Welcome to the Mathematics area
Head of Department – Ms E. Jervis
Our aim is to equip every student with a deep understanding and enjoyment of mathematics and enable them to undertake everyday tasks essential for keeping safe, healthy and maintaining their own social well-being.
The department’s numeracy programme will enable all individuals to think independently and to possess the problem solving skills necessary to allow them to progress in their chosen careers.
The department’s numeracy programme will enable all individuals to think independently and to possess the problem solving skills necessary to allow them to progress in their chosen careers.
Staffing
| Head of Mathematics | Ms E. Jervis – BSc Psychology |
| Lead Practitioner of Mathematics | Mrs H. Isles – |
| Second in Mathematics (KS4) | Miss L. Tye – BSc (Hons) Mathematics |
| Second in Mathematics (KS3) | Mr M. Malone – MA Education |
| Assistant Headteacher & Teacher of Maths | Mrs S. Lamb – BSc (Hons) Maths/MSc Numerical Analysis |
| Teacher of Maths | Mrs L. Dean – BSc (Hons) Mathematics |
| Teacher of Maths | Miss J. Dutton – |
| Co-ordinator of Maths KS3 | Miss J. Clarke – BA (Hons) Criminology |
| Teacher of Maths | Miss R. Patel – PGCE Secondary Maths |
| Higher Level Teaching Assistant | Mrs D. Mann – HLTA |
Per Term Topic Information
Year 7
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algebraic Thinking | Place Value and Proportion | Applications of Number | Directed Numbers | Lines and Angles | Reasoning with Number |
| 3 mini assessments | 2 mini assessments End of term assessment | 2 mini assessments | 1 mini assessments End of term assessment | 2 mini assessments | 3 mini assessments End of year assessment |
Year 8
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proportional Reasoning | Representations | Algebraic Techniques | Developing Number | Developing Geometry | Reasoning with Data |
| 3 mini assessments | 3 mini assessments End of term assessment | 3 mini assessments | 3 mini assessments End of term assessment | 3 mini assessments | 2 mini assessments End of year assessment |
Year 10
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning with Algebra | Constructing in 2 and 3 dimensions | Reasoning with Number | Reasoning with Geomoetry | Reasoning with Proportion | Representations |
| 3 mini assessments | 2 mini assessments End of term assessment | 3 mini assessments | 3 mini assessments End of term assessment | 3 mini assessments | 1 mini assessment End of year assessment |
Year 11
| Autumn 2 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Similarity | Developing Algebra | Geometry | Proportions and Proportional Change | Delving into Data | Using Number |
| 2 mini assessments | 3 mini assessments End of term assessment | 3 mini assessments | 3 mini assessments End of term assessment | 1 mini assessments | 3 mini assessments End of year assessment |
Year 11
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probability Statistics Shape, Space and Measures | Algebra Ratio Number Problem Solving | GCSE Revision | GCSE Revision | GCSE Revision |
| Practice paper every four weeks on Wednesday (Week A) | Practice paper every four weeks on Wednesday (Week A) Mocks 1 | Practice paper every four weeks on Wednesday (Week A) | Practice paper every four weeks on Wednesday (Week A) Mocks 2 | GCSE Examinations |
Curriculum
Year 7
| No. of lessons per fortnight | Frequency and length of homework | Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … | Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … | Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Homework booklet: Q1-8 (due first lesson of the week) Q9-16 (due second lesson of the week) Q17-24 (due third lesson of the week) | Maths Club Cryptography Competition World Maths Day | Numeracy Intervention and catch up for students who are underachieving by subject staff and Head of Department. | www.mathswatchvle.co.uk www.well-good.org www.bbc.co.uk/education www.mymaths.co.uk |
Year 8
| No. of lessons per fortnight | Frequency and length of homework | Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … | Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … | Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Homework booklet: Q1-8 (due first lesson of the week) Q9-16 (due second lesson of the week) Q17-24 (due third lesson of the week) | Maths Club Cryptography Competition World Maths Day | Numeracy Intervention and catch up for students who are underachieving by subject staff and Head of Department. | www.mathswatchvle.co.uk www.well-good.org www.bbc.co.uk/education www.mymaths.co.uk |
Year 9
| No. of lessons per fortnight | Frequency and length of homework | Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … | Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … | Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Homework booklet: Q1-8 (due first lesson of the week) Q9-16 (due second lesson of the week) Q17-24 (due third lesson of the week) | Maths Club Cryptography Competition UK Maths Challenge | Numeracy Intervention and catch up for students who are underachieving by subject staff and Head of Department. | www.mathswatchvle.co.uk www.well-good.org www.bbc.co.uk/education www.mymaths.co.uk |
Year 10
| No. of lessons per fortnight | Frequency and length of homework | Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … | Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … | Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Homework booklet: Q1-8 (due first lesson of the week) Q9-16 (due second lesson of the week) Q17-24 (due third lesson of the week) | Bury College Maths Morning UK Maths Challenge | Numeracy Intervention and catch up for students who are underachieving by subject staff and Head of Department. | www.mathswatchvle.co.uk www.well-good.org www.bbc.co.uk/education www.mymaths.co.uk GCSE Revision Guides & Workbooks available from school All pupils sitting Edexcel GCSE 1MA1 Sets 0, 1, 2 & 3 = Higher Sets 4, 5, 6 & 7 = Foundation |
Year 11
| No. of lessons per fortnight | Frequency and length of homework | Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … | Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … | Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Homework booklet: Q1-8 (due first lesson of the week) Q9-16 (due second lesson of the week) Q17-24 (due third lesson of the week) | Year 11 lunch drop in revision sessions in A10 | Intervention for students who are underachieving by subject staff and HOD Afterschool revision sessions on a Thursday. | www.mathswatchvle.co.uk www.well-good.org www.bbc.co.uk/education www.mymaths.co.uk GCSE Revision Guides & Workbooks available from school All pupils sitting Edexcel GCSE 1MA1 Sets 0, 1, 2 & 3 = Higher Sets 4, 5, 6 & 7 = Foundation |
