We aim to create the very best Mathematicians at St Gregory’s. We wish students to appreciate maths, not as a series of separate exercises, but instead an interlocking web of knowledge and skills, allowing students to develop their understanding of the links between topics and how they can apply knowledge from one area to another.
Fluency builds confidence and confidence is an especially crucial aspect to foster an enjoyment in maths. The feeling of accomplishment when you solve a puzzle, or find a solution to a problem is something we need to take advantage of to instil within our students a love of learning and mathematics.
Our curriculum at St Gregory’s goes far beyond what is taught in lessons, for whilst we want students to achieve the very best examination results possible, we believe our curriculum goes beyond what is examinable. As a department we offer opportunities for individual competition through the UKMT in all year groups. We provide access to Maths inspiration events for our Highest achieving KS4 students at Exeter school of maths. The most able Year 8 students are invited to attend ‘Maths Masterclasses’ at Bath university, and year 10 students enter a team competition in the ‘Maths Feast’. We organise termly competitions which broaden and deepen our student’s mathematical understanding, linking Maths to other subjects and real world situations. These competitions promote inclusion and diversity and are intended to inspire our students.
As a knowledge engaged curriculum we believe that knowledge underpins and enables the application of skills; both are entwined. As a department we define the powerful knowledge our students need, students are explicitly taught strategies to solve problems and are encouraged by teacher modelling to be able to express themselves in Mathematical language.
Use of regular assessments, and assessment for learning particularly using mini whiteboards is a common feature of Maths lessons. All students have individual Sparx Maths MyMaths & MathsPad login codes to access homework tasks and structured revision for assessments.
Real life applications of Mathematical ideas are made explicit to students whenever possible.
A Level Mathematics AS Mathematics Edexcel 7MAO
Exam Board Specification: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/mathematics-2017.html#tab-ASMathematics
A Level Mathematics in Context (Core Maths) AQA1350
Exam Board Specification: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/aqa-certificate/mathematical-studies-1350
A Level Mathematics Edexcel 9MAO
Exam Board Specification: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/mathematics-2017.html
A Level and AS Further Mathematics Edexcel 9FMO
Exam Board Specification: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/mathematics-2017.html#tab-3
Mathematics (Core) – AQA 1350
WHY CORE MATHEMATICS?
Core Maths / Mathematical Studies is a Level 3 qualification, accredited by Ofqual, and equivalent but distinct from an AS qualification. It is studied in Year 12, as a one-year course in addition to the three A Level subjects.
Core Maths is an extremely exciting new course that will give you an advantage with university applications. It is distinct from other maths courses in that you apply mathematics to real-life contexts. For example, you will analyse real data and use spreadsheets to help organisations make more informed decisions. The personal finance aspects and critical analysis modules help ensure students are well prepared for life in the 21st Century.
At the start of the course every student will be supplied with stationery and a revision guide book to support them through the course at no additional cost.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ASSESSMENT
FUTURE PATHWAYS
A supporting qualification for degrees, apprenticeships and careers in Business, Finance, Computer Programming, Psychology, Law, Teaching, Construction, Design, Sports Science, Engineering, Travel and Tourism.
COMPLEMENTARY A LEVELS
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business, Economics, Geography, PE, Psychology. If you’re taking any of these A Levels and not doing A Level Maths, Core Maths is a valuable addition that can support your studies and strengthen your overall qualification profile.
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