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The Importance of Mathematics "Mathematical thinking is important for all members
of a modern society as a habit of mind for its use in the workplace, business
and finance; and for personal decision-making. Mathematics is
fundamental to national prosperity in providing tools for understanding
science, engineering, technology and economics. It is essential in public
decision-making and for participation in the knowledge economy. Mathematics
equips pupils with uniquely powerful ways to describe, analyse and change the
world. It can stimulate moments of pleasure and wonder for all pupils when
they solve a problem for the first time, discover a more elegant solution, or
notice hidden connections. Pupils who are functional in mathematics and
financially capable are able to think independently in applied and abstract
ways, and can reason, solve problems and assess risk. Mathematics is a creative discipline. The language of
mathematics is international. The subject transcends cultural boundaries and
its importance is universally recognised. Mathematics has developed over time
as a means of solving problems and also for its own sake." (Extract from
NC Online) |
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Key
Stage 3 The current schemes of work for Key Stage 3 are based around the
National Numeracy Framework and incorporate the three-part lesson structure.
The main emphasis is on engaging students to think mathematically in their
lessons, developing mental skills in calculation and problem solving. In
Years 7, 8 and 9 the scheme of work is divided into 4 attainment targets:
Number, Shape and Space, Algebra and Statistics. Mathematical process and application is
integrated into all four promoting problem solving and application to real
life situations. |
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Key
Stage 4 The mathematics
department covers the 2 tier AQA GCSE Linear Maths Course. The pupils take
their exams at the end of Year 11. Set A works towards the higher tier and
can achieve grades C-A* while sets B and C work towards the foundation tier
and can achieve grades G-C. We begin teaching the GCSE syllabus in Year 9. The following
topics are covered: ·
Number
– which includes solving real life problems, dealing with money,
fractions and percentages ·
Shape
and Space – which includes working with measures, area, volume and
capacity. This also includes working with angles and constructing shapes. ·
Statistics
– which includes reading and constructing charts., working with angles
and probability. ·
Algebra
– which includes sequences, simplifying, finding unknown parts of an
equation and solving inequalities. We are also
running a pilot programme to enter some students for a second GCSE in
statistics. |
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