Curriculum
Mathematics
Mathematics is diverse, engaging and essential in equipping pupils with the right skills to reach their future destination, whatever that may be. Our aim is to enable pupils to build a secure framework of mathematical reasoning, which they can use and apply with confidence.
Our maths curriculum allows pupils to learn how to become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that pupils develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately. Pupils learn to reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language. Pupils can solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of routine and nonroutine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions.
By implementing the principles of a knowledge rich curriculum, we ensure our students know more and remember more.
Curriculum Overview – Key Stage 3
Our three-year Key Stage 3 builds on Key Stage 2 at the start of year 7 with the aim of pupils succeeding within the secondary setting. Pupils cover key areas prescribed within the national curriculum through carefully sequenced units. Each new unit integrates previous learning to aid retention. Our ambitious Key Stage 4 provision enables the majority of students to access the higher pathway for GCSE.
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Curriculum Overview – Key Stage 4
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Assessment
Internal assessments take place every half-term.
KS4 Exam Board Specification: EdExcel GCSE Mathematics (1MA1)
Enrichment Offer
The Department offers subject-specific enrichment clubs and organises a range of educational visits throughout the year. Pupils are able to take part in school-wide competitions, as well as representing the Academy in local and national competitions designed to increase their engagement and enhance their subject knowledge. Bespoke intervention sessions to close gaps, consolidate prior learning and ensure maximum progress are at the heart of our delivery model, ensuring all pupils catch up and keep up.
Maths Careers
Studying Maths is the key to unlocking a variety of rich and varied career pathways. You develop problem solving skills which you can use across other subjects and apply in many different job roles. Examples of careers in Maths include:
Architect, Accountant, Actuary, Astronomer, Data Scientist, Aeronautical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Cyber Security, Financial Trader, Software Engineer.
Remote Offer
To minimise the impact of Covid-19, we offer a synchronous approach to remote learning for our isolating pupils. Pupils take part in live lessons so they continue to access the curriculum and keep up.
Further Information
For further information about our maths curriculum offer, please contact Mr Hafeez (Director of Learning for Maths) using the school contact details.