Welcome to the Mathematics DepartmentSubject LeaderMichelle Hughes Student Achievement ManagerThabo Nkoane TeachersHazel Allen Susan Pearce Abdel Anouar Christopher Dowrick
Subject Overview Subject OverviewKS3 YearsThe curriculum covers all strands of the Numeracy Strategy. This includes: Using and Applying Mathematics, Number and Algebra, Shape, Space and Measures and Statistics. At Waddesdon, the Numeracy Strategy is taught in Years 7 and 8. KS4 GCSE Years 9, 10 and 11All students follow the Edexcel Methods and Applications GCSE. KS5The Edexcel GCE A Level is followed. AS consists of two Pure Mathematical units and an application unit. Two more Pure Maths units and another application is required for A2. AS and A2 Further Mathematics consist of two pure units and four application units. Teaching Aims and Objectives
Course InformationSee booklets for Key Stage 3 and GCSE and GCE. Marking and AssessmentStudents should expect to have their books marked regularly. Peer assessment will be used in conjunction with formative and summative assessment. Homework PolicyHomework is set in line with the expectations of the school. Homework is usually set once or twice a week; short tasks are set to be completed for the next lesson and for extended tasks students are given up to a week. ExaminationsGCSE EdexcelThe new GCSE will enable students to obtain two GCSEs in Mathematics: Methods in Mathematics and Applications of Mathematics by the end of Year 11. METHODS IN MATHEMATICSGCSE in Methods in Mathematics is designed to consolidate the connections between Mathematics and improve the range of students’ knowledge, understanding and skills. TIERSFoundation C – G 2 papers 1 ¾ hours each Both with a calculator Higher A* - D 2 papers 1 ¾ hours each APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICSGCSE in Applications of Mathematics is designed to provide a course in Mathematics which lends itself to applications of mathematics in real-life, everyday contexts, and to provide an introduction into financial and business applications. The course prepares students to make informed decisions about the use of technology, the management of money, career choices and to help them function as informed citizens. TIERSFoundation C – G 2 papers 1 ¾ hours each Higher A* - D 2 papers 1 ¾ hours each GCE EdexcelMathsAS C1, C2 and S1 A2 C3, C4 and M1 or S2 Further MathsAS D1, D2 and FP1 A2 FP2, M2 and S2 Department ResourcesThe Department is well equipped with textbooks. All teaching rooms are equipped with whiteboards. Five rooms have digital projectors and an interactive whiteboard. ParentsParents are key to the support of students’ education. In Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, additional Parents’ Evenings are organised which explain how parents can support their child’s progress in Mathematics. How to Support Your Child
Department PoliciesAll students are expected to attend every lesson with suitable equipment:
Presentation of WorkStudents are encouraged to take particular care and pride in the presentation of their work. Students must adhere to the following guidelines:
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