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Mathematics Guide (1,164 KB)
Understanding Progress in Mathematics - A Guide for Parents
Key Stage 3
All students follow the National Framework for Mathematics, which involves: number; algebra; shape and space and data handling. They are encouraged to use the mathematical skills learned in each of these areas to solve problems and to investigate within Mathematics. In lessons pupils are given the opportunity to:
Develop and use flexibly a range of methods of computation
Develop mental arithmetic skills and those of estimation and approximation
Use an electronic calculator accurately and efficiently
Understand and use different systems of measure in practical situations
Recognise patterns and structures in a variety of situations and form generalisations
Use algebra to model real life situations and solve problems
Explore the properties of shape and space in 2D and 3D through drawing, practical work and using a computer.
Collect, represent, analyse and interpret a wide range of data both manually and using ICT
Recognise that data can be represented in a misleading way
Study both practically and theoretically the principles that govern random events
Extend and develop their ICT skills in both the use of generic software applications and specific mathematical modelling using dynamic graphing, geometry and statistical packages .
Students will take their Mathematics SATs Exam at the end of Year 8.
Key Stage 4:
The GCSE course develops and extends the skills and knowledge gained in Key Stage 3.
The course covers all the four areas of Mathematics and will be examined by a non-calculator paper and a calculator paper at the end of the course. There are two levels of exam, Foundation and Higher, and a grade C can be achieved on both papers.
Post 16
In Year 12 students may opt to study AS Maths which consists of 3 units, they may then continue this to A2 in Year 13 and complete another three units of study.