Welcome to the Mathematics Department

Staff

Mr J Breslin, Head of Department
Mrs B Wright
Mrs C Datta
Miss J Murugan
Mr M Saaiman

KS4 Curriculum information

Examination Board : EDEXCEL

What will I be studying?

Topic areas include number, shape, space, algebra, probability and data handling

 

What sort of coursework will I have to do, how will the coursework influence my final mark?

Coursework is no longer part of the course; however the style of the exam paper is likely to change.

What sort of activities will I be doing in class?

Investigations
Class discussion
Using software to learn and consolidate
Consolidation of techniques
Assessment of work

How will I be examined?

There will be three exams overall. These will take place in Year 10 and Year 11
In each exam there are two written papers
Calculator and Non Calculator
Each with a variety of questions in terms of level and topic.

Do I need special skills?

You need to have confident numeracy skills and at a higher level deal with abstract ideas.

What qualifications will I achieve?

GCSE Mathematics at either Foundation or Higher Level.

 

How will I be assessed?

Key tests/exams
Monitoring of classwork and homework

 

What else do I need to know?

The new GCSE has only two levels – Higher and Foundation.  There are a much wider variety of topics to deal with.  The Foundation has now included Grade C  and the new Higher has included grade D- careful thought needs to be given to achieve the best level of entry.

What sort of homework will I be expected to do?

General consolidating techniques in the class, occasionally investigations, revision work.

 

Who can I speak to for further information?

Mr Breslin
Mrs Horne
Mrs Rutherford
Mrs Wright

What deadlines will I need to meet?

Obviously homeworks.
Investigation tasks will be clearly identified.

 

What can this course lead to in the future?

GCSE Maths is a vital requirement for a wide variety of courses.  High level passes leads to studying the topic further at ‘AS’ level.

 

 

KS3 Curriculum Information


The KS3 Curriculum is currently undergoing review in light of the new government directives. KS3 information will be added as soon as we have undergone our internal review which will start on the training day
Tuesday April 8th 2008