Maths
| Staff | Mr Stuart Allen |
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Head of Department,
responsibility for Sixth Form Mathematics |
| Mrs Sandra Westlake |
- Teacher of Maths, responsibility for Key Stage 4 Maths | |
| Mrs Vicky Spencer | - Teacher of Maths, responsibility for Key Stage 3 Maths | |
| Mrs Jacky Walker |
- Teacher of Maths, responsibility for Primary Liaison | |
| Mrs Nicola Bass | - Teacher of Maths | |
| Mr Paul Brooks |
- Teacher of Maths | |
| Mrs Catherine Clarke |
- Teacher of Maths | |
| Mr Mark Capps |
- Teacher of Maths | |
| Mr Matt James |
- Teacher of Maths | |
| Dr Richard Kilby |
- Teacher of Maths | |
| Mr Wayne Kenny |
- Teacher of Maths | |
| Mr Mick Philips |
- Teacher of Maths | |
| Mrs Tracey Rowley |
- Teacher of Maths | |
| Dr David Samworth | - Teacher of Maths | |
| Mrs Sarah Budgen | - Departmental Assistant |
Statement about Maths
We believe that mathematical training is important for all members of a modern society, including our students here at Kingsbridge Community College, because it provides:
| • | a practical tool-kit of knowledge, skills and understanding which can be applied to almost any field of human endeavour with unparalleled precision, clarity and usefulness |
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| • | a habit of mind which enhances the ability to think independently in applied and abstract ways and reason, solve problems and assess risk |
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| • | uniquely powerful ways to describe and analyse the universe |
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| • | a creative subject which is of interest for its own sake, with opportunities for moments of great pleasure, wonder and awe |
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| • | the opportunity to learn a language – the language of mathematics – which is international and which transcends all known cultural, physical and temporal boundaries |
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| The Maths department is committed to providing every student the opportunity to achieve the very best they can. |
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| • | enjoy their lessons and the experience of doing mathematics |
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| • | achieve their full potential in examinations |
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| • | have the mathematical knowledge and skills that enable them to succeed in life after school | |
Curriculum Overview
Key Stage 3 – Years 7 and 8
In years 7 and 8 students follow the key stage 3 National Curriculum, which splits the required mathematical knowledge into four broad areas:
| • | Mathematical Processes and Applications |
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| • | Number and Algebra |
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| • | Geometry and Measures |
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| • | Handling Data |
Our emphasis in Key Stage 3 is on providing lessons where students encounter a wide variety of mathematical activities which engage and challenge them in an atmosphere of safety and curiosity.
Students are assessed approximately every half term during Key Stage 3 and we report national curriculum attainment levels in maths half termly.
Key Stage 4 – Years 9,10 and 11
In year 9 most students will begin studying for their GCSE in Maths.
We study the AQA Modular course and students take exams which contribute to their final grade in years 9,10 and 11. Each module can be re-taken once.
Students are entered for either Foundation (available grades G – C) or Higher (available grades A* – D) tier. The tier of entry for each student will reflect their potential and the progress they have made during Key Stage 3.
Students take the final module in November of year 11 and what Maths they do after receiving their result in January will depend on the grade they achieve. Further study may include re-sitting any of the modules (possibly at a different tier of entry) to improve their grade, or moving on to post-GCSE mathematical studies
There is no coursework requirement in GCSE Maths.
GCSE Overview
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Students for whom GCSE maths is not a suitable qualification are offered an alternative, vocational, maths qualification – the Free Standing Maths Qualification, FSMQ
Key Stage 5 – Years 12 and 13
At KS5, we offer three A levels in mathematical qualifications, which are summarised in the table below
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