Maths
The Mathematics Department is dedicated to developing students’ resilience, enjoyment and problem solving skills. There are four maths classroom with interactive whiteboards and a computer room (shared with Science). The department are highly enthusiastic about mathematics and this is reflected in their approach to teaching and learning. The work is both rewarding and challenging and we employ a range of strategies to engage and inspire students. This includes annually entering pupils for the UK Maths Challenge (UKMC).
The maths department encourage independent practice and provide online tools such as Mathswatch to support this. The main recommended website are available to view under the links on the right. In lessons, Desmos Calculator is also used to show accurate graphs.
In addition to standard school equipment students require the following:
A protractor
A pair of compasses
A scientific calculator
Recommended calculators:
Aurora AX-595TV Calculator
Casio FX85 range
Casio fx-991EX Classwiz (suitable for both GCSE and A Level)
There are a few models that students will repeatedly use. These include the bar model, ratio tables and balancing scales.
Bar Model
These are normally used in fractions, decimals or percentage questions.
e.g. Finding ¾ of 500 grams.
Ratio Tables
These are used for ratio and proportion topics mainly, but may occur elsewhere too.
To get from the starting number to the end, you need to multiplying and/or dividing