Welcome to the Mathematics Department
The Mathematics Department consists of four specialist teachers working together to ensure the following:
- To create a learning environment in which all pupils are able to grow in confidence while actively engaging in mathematical tasks and activities.
- Pupils are expected to engage in mathematical discussions in order to learn from each other and to learn to communicate using appropriate mathematical language.
- Pupils are encouraged to take pride in all their work as it may be used for classroom displays. The department has six interactive whiteboards and maths software such as Excel, Omnigraph and programmable graphical calculators to enhance the teaching of maths.
- Teachers use a variety of teaching styles which include teacher led, individualised, group work, worksheets, SEN support and at times different textbooks
- Teachers support and monitor pupils marking in class as this encourages pupils to take responsibility for their own learning.
At Shene we offer a mathematics curriculum which provides equal opportunities for all pupils to achieve their full potential. The Maths department has recently moved to its new state-of-the-art block with interactive whiteboards in all classrooms.
The Maths groups are set on ability from Year 7 through to Year 11.
Members of the Mathematics Faculty:
Mrs J. Lawal - Director of Mathematics Faculty
Ms Bowden - Deputy Director of Mathematics Faculty
Mr Cullum - Year 11 Leader / Teacher of Mathematics
Mrs Wallace - Teacher of Mathematics
KEYSTAGE 3:
Year 7 Mathematics
- Sequences, functions and symbols
- Place value and ordering
- Perimeter, area and 3-D shapes
- Fractions, decimals and percentages
- Statistical skills
- Expressions, formulae and bracket
- Angles, shapes and coordinates
- Applying statistical skills
- Calculating and measuring
- General terms and linear graphs
- Properties of triangles and quadrilaterals
- Linear equations
- Transformations
- Analysing statistics and probability
- Multiples, factors, primes and powers
- Equations, functions and graphs
- Exploring polygons and nets
Year 8 Mathematics
- Integers, powers and roots. Sequences, functions and graphs
- Geometrical reasoning: lines, angles and shapes; construction
- Probability
- Fractions, decimals, proportion, ratio, percentage
- Equations and formulae
- Measures and mensuration
- Place value. Calculations. Calculator methods. Solving problems
- Transformations
- Handling data
Year 9 Mathematics
- Proportional reasoning
- Fractions, decimals, proportion, ratio, percentage
- Sequences, functions and graphs
- Geometrical reasoning: lines, angles and shapes. Construction
- Equations, formulae and identities
- Probability
- Integers, powers and roots. Graphs from real situations
- Coordinates. Measures and mensuration
- Handling data
KEYSTAGE 4:
Pupils follow either the Higher or the Foundation course leading to the GCSE examination.
The department uses the Edexcel examination board.
Grades available at the Higher tier are A* - D.
Grades available at the Foundation tier are C - G.
The GCSE Statistics course is offered to all pupils at the end of Year 10
Publications
Maths frameworking at KS3: Pupil books 1, 2 and 3
Maths Frameworking workbook
Heinemann publishes the textbooks used in KS4 and their web address is: www.heinemann.co.uk.
Homework:
All teachers are expected to set homework twice a week. Homework is set to extend pupils’ knowledge, to practise work learnt in class and to reinforce understanding of new skills.
KS3 pupils should spend at least 30 minutes per homework, and KS4 40-50 minutes.
Extra Curricular Activities:
Pupils in Year 7 to 10 are encouraged to take part in the UK Mathematics Challenge Competition in order to develop their problem solving skills.
We have achieved good results and this year we had a candidate go through to the second stage called the Kangaroo stage.
Pupils in Year 7 and 8 also attend the Borough Maths Challenge with keen interest.
Pupils in Years 9 to 11 have the opportunity to attend Maths Master Classes, organised in partnership with St Paul’s School.
All pupils are encouraged to attend a weekly maths club rich in activities or simply to seek support with homework.
Key Stage 3 Revision Topics:
Year 7:
ALGEBRA
Sequences and functions, Formulae, equations and identities, Solving problems
Integers, powers and roots
SHAPE SPACE AND MEASURE
Measuring, Area and Perimeter, Surface area and solving problems
Lines, angles and shapes, Coordinates
Constructions, Transformations
HANDLING DATA
Calculating the averages, Probability
Interpreting data, diagrams and graphs
NUMBERS
Fractions, percentages and decimals, Calculations
Place value, Order of operations
Ratio and proportion
Year 8:
ALGEBRA
Sequences and functions, Formulae, equations and identities, Solving problems
Integers, powers and roots
SHAPE SPACE AND MEASURE
Measures, Area and Perimeter, Volume and Surface area
Geometrical reasoning: Lines, angles and shapes, Coordinates
Constructions and Loci, Transformations
HANDLING DATA
Calculating the averages, Probability
Interpreting data, diagrams and graphs
NUMBERS
Fractions, percentages and decimals, Calculations
Place value, Order of operations, Units of measure
Ratio and proportion
Year 9
ALGEBRA
Sequences and functions, Formulae, equations and identities, Solving problems
Integers, powers and roots
Graphs –linear functions
SHAPE SPACE AND MEASURE –
Measures and mensuration, Area and Perimeter, Surface area and solving problems
Geometrical reasoning: Lines, angles and shapes, Coordinates
Constructions and Loci, Transformations
HANDLING DATA
Calculating the averages, Probability
Collecting and Interpreting data, diagrams and graphs
NUMBERS
Proportional Reasoning: Fractions, percentages and decimals, Ratio and proportion
Calculations and Solving Problems
Revision:
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths
www.mymaths.co.uk/
Login details:
- Login: Shene
- Password: Proportion
www.aqa.org.uk/qual/gcse/newmath_b_assess.php
Publications
Click the following documents to open:
Maths Intervention GCSE Questions
Maths - Foundation Scheme of Work (Topics)
Maths - Higher Scheme of Work (Topics)
Maths - List of Websites for Maths Revision and Resources
Maths Data Resources
Data Spreadsheet 1 MH1: CLICK HERE
Data Spreadsheet 2 USED CARS: CLICK HERE
