the academic year.
- In Year 11 there are more practice GCSE examinations to prepare students for their final GCSE papers.
Resources and Rooms
There are 10 rooms for the use exclusively of mathematics learning. Each room is equipped with a SMART board which allows interactive activities for students to engage with. Three of the rooms are computer suites that provide students an opportunity to engage with mathematical software such as Desmos to deepen understanding of concepts.
Students need to be well equipped for mathematics. In addition to stationary, a geometry set and a scientific calculator are essential. These can be purchased from any high street store or from the mathematical faculties.
Key Stage 3 and 4 revision and support materials can be purchased also on Parent Pay and from the Mathematics PPA room.
Home Learning
- At Key Stage 3 students will have a minimum of 30 minutes home learning each week.
- At Key Stage 4 students will have a minimum of 40 minutes home learning each week.
The amount of home learning set varies within the different sets. Home learning is set on Hegarty, our home learning platform. In Year 11, paper based and other mathematical websites will be used to give students exposure to different types of mathematical questions in preparation for their GCSE.
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Home Learning club at lunchtimes
- G & T club
- Weekly mathematical challenge questions
- Revision after school for Ks4 students
- Visits from University of Manchester Tutors.
