Maths
In KS5 we also offer a maths re-sit / foundation stage course as well as a Further Maths Course. See the Sixth Form tab for details.
In KS3 maths we study the following topics
- number and algebra, including – fractions, decimals and percentage
- algebraic manipulation, solving and substitution
- drawing and interpreting graphs
- studying shape and space which incorporates – perimeter, area and volume, understanding transformations, angles
- handling data, including drawing and interpreting statistical graphs, understanding averages and measures of spread, understanding and interpreting probability
Assessment
- mental tests
- a non-calculator written paper
- end of year exam comprising of a non-calculator and a calculator paper
Learning beyond the classroom
- completing and marking your revision tasks before assessments
- attending the study support group at lunch time in D19
- using www. mymaths.co.uk
Teachers of KS3 maths
- Mrs L Brewer – Head of Maths
- Mrs S Crowle – Second in Maths
- Mrs J Hudson – Head of Year 8
- Mrs S Plumbridge
- Mr P Blenkey
- Mrs C Baxter
- Mrs L Vale – Teacher of Maths and Higher Level Teaching Assistant
In KS4 maths we study the following
- number and algebra, this includes factorising into one bracket and solving simultaneous equations (higher only)
- shape and space, pythagoras, and vectors (higher only)
- handling data
- relative frequency
- probability using tree diagrams (higher only)
Assessment
Year 10
- three separate assessments across the year
- one assessment on number, data and probability
- assessment on number and algebra (non-calculator)
- final assessment on all topic areas (non-calculator)
Year 11
- exams cover all topic areas and consist of two exams one non-calculator and one calculator
- internal mock exam
- final GCSE AQA Mathematics exam
Learning beyond the classroom
- completing and marking own revision tasks before assessments
- attending the study support group at lunch time in D19
- using www. mymaths.co.uk
- purchasing and using the Maths Department revision pack in Year 11
Teachers of KS4 maths
- Mrs L Brewer – Head of Maths
- Mrs S Crowle – Second in Maths
- Mrs J Hudson – Head of Year 8
- Mrs S Plumbridge
- Mr P Blenkey
- Mrs C Baxter
- Mrs L Vale – Teacher of Maths and Higher Level Teaching Assistant