Mathematics (AQA)
Subject Aims
We recognise that all of our students, regardless of their destination, will spend their lives having to solve mathematical problems which they have not encountered before. This is particularly true in the information rich, digitally based, rapidly changing world of tomorrow.
To address this critical issue we aim to equip students with the knowledge, skills, technical fluency, curiosity and resilience such that they become able mathematical problem solvers.
Curriculum Overview
How can I help support my child’s learning in Mathematics
- Your child will receive weekly homeworks. You can support them by discussing their homework with them and working with them to ensure timely completion.
- Your child will receive comprehensive assessment revision via the Mathswatch platform. Talk to them about their revision during assessment windows and help them if they are stuck, guiding them to the explanatory videos and rephrasing/paraphrasing where appropriate.
- Your child will receive comprehensive feedback regarding areas for improvement following assessment in Year 7, 8 and 9 that refers to the Mathswatch platform. Guide them in their independent work in working on these areas of weakness.
Subject Staff
- Dr. T Dajani-Shave – Head of Department
- Mrs J Phillips – Second in Department
- Miss J Barnes
- Mr A Cimino
- Mr S Handley
- Mrs J Horleston-Paine
- Mrs J Ingram
- Miss E Krumina
- Mrs S Long – Maths Hub Lead
- Mr A Morris
- Mr J Plant
- Mr J Daley
- Mr H Burnyeat
Useful Links
- DESMOS (graphing software) https://www.desmos.com/calculator
- BBC GCSE Bitesize for Maths
- Mathswatch
Neriage overview
Extra-Curricular Opportunities
- We run a number of trips, and have taken groups to Bletchley Park and Maths Inspiration talks in Manchester.
- We have previously had visits from external organisations including problem solving competitions and workshops, and architecture and maths workshops.
- The top four sets from Years 7 to 11 and all AS/A level maths students participate in the annual UKMT Maths Challenges. This is a competition where students try to answer multiple-choice questions which are both intriguing and challenging. There are three levels, junior, intermediate and senior, with certificates for those who do well. The best students can also progress to the next rounds of the competition.
- Ingram’s Maths Army meet every lunchtime in C13.
- Chess Club is run in the department every day apart from Tuesday
- Dungeons and Dragons Club is also run within the Maths team.