Mathematics

INTRODUCTION

Members of the Maths Department:

Miss C Boal - Academic Performance Manager of Maths

Mr D Ames - Teacher Maths/DT

Miss J Green - Teacher Maths

Mr N Hilton - Teacher Maths

Miss V Brooks - Teacher Science/Maths

Miss J Chantrey - Teaching Assistant

Ms J Wild - Teaching Assistant

RATIONALE FOR DEPARTMENT

At Holy Family we believe that mathematics can provide our pupils with powerful ways of exploring, investigating and understanding the world. The potential to apply the skills of making comparisons, identifying differences, investigating relationships and establishing connections reflects the importance of the subject across the curriculum.

Mathematics is vital in everyday life as it encourages logical reasoning and the ability to think in abstract ways.

Our aims are:-

To develop students basic mathematical competence for daily living and problem solving;

To offer a variety of approaches to teaching and learning to engage and motivate the pupils;

To encourage students to work co-operatively, gain confidence, be able to take risks and learn from their mistakes;

To set challenging targets with high expectations for all pupils;

To explore enrichment opportunities to enhance pupils enjoyment of Mathematics.

KEY STAGE 3

Set within first two weeks in year 7 using:-

Results from primary school

MIDYIS test score (test taken during first week at Holy Family)

The scheme of work follows different levels dependent upon set. Set 1/2 5-7, Set 3/4 4-6, Set 5 3-5.

Regular screening of attainment to ensure correct setting.

Year 7 begin topics taken from the National Strategy. Topics covered are Number, Algebra, Shape, Space and Measure, and Handling Data.

During year 8, pupils develop ideas taught in year 7. Any new topics are taken from the National Strategy.

Year 9 develop a deeper understanding of topics covered in years 7 and 8.

During years 7 and 8, set 1 are pushed so that at the start of year 9 they can begin their GCSE course.

KEY STAGE 4

Edexcel Modular Mathematics B course is followed at Higher Level (Sets 1and 2) and Foundation Level (Sets 3, 4 and 5) although “mix and match” options are available so that level of entry can be individually tailored to the student and topic.

Students in Set 1 who complete their GCSE and have achieved their Target Grade are able to opt for either:-

a one year course in Personal Finance leading to a qualification equal to a GCSE.

OR

a ”taster” course on the topics covered in CORE 1 at AS Level.

GCSE REVISION

Mr Ames' students looking for their Exam/Test Analysis please click here.