WELCOME TO MATHEMATICS
Not only is Mathematics an interesting and stimulating subject 
in its own right, but it also supports other subjects especially Science, Geography, Business Studies and Technology.
You will need the best qualification in Mathematics that you can achieve as you need to prove to future employers that you are numerate, in other words, that you can handle numbers.
The Mathematics course is structured in three levels throughout Years 7 to 11, Higher, Intermediate and Foundation. This means that it will be possible for you to transfer from one level to another as you develop and improve.
Department Staff
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Mr R. Wardell | Head of Department |
| Mr A Taylor | 2nd in Dept |
| Mr N. Stott | Assistant Principal |
| Mr D. Hargreaves | P / T Mathematics Teacher |
| Mr K. Storer | Mathematics Teacher |
| Mr S. Tombling | Assistant Head of Year |
| Miss E. Allinson | Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator |
| Miss V Cook | Numeracy Co-ordinator |
| Mrs J. French | P / T Mathematics Teacher |
| Mrs T Brown | P / T Mathematics Teacher |
| Mr. T. Morris | Mathematics Teacher |
| Miss. L. Galbraith | Mathematics Teacher |
Syllabus
In years 7,8 and 9 the students follow a scheme of work, which is divided, into three differentiated parts, Foundation, Intermediate and Higher. The students follow the main outline of the National Numeracy Strategy and are supported by the 'Essential Maths' series and material from other sources.
In years 10 and 11 the students follow the GCSE AQA Modular course. The scheme is differentiated with Higher, Intermediate and Foundation with the corresponding textbooks for support. The course is split into five modules, three of which are exam based and the remaining two are coursework pieces. Three of the five modules are completed in year 10. The two pieces of coursework total 20% of the course.
Post 16 'A'-Level Mathematics group is now split into two 
years, the first year AS, follows the Edexcel modular course. It builds upon topics taken on the Higher GCSE course and also introduces Calculus, a higher level of Algebra. Those who go into the second year again follow the A2 Edexcel modular course.
The department also covers the intermediate and higher sections of the Mathematics in the modular GNVQ Engineering course.
Examination Results
S.A.T's |
||
|---|---|---|
Year |
Percentage L5+ |
Percentage L6+ |
2007 |
89% |
78% |
2006 |
95% |
81% |
2005 |
90% |
75% |
2004 |
89% |
66% |
2003 |
88% |
69% |
2002 |
87% |
70% |
GCSE's |
|
|---|---|
Year |
Percentage A*- C Grades |
2007 |
73% |
2006 |
73% |
2005 |
75% |
2004 |
74% |
2003 |
60% |
Post 16 Mathematics
In Year 12
- C1 Pure (core) Mathematics (1)
- C2 Pure (core) Mathematics (2)
- S1 Statistics (1)
In Year 13
- C3 Pure (core) Mathematics (3)
- C4 Pure (core) Mathematics (4)
- S2 Statistics (2)
Pure Mathematics begins as an extension to the GCSE Higher Course. There is further work on graphs,algebra and trigonometry, plus new work on Calculus i.e. Differentiation and Integration. The Calculus becomes increasingly useful in Year 13 and can be applied to A level subjects such as Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Hence these subjects go very well with A level mathematics.
Statistics
The Statistic work again is a continuation of GCSE Higher Maths. It includes Probability, Cumulative Frequency and the Normal Distribution. Students taking many A level subjects will need to know some Statistics e.g. Sciences, Humanities subjects such as Psychology and Sociology.
All in all, A level Mathematics is useful for nearly all students to combine with their other A level subjects.
Maths Days
The Maths Days were introduced into Year 7 initially to give
them a full day of varied rich diet of Mathematical activities. They are mainly hands on practical tasks or a stimulus to further Mathematical research.
The students remain in their Tutor Groups and follow a route around the Department, tasting a variety of different activities as they move from one room to another.
The Year 7 Maths Day was such a success that it was extended to Year 8 the following Year. We have had Maths Days for Years 7 and 8 every year since 1996.
The Department produces booklets of a summary of the day with references for follow up work and possible extension work.