Mathematics

Aims of the Maths Department

The aims of the Maths Department are 1) To provide opportunities for students to become confident with numeracy in every day life, and 2)  To teach students to use logic and encourage them to enjoy problem solving.   We teach a balance of Number, Algebra, Geometry and Statistics work, with Active Learning and Assessment for Learning at the heart of all our lessons.

Staffing

Ms C Shanley (Head of Maths)
Ms P Gupta
Mr R Hassan (Head of KS5 Maths and STEM)
Mr D Ahmed
Ms P Begum
Mr A Choudhury
Mr K Demetriou
Ms H Gregory (2nd in charge of dept)
Mr I James
Mr D Popplewell
Mr A Vu

Ms H Moore

Facilities

We have two computer suites in our eight Maths classrooms.

KS 3 Introduction

We are implementing the new Curriculum in Year 7, teaching process skills to students as well as Maths skills.  We use ICT in lessons using educationcity.com and MathsAlive.  We are currently expanding our practice to look at how we assess individual pupil progress.

KS4 Introduction

We aim to personalise learning at KS4.  We have smaller groups and students are entered for their GCSE when they are ready.  Some students have completed Additional Maths in Yr 11 and we are moving on to introduce GCSE Statistics.  We aim to support students to achieve to the best of their ability at GCSE, we encourage independence by subscribing to www.mymaths.co.uk and encourage active learning in lessons. 

Special Features

We work with NRich, Field Fisher Waterhouse and MoreMathsGrads among others to ensure that students also have opportunities to enjoy Maths outside their lessons.  We also support students to gain a Grade C at GCSE by taking a weekend revision trip every year.