Mathematics
Mathematics is taught in 10 ability sets with students able to move between the sets depending on progress.
We aim to:
- provide learners with a rich experience of Mathematics
- provide learners with greater opportunities for using and interpreting Mathematics
- improve attitudes towards Mathematics
- inspire and prepare young people to continue Mathematics studies beyond GCSE
What resources are available?
A variety of materials are available in lessons with each student assigned a copy of the higher or foundation text book. Each student is also given access to the MyMaths web site which has a large database of lesson resources and worksheets.
Foundation Curriculum
| Year 10 | Year 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aut.1 | Angles, Scale diagrams, HCF/LCM, Algebra | Probability, Shapes in 2D & 3D, Scatter graphs |
| Aut.2 | Linear Graphs, Sequences, Circles | Simultaneous equations, Graph sketching |
| Spr.1 | Real life graphs, Equations, Indices & SIF | Proportion, Pythagoras and Trigonometry |
| Spr.2 | Probability, Measures, Transformations | Quadratics, quadratic graphs, vectors |
| Sum.1 | Percentages, Pythagoras, Loci | Revision |
| Sum.2 | 2D representations, Statistical analysis |
Higher Curriculum
| Year 10 | Year 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aut.1 | Angles, Algebra, Linear Graphs | Algebra, Probability |
| Aut.2 | Approximation, Sequences, Circles, Compound shapes | Graph sketching, proportion, Inequalities |
| Spr.1 | Real life graphs, Equations, Indices & SIF, Surds | Vectors, Transformation of functions, Eqn of circle |
| Spr.2 | Standard Index form, Measures, Transformations | Circle theorems, Algebraic fractions, Non RAT trig |
| Sum.1 | Percentages, Loci, Congruence | Pre-Calculus and Revision |
| Sum.2 | Statistical Analysis and Algebra |
How is it assessed?
Students follow either the linear Higher or linear Foundation AQA syllabuses. Students sit three exam papers, one non-calculator and two calculator papers, all of which are taken at the end of Year 11. Each paper is marked out of 80 and is worth 33% of the exam.
There is no coursework in Mathematics.
Career Pathways
What can it lead to?
Many students go on to study Mathematics at A Level and beyond at university. Mathematics is a highly respected qualification that demonstrates the ability to think logically and solve problems.
Sixth Forms, colleges and employers require either a grade 4 or 5 or above in Mathematics. We guide pupils towards the route that is most likely to deliver this outcome.
For more information click on our courses for:
For advice on apprenticeship courses, click here.
Career Options
You can watch a great series of videos of young people who are working in jobs that use maths on the BBC Bitesize website.
For example careers leading from this subject, click here.
Creative Industries: explore a wide selection of creative careers