Mathematics

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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.

Staffing

Head of MathematicsMs E. Jervis – BSc Psychology
Second in Mathematics (KS4)Miss L. Tye
Second in Mathematics (KS3)Mr M. Malone – BA (Hons) Economics
Assistant Headteacher & Teacher of MathsMrs S. Lamb – BSc (Hons) Maths/MSc Numerical Analysis
Teacher of MathsMrs L. Dean – BSc (Hons) Mathematics
Co-ordinator of Maths KS3Miss J. Clarke – BA (Hons) Criminology
Teacher of MathsMiss R. Patel – PGCE Secondary Maths
Teacher of MathsMr J. Borthwick
Higher Level Teaching AssistantMrs D. Mann – HLTA

Per Term Topic Information

Year 7

Autumn 1Autumn 2Spring 1Spring 2Summer 1Summer 2
Algebraic ThinkingPlace Value and ProportionApplications of NumberDirected Number

Fractional Thinking		Lines and AnglesReasoning with Number
3 mini assessments2 mini assessments
End of term assessment		2 mini assessments1 mini assessments
End of term assessment		2 mini assessments3 mini assessments
End of year assessment
Year 8

Autumn 1 Autumn 2Spring 1Spring 2Summer 1Summer 2
Proportional ReasoningRepresentationsAlgebraic TechniquesDeveloping NumberDeveloping GeometryReasoning with Data
3 mini assessments3 mini assessments
End of term assessment		3 mini assessments3 mini assessments
End of term assessment		3 mini assessments2 mini assessments
End of year assessment
Year 10

Autumn 1Autumn 2Spring 1Spring 2Summer 1Summer 2
Reasoning with AlgebraConstructing in 2 and 3 dimensionsReasoning with NumberReasoning with GeomoetryReasoning with ProportionRepresentations
3 mini assessments2 mini assessments
End of term assessment		3 mini assessments3 mini assessments
End of term assessment		3 mini assessments1 mini assessment
End of year assessment
Year 11

Autumn 2Autumn 2Spring 1Spring 2Summer 1Summer 2
SimilarityDeveloping AlgebraGeometryProportions and Proportional ChangeDelving into DataUsing Number
2 mini assessments3 mini assessments
End of term assessment		3 mini assessments3 mini assessments
End of term assessment		1 mini assessments3 mini assessments
End of year assessment
Year 11

Autumn 1Autumn 2Spring 1Spring 2Summer 1
Probability
Statistics
Shape, Space and Measures		Algebra  
Ratio
Number
Problem Solving		GCSE RevisionGCSE RevisionGCSE 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 fortnightFrequency and length of homeworkAdditional 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 …
6Homework 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 fortnightFrequency and length of homeworkAdditional 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 …
6Homework 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 fortnightFrequency and length of homeworkAdditional 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 …
6Homework 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 fortnightFrequency and length of homeworkAdditional 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 …
8Homework 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 fortnightFrequency and length of homeworkAdditional 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 …
8Homework 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 A10Intervention 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