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Mathematics

Curriculum

Our students deserve the best learning and teaching experiences possible

Many of our students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and therefore should be equipped with the skills to become successful in their adult lives.Ìý

The mathematics curriculum aims to create curiosity as well as supporting students to become independent learners. Students are encouraged to ask ‘why?’ and ‘how’ concepts work as well as questioning their learning in order to deepen their understanding. Through the development of curiosity students are provided with the skills to become lifelong learners. Our curriculum aims to offer appropriate challenge to ensure all students are able to fulfil their potential though high expectations.ÌýÌý

curriculum overview

KS3 and KS4 maths

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ÌýAutumn 1Autumn 2Spring 1Spring 2Summer 1Summer 2
Stage 7Numbers & the number System
Calculating
Checking, Approximating & Estimating
Counting & Comparing
Visualising & Constructing
Investigating Properties of Shapes
Algebraic proficiency: tinkering
Exploring fractions, decimals and percentages
Proportional Reasoning
Pattern Sniffing
Measuring space
Investigating Angles
Calculating fractions, decimals and percentages
Solving equations and inequalities
Calculating space
Mathematical movement
Presentation of data
Measuring data
Stage 8Numbers & the number system
Calculating
Visualising & Constructing
Understanding Risk I
Algebraic proficiency: Tinkering
Exploring fractions, decimals and percentages
Proportional Reasoning
Pattern Sniffing
Investigating Angles
Calculating fractions, decimals and percentages
Solving equations and inequalities
Calculating space
Algebraic proficiency: visualising
Understanding Risk: II
Presentation of data
Measuring data
Stage 9Calculating
Visualising & Constructing
Algebraic proficiency: tinkering
Proportional Reasoning
Pattern Sniffing
Solving equations and inequalities I
Calculating space
Conjecturing
Algebra: visualising
Algebra: visualising
Solving equations and inequalities II
Understanding risk
Presentation of data
Stage 10Investigating properties of shapes
Calculating
Solving equations and inequalities I
Mathematical movement I
Algebraic proficiency: tinkering
Proportional reasoning
Patterns
Solving inequalities
Calculating space
Conjecturing
Algebraic proficiency: visualising I
Exploring fractions, decimals and percentages
Solving equations II
Understanding risk
Analysing statistics
Visualising II
Movement II
Stage 11Investigating properties of shapes
Calculating
Solving equations and inequalities I
Movement I
Tinkering
Proportional reasoning
Patterns
Solving equations II
Visualising I
Analysing statistics
Analysing statistics
Visualising II
Movement II
Revision and exam practiceÌý

KS5 maths

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ÌýAutumn 1Autumn 2Spring 1Spring 2Summer 1Summer 2
12Pure:
Unit 2: Coordinate geometry
Unit 3: Further algebra
Applied:
Unit 1: Statistical sampling
Unit 2: Data presentation and interpretation
Pure:
Unit 6: Differentiation
Unit 7: Integration
Applied:
Unit 3: Probability
Unit 4: Statistical distributions
Pure:
Unit 4: Trigonometry
Unit 5: Vectors
Applied:
Unit 5: Statistical hypothesis testing
Pure:
Unit 8: Exponentials and logarithms
Applied:
Unit 6: Quantities and units in mechanics
Unit 7: Kinematics 1
Pure:
Unit 1: Proof
Unit 2: Algebraic and partial fractions
Applied:
Unit 8: Forces and Newton’s laws
Unit 9: Kinematics 2
Pure:
Unit 3: Functions and modelling
Applied:
Unit 4: Series and sequences
Unit 5: The binomial theorem
13Pure:
Unit 6: Trigonometry
Unit 7: Parametric Equations
Applied:
Unit 1: Regression and correlation
Pure:
Unit 8: Differentiation
Applied:
Unit 2: Probability
Unit 3: The Normal distribution
Pure:
Unit 10 & 11: Integration
Applied:
Unit 4: Moments
Unit 5: Forces at any angles
Pure:
Unit 9 Numerical methods
Applied:
Unit 6: Application of kinematics
Unit 7: Applications of forces
Pure:
Unit 12: Vectors (3D)
Revision
Applied:
Unit 8: Further kinematics
Revision
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KS5 further maths

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ÌýAutumn 1Autumn 2Spring 1Spring 2Summer 1Summer 2
12Pure Maths 1:
Unit 1: Complex numbers (part 1)
Unit 2: Matrices
Pure Maths 1:
Unit 3: Complex numbers (part 2)
Unit 4: Series
Unit 5: Algebra and functions
Unit 6: Proof
Unit 7: Vectors
Pure Maths 1:
Unit 8: Calculus
Pure Maths 2:
Unit 1: Complex numbers
Pure Maths 2:
Unit 2: Hyperbolic functions
Unit 3: Polar coordinates
Unit 4: Further algebra and functions (series)
Pure Maths 2:
Unit 5: Further calculus
Unit 6: Differential equations
Revision of content and mock exams
13Option A: Further Mechanics 1:
Unit 1: Momentum and impulse (part 1)
Unit 2: Work, energy and power
Unit 3: Elastic collisions in one dimension
Option A: Further Mechanics 1:
Unit 5: Elastic strings and springs and elastic energy
Unit 6: Elastic collisions in two dimensions
Option B: Further Pure Mathematics 1:
Unit 1: Coordinate systems (part 1)
Unit 2: Inequalities (part 1)
Option B: Further Pure Mathematics 1:
Unit 3: Further trigonometry
Unit 4: Further vectors (part 1)
Unit 5: Numerical methods
Option B: Further Pure Mathematics 1:
Unit 6: Further vectors (part 2)
Unit 7: Coordinate systems (part 2)
Unit 8: Inequalities (part 2)
Unit 9: Further numerical methods
Option B: Further Pure Mathematics 1:
Unit 10: Further calculus
Unit 11: Further differential equations
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Students who demonstrate a flair for mathematics and have a genuine interest in developing their mathematics to an even higher standard are able to study the Further mathematics course. This is an additional A-Level to the Mathematics, resulting in students achieving two qualifications in Mathematics. The course is studied alongside the A-Level Mathematics course and the content has been carefully ordered to support this; ensuring students have the pre-requisite knowledge before learning a new topic.ÌýÌý

How will I be assessed?Ìý

Examination board: EdexcelÌý

Paper 1 – Core Pure Mathematics 1 (90 mins)Ìý

Paper 2 – Core Pure Mathematics 2 (90 mins)Ìý

Optional Paper 1 (90 mins)Ìý

Optional Paper 2 (90 mins)Ìý

Each paper has a total of 75 marksÌý

KS4 COURSE

WHAT CAN MATHEMATICS LEAD TO?

The skills developed through the study of Mathematics include logical and critical thinking in addition to problem solving, all of which are highly sought after by employers. In an ever-changing world the ability to be an effective problem solver will only grow in importance.ÌýÌý

Careers in Mathematics include:Ìý

  • EngineeringÌý
  • AccountingÌý
  • FinanceÌý
  • TeachingÌý
  • MedicineÌý
  • DentistryÌý
  • ComputingÌý

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Examination board: EdexcelÌý

Students will be assessed by completing three written papers:Ìý

Paper 1 – non calculator (90 mins)Ìý

Paper 2 – Calculator (90 mins)Ìý

Paper 3 – Calculator (90 mins)Ìý

Each paper has a total of 80 marksÌý

WHAT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED?

All basic number skills are a good foundation to start from. Students should have the ability to persevere and attempt problem-solving tasks.

Mr P Brown

Head of Maths