Maths
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Aims
We aim to develop and encourage the use of mathematics both as a discipline in its own right and as a means of solving problems in a clear and logical way. Written, practical and
oral skills are to be used.
This syllabus will allow and encourage candidates to develop:
- a positive attitude to mathematics, including confidence, enjoyment and perseverance;
- an appreciation of the place of mathematics in society, including historical and cultural influences;
- an increased knowledge of terminology needed to express themselves fluently about maths
- problem –solving, mathematical reasoning and financial skills including stretching thinking skills with investigations and challenges
- an appreciation of how the different branches of mathematics relate to each other;
- an appreciation of the various ways mathematics is used;
- the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to apply mathematics to situations which arise in their own lives;
- an ability to use mathematics across the curriculum;
- a firm foundation for further study of mathematics at any level.
Course Content
The syllabus is divided into 6 areas:
Number, Algebra, Ratio and proportion, Probability, Statistics and Geometry.
Method of Assessment
Pupils will be assessed using tests specifically aimed at
- checking your students understanding
- identifying areas where intervention is needed
- getting students used to how GCSE papers look and feel
- become familiar with command words and question styles to GCSE
End of year tests closely mirror the structure of GCSE, with one calculator and one non-calculator paper each.
Aims
We aim to develop and encourage the use of mathematics both as a discipline in its own right and as a means of solving problems in a clear and logical way. Written, practical and
oral skills are to be used.
This syllabus will allow and encourage candidates to develop:
- a positive attitude to mathematics, including confidence, enjoyment and perseverance;
- an appreciation of the place of mathematics in society, including historical and cultural influences;
- an ability to think mathematically – precisely, logically and creatively;
- an appreciation of how the different branches of mathematics relate to each other;
- an appreciation of the various ways mathematics is used;
- the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to apply mathematics to situations which arise in their own lives;
- an ability to use mathematics across the curriculum;
- a firm foundation for further study of mathematics at any level.
Course Content
The syllabus is divided into 6 areas:
Number, Algebra, Ratio and proportion, Probability, Statistics and Geometry.
Method of Assessment
Pupils will be entered for one of two tiers of study:
Higher Level or Foundation Level.
Assessment is by exam papers only: there is no coursework.
All exams will be taken at the end of year 11.
Students will sit three equally-weighted papers, one of which will be non-calculator. GCSE grades will be awarded on the new 9-1 scale.
Entry Level Certificate AQA
This course is available for those pupils who are achieving levels 1-3 on the National Curriculum. Eight units of work are completed. Assessment is based on a combination of pupils’ class work and exams, which are taken at the end of each unit. Pupils are awarded Levels 1, 2 or 3 depending on the standard of work reached. Pupils can be entered for both GCSE and Entry level awards.
