Mathematics

Staffing In Mathematics
Mathematics is taught by ten teachers; these include Mr Mwaramba, Mr Choudhury, Mr Jagwani, Mr Ali, Ms Basha, Ms Harvey, Mr Lastiotis, Ms Powell, Ms Salu and Ms Tailor.

Aims of The Department
The department’s vision is to develop confident mathematicians who can to contribute as citizens and can build happy and fulfilling lives. 

Our department aims to produce pupils who enjoy Maths and have confidence in their own abilities.  To achieve this aim, the department has plans to improve and develop;

  • independent learning, including homework.
  • problem-solving skills and the application of skills.
  • consistency in the use of common approaches.
  • the use and monitoring of APP to drive up attainment.
  • the use of oracy in lessons.


The Mathematics Curriculum
The Mathematics Curriculum in Year 7
In Year 7 pupils study Maths for 3 hours a week and undertake 18 units of work.
 

  • Algebra 1 (sequences and rules, functions and mapping)
  • Number 1 (Decimals, ordering, directed numbers, estimation, column method for addition and subtraction)
  • Geometry and Measures 1 (length, perimeter, area, 2D and 3D shapes, surface area, volume)
  • Number 2 (Fractions, Decimals, Addition/subtraction of fractions and calculating equivalent)
  • Statistics 1 (Mode, Median, Range, Mean, Statistical diagrams, probability, experimental probability)
  • Algebra 2 (Algebraic terms and expressions, rules of algebra, expanding and simplifying expressions, Formulae, equations)
  • Geometry and Measures 2 (Lines and angles, calculating angles, coordinates)
  • Statistics 2 (Tally charts, using correct data, grouped frequencies, data collection)
  • Numbers and Measures 3 (Rounding, BODMAS, Long multiplication/division, Efficient calculations, Solving problems)
  • Algebra 3 (square numbers and square roots, triangle numbers, mapping to graphs, graphs)
  • Geometry and Measures 3 (Measuring and drawing angles, constructions, solving geometrical problems)
  • Number 4 (Percentages, ratio and proportion, solving problems)
  • Algebra 4 (grouping like terms together, identifying expressions)
  • Geometry and Measures 4 (reflection, rotation, translation, enlargement, line symmetry, rotational symmetry)
  • Statistics 3 (pie charts, comparing data, statistical surveys, comparing experimental probabilities)
  •  Number 5 (multiplying / dividing decimals, using a calculator, fractions of quantities, percentage of quantities, solving problems)
  • Algebra 5 (solving equations, Formulae, Graphs from the real world)
  • Geometry and Measures 5 (polygons, tessellations, constructing 3D shapes)


The Mathematics Curriculum in Year 8
In Year 8 pupils study Maths for 3 hours a week and undertake 16 units of work.
 

  • Number and Algebra 1 (HCF, LCM, prime numbers, sequences)
  • Geometry and Measures 1 (Calculating Angles, Measuring and drawing Angles, parallel and perpendicular, construction)
  • Statistics (Probability, collecting data)
  • Number 2  (Fractions and Decimals, Fractions and Percentages)
  • Algebra 2 (Like term simplification, algebra with shapes, expanding brackets, rules of algebra, shorthand)
  • Geometry and Measures 2 (Perimeter and Area, reading scales, surface area, converting units)
  • Algebra 3 (Linear functions, functions of graphs, co-ordinates, distance/time graphs, graphs with functions)
  • Number 3 (Estimation, Decimals, Long multiplication/division)
  • Geometry and Measures 3 (Congruent shapes, transformations, reflection, rotation, enlargement, shape and ratio)
  • Algebra 4 (puzzle mapping, solving equations, substitution into expressions, formulae, creating expressions and formulae)
  • Statistics 2 (Pie charts, bar charts, line charts, interpreting information from diagrams)
  • Number 4 (Fractions, adding and subtracting fractions, BODMAS, multiplying/dividing decimals)
  • Algebra 5 (expanding brackets, solving equations, constructing equations, lines and equations, real-life graphs)
  • Solving Problems (Using words and diagrams to solve problems, proportion, ratio, logical solutions and reasoning)
  • Geometry and Measures 4 (Plans and elevations, scale drawings, co-ordinates, constructing triangles, bearings)
  • Statistics 3 (Frequency tables, Averages including mean, median, mode, range, Comparing data, experiment through probability


The Mathematics Curriculum in Year 9
In Year 9 pupils study Maths for 3 hours a week and undertake 6 units of work. They then follow the Edexcel GCSE syllabus. 
 

  • Algebra 1 &2 (sequences, functions, graphs)
  • Number 1 (BODMAS, Rounding and Estimation, compound, depreciation, proportion, ratio, numbers between 0 and 1)
  • Algebra 1 (equations, formulae and identities, solving equations, solving by substitution)
  • Geometry and Measures 1 (Geometric Reasoning: Lines, Angles, Shapes, Construction & Loci)                      
  • Statistics (Interpreting graphs and diagrams, scatter graphs, two-way tables, Averages)
  • Geometry and Measures 2 (Measure and mensuration)


The Mathematics Curriculum in Year 10
In Year 10 pupils study Maths for 3 hours a week and undertake 6 units of work.  Pupils follow Edexcel GCSE Maths. Pupils follow a linear course and will write their public exams at the end of Year10 or Year 11.
       1. Algebra 1 &2

  • Number 1 (Standard form, operations, propertiscompound, depreciation, proportion, ratio)
  • Algebra 2 (equations, formulae and identities, solving equations, solving by substitution)
  • Geometry and Measures 1 (Geometric Reasoning, theorems, facts, transformation of shapes)                      
  • Statistics (Interpreting graphs and diagrams, scatter graphs, two-way tables, Averages)
  • Geometry and Measures 2 (Measure and mensuration)


The Mathematics Curriculum in Year 11
In Year 11 pupils study Maths for 3 hours a week and undertake 6 units of work. 
 

  • Number 2( Surds, Indices, Percentages, fractions, Value for money)
  • Algebra 3 ( Simultaneous equations, substitution, vectors, Transformation of graphs)
  • Geometry and Measures 2(Geometric Reasoning: Lines, Angles, Shapes, Construction & Loci)                      
  • Statistics (Probability, histograms, sampling, bias, skewness, advanced statistical techniques)
  • Geometry and Measures 3 (Trigonometry, Similar shapes, Pythagoras, Area)
  • Revision


Assessment For Learning
The department uses various forms of assessment as the primary strategy to improve learning. These various forms are oral, online, diagnostic, detailed, end of unit tests, APP as well as end of year exams. The depart sets pupils according to ability and groups are reviewed regularly.


Attainment In Our Department 

Results at end of Key Stage 3 (Level 5+)

  2008 2009 2010
Level 5+ 56% 71% 75%

Results at end of Key Stage 4 (A*-C)

  2008 2009 2010
GCSE 52% 49% 58%