Maths

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Welcome to the Maths department.

Subject Information

Subject Leadership:

Mrs W Stevens, Curriculum Leader.

Mr K Murphy, Assistant Curriculum Leader (Key stage 4).

Mrs D Bedford, Assistant Curriculum Leader (Key stage 3).

Mrs S Chalmers, Lead Teacher.

The Maths Department’s philosophy is to make maths REAL:

Relevant – topics are taught by applying them to real-life purpose.

Enjoyable – engaging activities and the satisfaction of making progress.

Achievable – topics and assessments are pitched at an appropriate level.

Lifelong – appreciating that maths is a form of communication in the wider world.

Sparx Maths

In all year groups the school use the Sparx Maths for homework tasks (www.sparxmaths.uk)

Students can login by using their school Microsoft account details.

Equipment

All pupils should be fully equipped for their mathematics lesson to enable them to access the curriculum. This consists of:

  • Pen (Blue or Black)
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Scientific Calculator – we recommend the Casio FX 83 or FX 85 models. Available via ParentPay (at a reduced cost)
  • Compasses
  • Protractor

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