Maths

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Mathematics Team is currently made up of eleven Mathematics teachers. This includes a Head of Department, a Second in Department and one colleague with a responsibility allowance related to the school's Specialist Status.

The department is housed mainly on the upper floor of the Foundation Building within a suite of rooms that provide good accommodation teaching facilities.

The department has interactive whiteboards in all classrooms and access to a wide number of computer suites throughout the school.

Examination results compare favourably with national averages at the end of both Key Stage 3 and 4, and a tradition of success post-16 ensures that Mathematics is a popular choice for advanced level study.

DEPARTMENT TEACHERS

Mr. W Woodruff -  Head of Mathematics

Dr. R Fairlie - Second in Mathematics

Mr. M Still - Specialist Status Coordinator & Mathematics Teacher

Mr. W Mallanaphy - Mathematics Teacher

Ms. N Agrawal - Mathematics Teacher

Ms. J Marchant - Mathematics Teacher

Mrs. C Barnett - Mathematics Teacher

Mr. N Basharan - Mathematics Teacher

Mrs. J Ward - Mathematics Teacher  (Assistant Head Teacher)    

Mrs. L Dawson - Mathematics Teacher

Mr. P Roberts - Mathematics Teacher (Deputy Head Teacher)

DEPARTMENT TEACHING ASSISTANTS

The department is supported by Ms V Hey and a number of teaching assistants who aid with pupil development and attainment.

COURSES

Pupils are streamed for Mathematics with mainly whole-class teaching. Year 9 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE) pupils use "AQA Mathematics for GCSE Higher & Foundation" books as their main resource.

Additional mathematics is also open to students following the Foundation and Higher AQA Linear course.

ICT

The department also utilises the latest mathematical software as an aide to making lessons more fun and varied. Many lessons now have an interactive element using the following software:

• www.mymaths.co.uk (Individualised Learning).
• SRS System (Class Leaning).
• Mathswatch (Class & Individualised Learning).

HOMEWORK

Homework is set once a week either from provided homework books or from www.mymaths.co.uk online exercises.

INTERVENTION

1/3 of Year 11 pupils receive a maths mentor to help achieve targets leading up to their GCSE maths exams. Also extra intervention classes are offered after school and during the Easter holidays.

EXTRA CURRICULAR MATHEMATICS ACTIVITIES

Learning for Enterprise

Mathematics

Enterprise in education includes knowledge and understanding of the world of work and career planning. It includes opportunities to engage in entrepreneurial activities as well as the development of enterprising attitudes and skills.

Enterprising attitudes and skills enable young people to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors to society throughout life and at work, with an informed sense of their roles in the world.

Studies in mathematics can help young people to become successful learners, confident, responsible citizens and effective contributors to society and at work.

Mathematics makes a major contribution to preparing young people for work through developing skills, most notably in numeracy and problem solving..

Puzzle Club

Edgehill Challenge

UKMT Challenge

UKMT Team Challenge

EQUIPMENT

The department is well equipped with a variety of exciting and interactive learning tools. To support this all students are expected to come to lessons with the following:

Pen, Pencil, Ruler, Calculator, Protractor and a Pair of Compasses.

Whiteboard Maths

Department staff and students may find the following website and it's resources useful.
www.whiteboardmaths.com