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Welcome to the Maths Department.
The mathematics department consists of 10 fully qualified maths teachers who have a passion for their subject and teaching. They are enthusiastic and dedicated to ensuring each pupil is equipped with the knowledge and skills to reach their full protentional.
Miss L. Jacques – Curriculum Leader for Mathematics
Mr M. Rock – Mathematics teacher and KS4 Co-ordinator
Mrs S. Lambert – Lead Teacher for Mathematics
Mrs R. Bal – Mathematics Teacher and KS3 Co-ordinator
Mr N. Grundy – Deputy Head Teacher / Mathematics Teacher
Mr N. Abbas – Mathematics Teacher
Mrs D. Harding – Mathematics Teacher
Mrs N. Garrett – Mathematics Teacher and year 9 strategy leader
Mrs R. Trotter – Mathematics Teacher
Mr S. James – Mathematics Teacher
Mrs C. Kainth – Mathematics Teacher
Equipment List for Maths
In order for pupils to achieve their potential, we recommend the following equipment be provided from the start of year 7 and throughout their school career: Pen, Pencil, Scientific calculator, Ruler, Protractor, Pair of compasses, Rubber and Pencil sharpener.
KS3
Our Key stage 3 curriculum is based on the white rose scheme of learning that many of our feeder primary schools use to aid continuity and confidence. This scheme builds links to other aspects of the maths curriculum whilst incorporating reasoning and problem solving. An overview of topics can be found below.
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
KS4
When pupils go in to year 10 the maths curriculum branches off to ensure that all pupils are prepared for the GCSE examination they will sit. Sets one and 2 will continue with the scheme based on white rose in preparation for the higher paper. Details can be found below:
Year 10
Year 11
Sets 3 and 4 pupils will focus on mastering topics that they have previously looked at whilst incorporating new learning that could appear on either the higher or foundation examination. Details can be seen below:
Finally, other pupils will focus on mastering topics previously taught as well as some new content in order to prepare them for the Foundation paper at the end of year 11.
How we assess
Years 7 to 10 – Pupils sit an initial baseline assessment for group setting purposes. These groups are fluid and subject to regular change if neccessary. After this they complete mathswatch homeworks which help use to produce ‘RAG’ (red, amber, green) sheets for intervention and low stakes assessment purposes. Pupils are also assessed at 3 points in the year, again for intervention but also for data reporting purposes.
Year 11 – Pupils in year 11 complete 2 sets of mocks n December and February. These marks are upload to a website called pinpoint learning. This helps to inform the students of their next steps in revision, whilst giving the resources to help.
Subject specific websites to support independent learning and revision
Trips & Visits
Non-Required Work
Non required work for maths can be found on the mathswatch website. All non required work tasks will be distinguishable from ordinary homeworks as they start with the letters NRW.
Knowledge Organisers