Curriculum
Maths (including Further Maths)
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 develop fluent knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical methods and concepts. They are able to acquire, select and apply mathematical techniques to solve problems and reason mathematically, making deductions and inferences, and drawing conclusions. We set challenging targets in conjunction with high expectations for all pupils; targets which we hope to achieve through a variety of teaching and learning practices to engage and motivate pupils.
Curriculum Overview
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
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Building number skills
Multiplication and division
Geometry
Fractions
Algebra
Applications
End of term Assessment |
Number
Algebra
Geometry
DC3 Applications of number
3D Geometry
Statistics
End of term Assessment
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Applied Number
Probability and Ratio
Algebra
Geometry
Algebra
Geometry
End of term Assessment
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| Year 10 | Year 11 |
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Number and Rates
Algebra
Statistics
Non-Linear Algebra
Geometry
Geometry
End of term Assessment
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Geometry
Geometry
Number
Algebra/Number
GCSE revision GCSE Preparation course GCSE Exam Paper 1 GCSE Exam Paper 2 GCSE Exam Paper 3 |
AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics
This qualification fills the gap for high achieving students by assessing their higher order mathematical skills, particularly in algebraic reasoning, in greater depth without infringing upon A Level mathematics, thus preparing them fully to maximise their potential in further studies at Level3. It offers the opportunity for stretch and challenge that builds on the Key Stage 4 curriculum and is intended as an additional qualification to the GCSE Mathematics, rather than as a replacement.
The content assumes prior knowledge of the Key Stage 3/4 Programme of Study and covers the areas of algebra and geometry, which are crucial to further study in the subject, in greater depth and breadth. This new qualification places an emphasis on higher order technical proficiency, rigorous argument and problem solving skills.
It also gives an introduction to calculus and matrices and develops further skills in trigonometry, functions and graphs.
The AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics is an untiered Level 2 linear qualification for learners who either already have, or are expected to achieve, grades 7+ in GCSE mathematics are likely to progress to A-Level study in mathematics and possibly further mathematics.
| Learning Journey |
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HT1: Number and Algebra I, Algebra II, Algebra IV
HT2: Geometry I, Geometry II
HT3: Number I, Algebra II, Algebra IV
HT4: Coordinate geometry, Calculus
HT5: Algebra III, Matrices
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Assessment
At Key Stage 3, assessments take place at the end of each term. At Key Stage 4, end of Yr10 exams take place in June/July and Yr11 mock exams take place in November.
Further Maths Assessment
Paper 1 written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes, 80 marks, non-calculator
Paper 2 written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes,80 marks, calculator
The AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics qualification will be graded on a grade scale of 5 to 9.
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. Intervention sessions to consolidate prior learning and ensure maximum progress are at the heart of our delivery model.