Mathematics Curriculum Information
Mathematics Curriculum
Intent
Mathematics is integral to everyday life and our ambition is to ensure our pupils are well equipped with the mathematical skills and understanding to be their best self. Our curriculum provides opportunities to develop the basic skills as well as a deeper understanding to facilitate future learning and build our future leaders. The faculty is committed to promote enjoyment and curiosity of mathematics by providing a comprehensive study of our subjects with challenging, rich, and sophisticated problems, as well as exploratory, investigative tasks to inspire them.
Aims for Key Stage 3
- Have a sound understanding of the fundamental methods
- Feel safe to take risks and understand that we learn from mistakes, promoting a growth mind-set
- Be resilient, reason and apply their knowledge to solve problems
In Key Stage 3, pupils study 3 hours of Mathematics per week.
The topics studied include: Whole Numbers and Decimals, Factors and Multiples, Calculations, Measures, Perimeter & Area, Algebra, Transformations & Symmetry, Equations, Sequences, Graphs, Fractions, Decimals and Percentages, Decimal Calculations, Ratio & Proportion, Constructions, Angles & 2D Shapes, Statistics and Probability.
Aims for Key Stage 4
- Have financial independence and apply their mathematical skills in everyday life.
- To have a fluent understanding of the fundamentals of mathematics through varied and frequent practice
- Be logical thinkers, problem solvers and lifelong mathematicians.
In Key Stage 4, pupils study 4 hours of Mathematics (AQA specification) per week.
Pupils can be said to have confidence and competence with mathematical content when they can apply it flexibly to solve problems. The six main strands ‘Number’, ‘Algebra’, ‘Ratio, proportion and rates of change’, ‘Geometry and measures’, ‘Probability’ and ‘Statistics’ are covered in depth. The GCSE specification provides a broad, coherent, satisfying, and worthwhile course of study. Pupils develop confidence and a positive attitude towards mathematics whilst recognising the importance of mathematics in their own lives and to society. Pupils have a strong mathematical foundation to study mathematics at a higher-level post-16.
