MATHS

Intent Statement

At St Ambrose Barlow we strive towards shaping assured, happy and resilient mathematicians who relish the challenge of maths. The children shall become independent, reflective thinkers, whose skills support them across the wider curriculum. Mathematics is integral to all aspects of life and, with this in mind; we endeavour to ensure that our pupils develop a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards Mathematics that will stay with them. The Mathematics curriculum equips pupils with a powerful set of skills to help them understand and change the world. These skills include making connections, logical reasoning, and the ability to think in abstract ways.

Maths Department Staff

Mrs J Grey - Subject Leader

Mrs S Fishwick

Mrs D Johnson

Mrs J Kutryk

 

Miss H Maxwell

Mrs J McKay

Mr K Montgomery

Mr P Paize

Mrs A Robinson 

Mrs A Toon 

Mrs S Ward

 Key Stage 3

Pupils in years 7 and 8 follow a KS3 mastery curriculum designed to build confidence in mathematics and prepare pupils for the 9-1 GCSE. They will develop and extend skills learned at KS2 through a mix of mental and oral work, interactive teaching, problem solving and reasoning. Pupils are encouraged to explain their work and methods used. Elements of algebra, ratio and proportion, probability and statistics will be covered and linked together to allow pupils to see the bigger mathematical picture.

Key Stage 3 Curriculum Maps

• KS3 Curriculum Overview

Key Stage 3 Knowledge Organisers

Year 7

• Unit 01 Sequences KO
• Unit 02 Algebraic manipulation KO
• Unit 03 Equality and equivalence KO
• Unit 04 Integers and Decimals KO
• Unit 05 FDP equivalence
• Unit 06 Solving problems with addition and subtraction KO
• Unit 07 Solving problems with multiplication and division KO
• Unit 08 Fractions and percentages of amounts KO
• Unit 09 Operations with directed numbers KO
• Unit 10 Addition and subtraction of fractions KO
• Unit 11 Constructing Measuring and using geometric notation KO
• Unit 12 Geometric Reasoning KO
• Unit 13 Number Sense KO
• Unit 14 Sets and Probability KO
• Unit 15 Prime numbers and proof KO

Year 8 

• Unit 01 Ratio and Scale KO
• Unit 02 Multiplicative change KO
• Unit 03 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions KO
• Unit 04 working in the cartesian plane KO
• Unit 05 Representing Data
• Unit 06 Tables and Probability KO
• Unit 07 Brackets Equations and Inequalities KO
• Unit 08 Sequences KO
• Unit 09 Indices KO
• Unit 10 Fractions and Percentages KO
• Unit 11 Standard Form KO
• Unit 12 Number sense KO
• Unit 13 Angles in parallel lines and polygons KO
• Unit 14 Area of Trapezia and circles KO
• Unit 15 Line symmetry and reflection KO
• Unit 16 Data handling cycle KO
• Unit 17 Measures of location KO

Year 9

• Unit 01 Straight line graphs KO
• Unit 02 Forming and solving equations KO
• Unit 03 Testing conjectures KO
• Unit 04 3D shapes KO
• Unit 05 Constructions and congruency KO
• Unit 06 Numbers KO
• Unit 07 Using Percentages KO
• Unit 08 Maths and Money KO

Key Stage 4

Maths - Recovery Curriculum

Under normal circumstances The GCSE Maths curriculum would be completed as detailed in the Key Stage 4 Curriculum Maps. Due to the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic a modified curriculum is being delivered which specifies what students learn in school and remotely. The department examined the Scheme of work and decided which elements of the course were essential and would still give the students the required knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course. The recovery curriculum maps are available below.

Recovery Curriculum Maps

Key Stage 4 Curriculum Maps

• KS4 Curriculum Overview year 10
• KS4 Curriculum Overview year 11

Key Stage 4 Knowledge Organisers

Useful links:

www.mymaths.co.uk

https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/ (See your class teacher for the log in details)

My Maths - Parental Support Guide 28 September