Curriculum Provision 2020-2021
[Mathematics]
Introduction At The Wilnecote High School we aim to create the very best Mathematicians. We challenge students to think, act and speak like those working in the field would. We do this by quality first teaching which ensures students understand underlying Mathematical principles and can apply them in a variety of familiar and unfamiliar contexts. We teach content in its totality and constantly encourage students to make connections between ideas and topics.
We are a fully staffed department with six fully qualified Mathematicians. All six members of staff teach groups at both Key Stage 3 and 4. At both Key Stage 3 and 4 students have 4 hours of Mathematics a week.
Key Stage 3
Year Group: Topics covered:
Key Stage 3 Mathematics
Building on the challenging nature of updates to KS2, the curriculum has been designed to support our vision of every child
achieving in mathematics, regardless of background. The curriculum at Key Stage 3 covers all content from the National Curriculum and will prepare students to achieve the highest grades when progressing to GCSE level.
Half terms group together topics from the same areas of mathematics helping students and teachers make connections between the topics. Where appropriate, new concepts being taught are preceded by a review week to recap prior leaning. The cumulative nature of the curriculum also provides students with opportunities to apply previously learnt concepts in a different area of
mathematics. Objectives specified for a unit are not only considered to be the learning for an individual lesson or discrete series of lessons, but rather be explicitly taught during the specified unit, and then applied in future lessons as well as in other areas of the curriculum and beyond. This applies both within and across half terms.
In addition, a step-by-step curriculum will provide additional resources for those students who need more time to access the full curriculum.
Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2 Year 7 Numerals and Numbers Axioms and Arrays Factors and Multiples Order of Operations Positive and Negative Numbers Expressions, equations, and inequalities Angles Classifying 2-D Shapes Constructing Triangles and Quadrilaterals Coordinates Area of 2-D Shapes Transforming 2-D Figures Prime Factor Decomposition Conceptualising and Comparing Fractions Manipulating and Calculating with Fractions Ratio Percentages Year 8 Sequences Forming and Solving Equations Forming and Solving Inequalities Linear Graphs Accuracy and Estimation Ratio Real-life Graphs and Rates of Change Direct and Inverse Proportion Univariate Data Bivariate Data Angles in Polygons Bearings Circles and Composite Shapes Volume and Surface Area of Prisms Year 9 (20-21) Coordinates Linear Graphs Direct and Inverse Proportion Scale and Standard form
Linear and non-linear sequences Expanding and Factorising Changing the subject of a formula Constructions Congruence Pythagoras’ theorem Angles in Polygons Linear equations and inequalities Graphical solutions Probability
Working with data
Scatter graphs Similarity and enlargement Transformations Introduction to trigonometry
Key Stage 4:
Subject Topics covered: Qualifications offered
GCSE
Mathematics
GCSE Maths will provide you with a varied and useful ‘toolbox’ of skills with which you can
understand a wide variety of mathematical problems. It will train you to be logical and systematic and see the relevance and beauty of maths in all areas of life.
The Edexcel mathematics GCSE will develop and test your knowledge and competency in three ways:
1. Mathematical Fluency – teaching you how to use a mathematical skill and procedures on a variety of concepts; from the simple to the more complex.
2. Problem Solving – teaching you how to approach unfamiliar multi-step questions.
3. Reasoning- teaching you how to communicate effectively and explain using mathematical ideas.
GCSE Mathematics is still assessed in tiered papers- meaning that some students will sit
‘Foundation’ exams and some ‘Higher ‘exams. Both tiers allow students to access a Grade 5(high pass).
It is now a requirement that students who do not pass Maths at a grade 4 or above in Year 11
must continue to study it at College or Sixth Form.
Content
The weighting of mathematical content is slightly different at each tier:
Mathematical content Foundation Higher
Number 25% 15%
Algebra 20% 30%
Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Changes
25% 20%
Statistics and Probability 15% 15%
Geometry and Measure 15% 20%
Students are expected to provide themselves with appropriate mathematical equipment for lessons and examinations. This includes: a scientific calculator, protractor, ruler and a pair of compasses. You should bring your equipment to all lessons.
Recommended Calculator: The Casio FX-83GTX or FX-83
Progression routes
Maths is compulsory and an important subject for all students. Every student will require maths to continue in any field of higher study. All students wishing to continue onto Sixth Form/College or to University (to do any course) will require grades 5 and above as a minimum. If you wish to student A Level mathematics in the Sixth Form, you will require at least a Grade 7 in this subject. Students wishing to pursue future mathematical careers have a wide range to choose from. Many great mathematicians go into the fields of accountancy, actuary and investment banking. Some take a more scientific root with computing, engineering sciences, statistical research, or research sciences. Mathematics is also essential for many design, building and architectural careers.
There are, of course, many other roles that require a high degree of mathematical competency but are not their main component. These include medicine, politics, teaching, management and running a business. The reality is, a good mathematics GCSE is certain to make a positive
difference to any student’s future study, career and employment options
Assessment: There will be three exams that aim to assess your mathematical competency in the summer term of year 11. Two of these papers will allow the use of a calculator, but the other will not- therefore requiring a higher degree of numerical acumen.
Paper 1 – 1hr 30mins (Non- Calculator)
Paper 2 – 1hr 30mins (Calculator)
