Maths Curriculum Information
Key Stage 3 - topics covered
The department follows the Numeracy
Mathematics throughout Key Stage 3.
Strategy
Framework
for
teaching
The content of the framework is divided into units of work based on the following
main topic areas:
Number
Algebra
Geometry (previously 'Shape, Space and Measures')
Statistics (previously 'Handling Data' - includes Probability)
Topics are revisited and extended throughout years 7, 8 and 9 in order to deepen
understanding and build upon previous knowledge. Students sit internally-marked
exams throughout KS3 in order to assess progress and provide opportunities for
target setting.
Homework
Homework is set once a week and should take approximately 30 - 45 mins. to
complete.
How Parents Can Help
Please make sure you child has the equipment they need for this subject. Your child
should always have a ruler, pencil and pen for every maths lesson they attend.
They will need their own scientific calculator. Please get your child to ask their
teacher for the most appropriate type.
It is really useful if students continue to practise their multiplication knowledge at
home.
When homework is set please encourage your child to complete on the night as they
are more likely to remember what they have been asked to do.
Useful websites that students can go on at home are:
http://www.sumdog.com/
http://www.mymaths.co.uk/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3
Key Stage 4 – Core maths
Syllabus
:
EDEXCEL
Revision Materials: Every Student will have access to 'mathswatch' software in year
10.
http://www.mathswatch.co.uk/
http:www.justmaths.co.uk/
Topics Covered
Students study Data Handling, Number, Algebra, Geometry and Measure, and will
develop skills in the following areas:

Applying Mathematics
understanding mathematical methods and concepts and how these are
applied in mathematical situations.

Problem Solving
developing and refining problem solving strategies so unfamiliar challenges
can be tackled.

Thinking & Reasoning Skills
reasoning mathematically, making deductions and inferences and drawing
conclusions.

The Functional Elements of Mathematics
interpreting, processing and communicating the mathematics of everyday
situations.
GCSE Mathematics is a linear course with 2 examinations at the end of the course:
Paper 1 (non calculator) 50% and Paper 2 (calculator) 50%
Homework
Homework will be set weekly and could last up to 1 hour.
How Parents Can Help
Please make sure you child has the equipment they need for this subject. They will
need their own scientific calculator. Please get your child to ask their teacher for the
most appropriate type.
OPTIONS - Additional Maths
Syllabus
: EDEXCEL (Statistics), AQA (Further Maths)
Revision Materials
http://www.mymaths.co.uk/
Topics Covered
In Year 10 we will cover the GCSE Statistics syllabus.
This covers methods of:
 Collecting data
 Processing data


Displaying data
Interpreting data
In Year 11 we will cover the Level 2 Further Maths course.
Homework
Homework is set once a week and should take approximately an hour to complete. It
is best completed on the night that it is set so that there is time for extra guidance
from the teacher if necessary before it is due to be handed in.
How Parents Can Help
Please encourage pupils to attend lessons properly equipped
(pen, pencil, rubber, ruler and calculator).