top of page

> Departments > Maths

​Aims

​

Mathematics is a core subject for all students in years 8 to 12.

​

The Mathematics Department aims to:

 

  • Set challenging targets with high expectations for all students.

  • Offer a variety of approaches to teaching and learning to engage and motivate students and demand their active participation.

  • Enable students to acquire mathematical skills and knowledge with confidence, satisfaction and enjoyment.

  • Assist students develop the ability to apply Mathematics and other skills in everyday situations and in other school subjects.

  • Develop students’ understanding of the part which Mathematics plays in the world around them.

Staff

​

Mrs C Toman (HOD)

Mr P Mulholland

Mr M Gallagher

Mr J. Fox

Useful Websites

​

www.corbettmaths.com

​

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/zcq8b82

​

http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/dictionary.html

KS3​

​

At Key Stage 3 pupils will have opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding of:

​

  • Number,

  • Algebra,

  • Shape,

  • Space and Measures,

  • Handling Data.

​

They will also develop:

​

  • knowledge and understanding of personal finance issues; and skills to enable competent and responsible financial decision making;

  • the ability to apply of mathematical skills to real life and work situations.

GCSE

​

Pupils will study GCSE Mathematics at either Higher or Foundation tier. By studying this course you will:

​

  • develop knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical methods and concepts;

  • acquire and use problem-solving strategies;

  • select and apply mathematical techniques and methods in mathematical, everyday and real-world situations;

  • reason mathematically, make deductions and inferences, and draw conclusions;

  • interpret and communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms appropriate to the information and context; and

  • acquire a foundation appropriate to a further study of mathematics and other disciplines.


Foundation

​

Unit M1 or M2 will be an external written test with a calculator lasting 1 hour 45 minutes.

This examination is worth 45%

and

Unit M5 or M6 will be an external written test consisting of two papers: one paper with a calculator and one without a calculator each lasting 1 hour.

This examination is worth 55%.

​

Higher 

 

Unit M3 or M4 will be an external written test with a calculator lasting 2 hours.

This examination is worth 45%

and

Unit M7 or M8 will be an external written test consisting of two papers: one paper

with a calculator and one without a calculator, each lasting 1 hour 15

minutes.

This examination is worth 55%.

 

​

Practice questions are vital in GCSE Mathematics and all students will be expected to complete regular homework’s. All students will need to own a scientific calculator.

 

Progression

​

What can I do with a qualification in Mathematics? – Just about everything! People with mathematics degrees and other qualifications can go into: accounting, medicine, engineering, forensic pathology, finance, business, consultancy, teaching, IT, games development, scientific research, programming, the civil service, design, construction, astrophysics and may other careers.

bottom of page