Who are we?
Ms S Lienert (Head of Department)
Ms U Quadir
Dr F Antia
Ms S Davenport
Mr C Rice
Mr B Inuabasi
Ms F Ameh
What are our aims?
To continue the tradition of being a strong and successful part of the
school, helping students to achieve very good results in Year 9 SATS, GCSE's
and A -levels.
Always be at the forefront of developments in school Mathematics, the department
has recently been involved as a pilot in the National DFEE Key Stage 3 Numeracy
Scheme. Not only has this work been incorporated in the work of our students from
years 7 to 9, but has also contributed to the national initiatives in the
teaching of numeracy.
To actively pursue opportunities for students to enhance their understanding by working with Maths practitioners from outside of the school.
What we do in KS3
In years 7, 8 and 9 students follow the Cambridge Essential Mathematics course. This is supported by course book and interactive materials both CD and online.
What we do in KS4
The OCR Graduated Assessment Course offered to students. For suitable students GCSE is offered to year 9 students to be completed in year 10. This is then extended with a Freestanding Mathematics qualification.
What we do in KS5
Students follow the AQA AS/A2 level courses...
AS - modules are Core 1 & 2 and Decision 1
A2 - modules are Core 3 & 4 and Decision 2
The AS course is often extended with Further Mathematics, the modules for this are; Statistics 1 and Further Pure 1 & 4.
Here is a link>> to a resource created in Raine's to support the Further Mathematics Decision 1, Decision 2 and Pure 4 modules.
How is my work assessed?
KS3
Students are assessed using the new APP (Assesing Pupils' Progress) framework. This allows early intervention and fine tuning of each students study requirements. A more personalised plan of study and target setting can then be developed.
KS4
The department follows a modular mathematics course. (OCR 1966 syllabus).
This involves the students completing 4 modular examinations. Assessment is continuous within each module again allowing personailsed target setting within each module There is also the opportunity to add modules for suitably able students..
There are 3 levels of entry in mathematics - Foundation, Intermediate and
Higher. Each of these levels allow the students to achieve different final
grades at GCSE.
Higher : A*, A , B , C, D
Intermediate : B , C , D , E , F
Foundation : D , E , F , G
KS5
Students follow the new AQA modular mathematics course. They are required to sit 3 modules for AS level and 3 modules for A2 level. Each module counts for 33 % of the grade. The students will sit examinations in January and June.
What skills will I develop?
Application of mathematical skills and techniques to problem-solving. Acquire mathematical thinking skills; precision, logical, rigouous and creative. Apply mathematical skills to other aspects of personal and professional life.
Will this course suit me?
Do you have an interest in mathematical challenges and problem-solving? Are thinking of pursuing a career or further education that requires Mathematics as an entry qualification? Are you fascinted by the ways that mathematics underpins so much of our lives and human endeavour?
Where can it lead?
Mathematics clearly underpins a vast number of higher educational courses and careers, and in many cases is part of the basic qualification for entry to courses.
How can I find out more?
Contact members of the Mathematics staff and/or..
For more information on;
KS4 - /www.ocr.org.uk
APP assessment - www.qcda.gov.uk
KS5 - web.aqa.org.uk
