Maths
Subject Vision
We are a Maths department with a mission to inspire a community of learners who are both adventurous and resilient, embracing the challenges of mathematical exploration with independence and curiosity. We encourage pupils to take risks and learn from mistakes, while fostering collaboration and inclusivity. Our vision is to prepare our pupils for the 21st Century by equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. By inspiring a love for mathematics, we empower our pupils to become lifelong learners and problem solvers.
We believe every pupil can succeed in Maths.
Staff
Our Learning Journey - KS1 and KS2
Our Learning Journey - KS3 to KS5
Homework
Weekly homework is set on Sparx maths for all year groups. This is set on a Thursday and due by Tuesday 8pm.
If pupils forget their password they must request a password reset.
We run a Sparx Homework drop in session on a Tuesday 2:30 – 3:30pm in room 1.38.
How to use MathsWatch to improve your maths
GCSE Revision Information - KS4
Our Maths programme of study prepares students for the Edexcel GCSE Mathematics (1MA1 specification) exams. The qualification will be graded and certificated on a nine-grade scale from 9 to 1, where 9 is the highest grade, using your total mark across all three papers.
The assessments will cover the following content headings:
- Number
- Algebra
- Ratio, proportion and rates of change
- Geometry and measures
- Probability
- Statistics
The Maths GCSE syllabus has two tiers, Foundation and Higher. The Foundation level allows students to achieve grades between 1 and 5 and the Higher tier allows students to achieve grades between 3 and 9.
For the Maths GCSE there are three final examination papers, two of which are calculator papers and one is a non-calculator paper. Each paper is 1 hour 30 minutes long.
The content outlined for each tier will be assessed across all three papers. Each paper has a range of question types; some questions will be set in both mathematical and non-mathematical contexts. Students receive one homework task per week targeted to improve previous assessment scores.
Exam Unit
| Paper 1 - Non Calculator | 1 hour 30 mins |
| Paper 2 - Calculator | 1 hour 30 mins |
| Paper 3 - Calculator | 1 hour 30 mins |
All exam dates can be found here
| General Information (Useful Information for Parents) |
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Maths Watch is a set of mathematics resources (videos and worksheets) www.corbettmaths.com This is an excellent website with lots of resources that would help revision.
Please click on this link to see how long you have until the GCSE http://mathsbot.com/gcse/countdown Please use the following to support your revision. Pinpoint LearningEvery Student has their own personal login and password They can print personalised revision booklets to help them revise their weaknesses. They can also look at their own learning matrix which shows them what their strengths and weaknesses are. Finally they can open up their exam papers and find which questions they got wrong to have another go at and mark themselves. ONMATHSThis is another fantastic website www.onmaths.com that has lots of exam practise revision. Students can complete exams online and get instant feedback There are also links to youtube videos that walk the students through each question. |
| Paper 1 - Non Calculator | Paper 2 - Calculator | Paper 3 - Calculator |
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| Personal Learning Checklist | Personal Learning Checklist | Personal Learning Checklist |
| Example Exam Questions/Model Answers | Example Exam Questions/Model Answers | Example Exam Questions/Model Answers |
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Edexcel Practice 1 - Suitable for both F & H - Qs = Click Here Edexcel Practice 3 - Suitable-for-both F & H - Qs = Click Here Edexcel Practice 4 - Suitable for H only - Qs = Click Here |
Edexcel Practice 1 - Suitable for both F & H - Qs = Click Here Edexcel Practice 3 - Suitable-for-both F & H - Qs = Click Here Edexcel Practice 4 - Suitable for H only - Qs = Click Here |
Edexcel Practice 1 - Suitable for both F & H - Qs = Click Here Edexcel Practice 3 - Suitable-for-both F & H - Qs = Click Here Edexcel Practice 4 - Suitable for H only - Qs = Click Here |
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Job Opportunities / Careers
Information about jobs where Maths are used - click here
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