Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics is a fundamental everyday skill.
We offer courses that foster the potential of every child and enable them to develop confidence in their own Mathematical ability. The Faculty teaching takes place in three specially equipped classrooms.
In all years, the Mathematics courses cover the National Curriculum requirements through the use of a variety of teaching methods and resources.
We offer courses that foster the potential of every child and enable them to develop confidence in their own Mathematical ability. The Faculty teaching takes place in three specially equipped classrooms.
In all years, the Mathematics courses cover the National Curriculum requirements through the use of a variety of teaching methods and resources.
The first three years are vital for establishing a firm foundation upon which to build GCSE examination success at Key Stage Four. Year 7 pupils work in mixed ability form groups following the framework for teaching Mathematics for Year 7. In Years 8 & 9 the pupils are set within two half year groupings. They also follow the framework for teaching Mathematics for Years 8 and 9. The work is arranged in modules with a written assessment at an appropriate level at the end of each module. In addition, all pupils in Years 7 and 8 take a mathematics examination as part of the lower school examinations in the Summer term and Year 9 take the KS3 SATs examinations.
In Years 10 and 11, pupils follow the OCR graduated assessment syllabus. This course has 3 GCSE stage tests taken during Y10 and Y11. Depending on the outcome of these assessments pupils are entered at the foundation, intermediate or higher tier for the final GCSE paper. The components are weighted as follows:-
(1) 30% of the grade is based on three externally set stage tests taken in January and June of Y10, and March of Y11.
(2)20% of the grade is based on 2 pieces of coursework, worth 10% each.
(3)50% of the grade is awarded for a terminal paper at the end of the course in June of Y11.
(1) 30% of the grade is based on three externally set stage tests taken in January and June of Y10, and March of Y11.
(2)20% of the grade is based on 2 pieces of coursework, worth 10% each.
(3)50% of the grade is awarded for a terminal paper at the end of the course in June of Y11.
If a pupil is unable to reach the standard required for GCSE they will take the nationally recognised Profile of Mathematical Achievement and a numeracy qualification.
The courses provide an excellent foundation for pupils who wish to pursue higher studies in Mathematics and Science disciplines and represent a comprehensive package for pupils in later life.
Statistics
GCSE Statistics is offered as a subject within the options system for Key Stage 4 and is staffed by the Mathematics Faculty. The course covers theory and practical work ranging over a variety of headings, such as data collection, tabulation and representation, measures of location, measures of spread, time series, correlation and regression and probability.
GCSE Statistics is offered as a subject within the options system for Key Stage 4 and is staffed by the Mathematics Faculty. The course covers theory and practical work ranging over a variety of headings, such as data collection, tabulation and representation, measures of location, measures of spread, time series, correlation and regression and probability.
We follow the AQA syllabus which is examined as follows: -
Foundation tier - Coursework 25%; one 2 hour paper 75%.
Higher tier - Coursework 25%, one 2½ hour paper 75%.
The coursework is undertaken in both Years 10 and 11 and allows practical application of the theories covered. The composition of the groups is mixed ability.
Foundation tier - Coursework 25%; one 2 hour paper 75%.
Higher tier - Coursework 25%, one 2½ hour paper 75%.
The coursework is undertaken in both Years 10 and 11 and allows practical application of the theories covered. The composition of the groups is mixed ability.