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:
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.