Senior School
Mathematics
The Higher Mathematics course aims to promote an interest which can be extended into the Sixth Form. The foundation level is intended to give pupils confidence numerically and to achieve a sound mathematical qualification at GCSE.
All pupils will be entered for GCSE/Key Stage 4 Mathematics at the end of their Upper Five year and will be entered at a level that is appropriate to them.
The final examination consists of two differentiated papers, in bands of overlapping questions. For the first paper candidates are not allowed to use a calculator. There is no coursework. All pupils will be entered at a level that is appropriate to them.
The Mathematics Department seeks to maintain high academic standards so that every student can achieve their full potential but not forgetting that mathematics is a subject to be enjoyed by everyone whatever their attainment level.
Lower School Curriculum Outline
Lower 4
Numerical Calculations
Area and Perimeter
Averages
Interpreting Charts
Algebraic Expressions and Equations
Angles
Sequences and Functions
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
Ratio and Proportion
Constructions
Factors and Multiples
Prime, Square and Triangular Numbers
Probability
Speed, Distance and Time Graphs
Upper 4
Calculations and Approximations
Angles and Constructions
Fractional Calculations
Probability
Scale Drawings and Loci
Equations and Functions
Area and Volume
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
Scattergraphs
Stem and Leaf Diagrams
Pie Charts
Two Way Tables
Transformations
Straight Line Graphs
Decimal and Negative Calculations
Lower 5
Fractions and Percentages
Rearranging Formula
Inequalities
Angles in Polygons
Transformations
Solving Equations
Speed and Density
Circles
Indices
Pythagoras Theorem
Straight Line Graphs
Factorising and Expanding Expressions
Averages from Frequency Tables
Histograms
Volume
Estimating
