Maths

Our intent for Mathematics is to teach a rich, balanced and progressive curriculum using maths to reason, problem solve and develop fluent conceptual understanding in each area. Our curriculum allows children to better make sense of the world around them by making connections between mathematics and everyday life. 

KEY STAGE 4

The KS4 Maths Curriculum aspires to allow opportunities for all to gain GCSE outcomes to support positive progression to post 16 education whilst planning for regular assessment and outcome windows through the use of Functional Skills awards throughout the Key Stage. Students have access to 3 x 45 minute lessons per week (Y11) or 2 x 45 minute lessons per week (Y10). All learners has opportunity to increase this contact time through bespoke 1:1 tuition or attending one of our recognised, Quality Assured Alternative Providers.

Areas covered within KS4 include:

• Number 
• Algebra 
• Ratio, proportion and rates of change 
• Geometry and measures 
• Probability 
• Statistics

These areas are covered throughout the 2 year Key Stage and are sequenced using the core terms of 

• Addition
• Subtraction
• Division
• Multiplication
• Ordering and sequencing

KEY STAGE 3

Maths is delivered over 3 hours per week in Key Stage 3, delivered by the KS3 teacher. Content is selected in order to link to the KS3 National Curriculum in order to support the re-integration of learners (where appropriate)

Areas covered within KS3 include:

• Number (operations)
• Algebra
• Graphs, Tables and Charts 
• Fractions and percentages 
• Angles
• Averages and range 
• Shape
• Perimeter, area and volume 
• Graphs
• Construction & Transformations 
• Circles

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