The mathematics department follows the National Numeracy Strategy using a variety of teaching methods and resources. The course is differentiated to stretch the more able and support the weaker students. In year 7, students are set into three broad ability groups; Higher, Intermediate and Foundation. All students follow the same curriculum. Regular monitoring and evaluation ensures that student’s progress is frequently considered.

The course is divided into four main teaching strands; Number, Algebra, Handling Data and Shape, Space and Measures and ICT is incorporated into all strands.

The department has its own computer suite and has also been very pleased to initiate the use of new Interactive Whiteboards this year and are already planning more developments for their use in future.

250 students take part in the National Junior Maths Challenge in April and we are delighted with the many certificates our students achieve. Other activities and competitions such as the Guardian newspaper’s code-breaking have also been incorporated into the school year.

We look forward to teaching students who are well prepared for lessons with pen, pencil, ruler, scissors, glue stick, compasses and angle measurer. Students will be given the opportunity to buy a scientific calculator during the autumn term.

The Maths Department