Mathematics

Overview

Students in Key Stage 3 are taught in ability groups for Mathematics. Problem solving and real life applications are developed through various teaching strategies using a mastery approach. Students are encouraged to discuss and justify their explanations in order for them to develop their deeper understanding of the concepts.

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Assessment Criteria

Please find below the assessment benchmarks for Maths. A child progresses across the grid (from A-I) when they demonstrate a deeper knowledge and wider range of skills in each assessment carried out.

Overview

The Key Stage 4 curriculum follows the Edexcel new GCSE Specification. There are two tiers of entry – Foundation and Higher.

Students are taught in ability groups and build on the foundations of the Key Stage 3 curriculum.

Higher attaining students are given the opportunity to study Further Maths, allowing them to develop higher level thinking in preparation for A-Level studies.

Exam board and course

Maths GCSE – Edexcel

Further Maths Certificate - AQA

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Overview

Students that decide to continue studying mathematics after GCSE follow a curriculum that builds on and extends their learning from KS4.

New learning includes Calculus, modelling, statistical analysis and mechanics. Concepts are developed and applied to real life situations.

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