Mathematics

Key Stage 3

The national curriculum for Mathematics aims to ensure that all pupils:

become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that pupils develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately
reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language
can solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of routine and non-routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions

In Key Stage 3 Mathematics, students are encouraged to use the correct Mathematical vocabulary, which enables them to articulate their understanding and reasoning accurately.

Reasoning and Problem-Solving is an integral part of students’ Mathematical learning as they apply knowledge consistently within unfamiliar contexts.

Key Stage 4

Subject	Mathematics
Qualification	GCSE
Exam Board	AQA
Course Leader	Mrs Patrick
Course summary	GCSE Maths is a comprehensive course that covers a wide range of mathematical concepts, including Number, Algebra, Ratio, proportion and rates of change, Geometry and measures, Probability, and Statistics. Students learn how to apply Mathematical principles to real-world problems and develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The course is completed over two years of study.
What will students learn?	One of the key concepts covered in the GCSE Maths course is Algebra. This includes topics such as Solving Equations, Graphing functions, and working with algebraic expressions. Students also learn about Geometry, which involves working with shapes and spatial relationships. This includes Calculating the Area and Perimeter of different shapes, as well as understanding concepts such as congruence and similarity. In addition, Trigonometry consists of working with Triangles and Circular functions, and is often used in fields such as Construction, Engineering and Physics.
How will students be assessed?	GCSE Mathematics has a Foundation tier (grades 1 – 5) and a Higher tier (grades 4 – 9). Students take three question papers at the same tier. All question papers are taken in the same series.. Each paper consists of: written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 80 marks 33⅓% of the GCSE Mathematics assessment

Key Stage 5

Subject	Mathematics
Qualification	GCE- AS or A Level
Exam Board	Pearson, Edexcel
Course Leader	Mrs Patrick
Course summary	Mathematics is a subject which combines well with both Arts and Science subjects. It is highly valued by universities and colleges and can provide students with skills that are invaluable to a whole range of other disciplines. It can also be fun and rewarding in its own right! In this course we will aim to: Develop your confidence in solving mathematical problems and help you enjoy mathematics. Help you develop strategies to construct proofs Show you how to extend your range of mathematical skills and techniques Show how different areas of mathematics are connected Develop strategies to solve “real world” problems Help you use mathematics to as an effective means of communication Master the ability to read mathematical articles Show how mathematics links to other subject areas Help you become an independent learner. Mathematics enrichment events and puzzle activities take place throughout the year.
What will students learn?	Proof Differentiation Statistical Distributions Integration Hypothesis Testing Algebra and functions Probability Coordinate Geometry Statistical Sampling Sequences and Series Vector quantities and units in Mechanics Trigonometry Kinematics Exponentials and Logarithms Forces and Newton’s Laws Numerical Methods Moments
How will students be assessed?	A Level is assessed by two 2 hour papers incorporating pure maths and one 2 hour paper consisting of statistics and mechanics. Each paper will constitute 100 marks and contain a mixture of single and multi-step questions. Each paper will constitute 1/3 of the A level.

Key Stage 5

Subject

Further Mathematics

Qualification

GCE- AS or A Level

Exam Board

Pearson, Edexcel

Course Leader

Mrs Patrick

Course summary

Further Maths is an extension to Mathematics and serves those more able students. It is appropriate for those students who have achieved an A or A* at GCSE and a genuine love for mathematics.

In this course we will aim to:

Broaden your range of mathematical skills and techniques
Show how different areas of mathematics are connected
Help you to become confident and extend your mathematical skills and techniques.
Help you use mathematics to as an effective means of communication
Use mathematical reasoning to draw inferences.
Solve challenging problems

Help you become an independent learner.

What will students learn?

AS content

The content will consist of Pure and applied mathematics.

Pure Mathematics is compulsory and will assess:

Proof

Complex Numbers

Matrices

Further Calculus

Further Vectors

Polar Coordinates

Hyperbolic Functions

Students will then choose a combination of 2 modules from:

Statistics, Mechanics or Discrete Mathematics

A Level content

This includes all of the AS content but studied to a greater depth. Plus:

Differential Equations

Further Trigonometry

Further Co-ordinate geometry

How will students be assessed?

AS	At AS there will be 2 papers worth 50% of the exam each. They will be a mixture of short and multi-step problems. Each exam will last 1.5 hours.
A Level	A Level is assessed by three 1.5 hour papers and each paper is 1/3 of the A level. Two papers will be devoted to the core pure maths and one paper to the optional modules.

Key Stage 5

Subject	Core Mathematics
Qualification	Certificate Level 3 Mathematical Studies
Exam Board	AQA
Course Leader	Mr Loftus
Course summary	Mathematics is, inherently, a sequential subject. There is a progression of material through all levels at which the subject is studied. It is assumed that students will already have confidence and competence in the content presented in standard type within the GCSE mathematics criteria. Students will make use of elements of this content when addressing problems within this Level 3 Certificate Mathematical Studies specification but this is not explicitly set out in subject content. This Level 3 Certificate Mathematical Studies specification aims to build on the knowledge, understanding and skills established in GCSE mathematics. A course of study leading to this qualification should enable students to: study a mathematics curriculum that is integrated with other areas of their study, work or interest leading to the application of mathematics in these areas develop mathematical modelling, evaluating and reasoning skills solve problems some of which will not be well defined and may not have a unique solution solve substantial and real life problems encountered by adults use ICT as an exploratory tool for developing mathematical understanding and when solving problems develop skills in the communication, selection, use and interpretation of their mathematics enjoy mathematics and develop confidence in using mathematics
What will students learn?	Analysis of data Maths for personal finance Estimation Critical analysis of given data and models (including spreadsheets and tabular data) The normal distribution Probabilities and estimation Correlation and regression Critical path analysis Expectation Cost benefit analysis Graphical methods Rates of change Exponential functions
How will students be assessed?	Paper 1 written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 60 marks scientific calculator or graphics calculator allowed AND Paper 2 written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 60 marks scientific calculator or graphics calculator allowed

Curriculum Maps:

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