Mathematics
Facilities:
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8 dedicated Maths classrooms, all equipped with a Smart Boards, visualizer and a wide range of interactive software. 2 class sets of laptops and 1 class set of IPads. |
KS3 Curriculum
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Year 7 |
Year 8 |
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Place Value Rounding Estimation The 4 operations including decimals Perimeter and Area Multiples and Factors Laws of Indices Angles Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Order of Operations Substitution Collecting Like Terms Simplifying expressions Sequences
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The 4 operations – written methods Multiples and Factors Square and Cube Numbers Laws of Indices Venn Diagrams Fractions Negative Numbers Order of Operations Algebraic Expressions Substitution Collecting Like Terms Expanding Brackets Solving Equations Sequences (Linear and Quadratic) Angles Construction Perimeter and Area Ratio |
Circles Volume Nets Questionnaires Collecting Data Averages Charts and Graphs |
KS3 Assessment (Years 7 and 8)
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Year 7 students are assessed on entry using a Baseline assessment. This result, combined with their KS2 SAT score enable us to set into ability groups. All students complete a topic specific test at the end of half terms 1, 3 and 5; a termly test (written by AQA) at the end of half terms 2 and 4 and a 2 paper test (written by AQA) at the end of the year. |
KS4
All students complete the AQA Maths GCSE (8300). We also offer the AQA Entry Level Certificate (5930) and the AQA Level 2 Further Mathematics (8360).
All specifications and course details can be found at www.aqa.org.uk
The assessment structure of the 3 qualifications is as follows:
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Qualification |
Maths GCSE |
Entry Level Certificate |
Level 2 Further Mathematics |
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Tier of Entry |
Foundation and Higher |
One tier only |
One Tier Only |
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Tier details |
Foundation is graded 1 to 5 Higher is graded 4 to 9 (a 3 is available) |
Grades awarded: Levels 1, 2 and 3. |
Grades awarded: A distinction to C. |
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Assessment criteria |
Three 90 minute exam papers each worth 80 marks. Paper 1is non-calculator Papers 2 and 3 are both calculator allowed |
Eight 45 minute controlled assessment papers must be completed in school between September and January. |
2 exam papers; Paper 1 is 90 minutes and is non-calculator. Paper 2 is 120 minutes and allows the use of a calculator. |
KS4 topics covered
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Foundation GCSE |
Higher GCSE |
Entry Level Certificate |
Level 2 Further Mathematics |
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Number Geometry Algebra Statistics Ratio and Proportion Probability |
Number Geometry Algebra Statistics Ratio and Proportion Probability |
Types of Number Order of Operations Ratio Money The Calendar and Time Measures Geometry Statistics
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Number Algebra Co-ordinate Geometry Calculus Matrix Transformations Geometry
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Teaching team:
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Teacher |
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Mr Thakrar |
Assistant Principal |
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Mrs Parmar |
Faculty Team Leader |
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Mrs Bartnick |
Deputy Faculty Team Leader |
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Mr Dillon |
Assistant Faculty Team Leader |
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Mr Sahu |
KS2 Transition Teacher |
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Mrs Varley |
Teacher |
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Mr Dewick |
Teacher |
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Mrs Whelband |
Teacher |
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Mr Daud |
Teacher |
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Mrs Martin |
Teacher |
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Mrs Davies |
Teacher |