Maths

Curriculum Intent Statement

The National Curriculum for Mathematics states that:

Pupils need to be able to move fluently between representations of mathematical ideas
Pupils should build on Key Stage 2 and connections between mathematical ideas to develop fluency, mathematical reasoning and competence in solving increasingly sophisticated problems
Pupils should also apply their knowledge in science, geography, computing and other subjects
Progression should be based on the security of pupils’ understanding and their readiness to progress to the next stage
Pupils who grasp concepts rapidly should be challenged through rich and sophisticated problems before acceleration through new content in preparation for Key Stage 4
Those who are not sufficiently fluent should consolidate their understanding, including through additional practice, before moving on

The Mathematics Department at Co-op Academy Bebington aims to achieve the following through its curriculum:

For pupils to develop a life-long love of Mathematics which continues beyond their school years, to be interested in the maths around them and to ask questions such as ‘how’ and ‘why’

To ensure that all pupils are able to access the curriculum and ensure that all pupils are stretched and challenged

For pupils to develop transferable knowledge and skills which can be confidently applied to different subjects and situations

For pupils to be financially literate and be able to self-sufficient in managing their personal finances

For pupils to develop a conceptual understanding which allows them to develop a fluency in recall and applying knowledge

For pupils to build on previous knowledge to develop a deeper understanding which can be applied to increasingly complex situations

For pupils to be resilient and independent, with the confidence to persevere when solving increasing complex problems. To be able to break a problem down into a series of smaller steps and to develop a toolkit which can be used

For pupils to be able to be confident in their use and understanding of mathematical language and vocabulary, to enable them to clearly communicate mathematical concepts and ideas and explain their reasoning

For pupils to have an understanding of Mathematics in a historical context and be aware of Mathematics in different cultures

To develop teamwork and collaborative working, for older pupils to act as positive role models and maths leaders to act as mentors to younger pupils

To provide extracurricular activities to enrich pupils’ learning journey in and to support learning in the classroom by bringing some context to otherwise conceptual and abstract aspects of Mathematics

Through the mathematics content, pupils will work mathematically and be taught to develop fluency, reason mathematically and solve problems

Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics (1MA1)
Two tiers are available: Foundation and Higher
Foundation Tier – grades awarded 1-5

Higher Tier – grades awarded 4-9
The qualification consists of 3 equally weighted exam papers
– Each paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes long

– Each paper has 80 marks available

– Paper 1 is a non-calculator assessment

– Papers 2 and 3 are both calculator assessments
The table below illustrates the topic areas covered in this qualification and the topic area weightings for the assessment of the Foundation and Higher tiers

Pearson Edexcel A Level Mathematics (9MA0)

AQA Certificate Level 3 Mathematical Studies (1350)