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KS3 Subject: |
Y7 Content |
Y7 Key Assessment |
Y8 Content |
Y8 Key Assessment |
Y9 Content |
Y9 Key Assessment |
Autumn 1 |
Foundation and Higher: Analysing and displaying data; Number Skills |
Summative Unit Test: Test 1 3 x chapter questions H/W 3 X quiz H/W 1 x formula test |
Foundation: Number; Area and volume Higher: Factors and powers; Working with powers |
Summative Unit Test: Test 1 3 x chapter questions H/W 3 X quiz H/W 1 x formula test |
Foundation: Basic number; Angles Higher: Fractions, ratio and proportion; Angles |
Summative Unit Test: Test 1 6 x chapter questions 1 x formula test |
Autumn 2 |
Foundation: Expressions, functions and formulae; Decimals and Measure Higher: Expressions, functions and formulae; Fractions |
Summative Unit Test: Test 2 3 x chapter questions H/W 3 X quiz H/W 1 x formula test
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Foundation: Statistics, graphs and charts; Expressions and equations Higher: 2D shapes and 3D solids; Real life graphs |
Summative Unit Test: Test 2 3 x chapter questions H/W 3 X quiz H/W 1 x formula test
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Foundation: Probability and events; Measures and scale drawing Higher: Transformations, constructions and loci: Exploring and applying probability
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Summative Unit Test: Test 2 6 x chapter questions 1 x formula test |
Spring 1 |
Foundation: Fractions; Probability Higher: Angles and shape; Decimals |
Summative Unit Test: Test 3 3 x chapter questions H/W 3 X quiz H/W 1 x formula test |
Foundation: Real life graphs; Decimals and ratio Higher: Transformations; Fractions, decimals and percentages |
Summative Unit Test: Test 3 3 x chapter questions H/W 3 X quiz H/W 1 x formula test |
Foundation: Approximations; Ratio, speed and proportion Higher: Percentages; Best buys; Compound measure
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Summative Unit Test: Test 3 6 x chapter questions 1 x formula test |
Spring 2 |
Foundation: Ratio and proportion; Lines and angles Higher: Equations; Multiplicative reasoning |
Summative Unit Test: Test 4 3 x chapter questions H/W 3 X quiz H/W 1 x formula test |
Foundation: Lines and angles; Calculating with fractions Higher: Construction and loci; Probability |
Summative Unit Test: Test 4 3 x chapter questions H/W 3 X quiz H/W 1 x formula test |
Foundation: Constructions and loci: Expressions and formulae Higher: Transformations, constructions and loci; Linear graphs 1 |
Summative Unit Test: Test 4 6 x chapter questions 1 x formula test |
Summer 1 |
Foundation: Sequences and graphs; Properties of 2D and 3D shape Higher: Properties of 2D and 3D shape Perimeter, area and volume |
Summative Unit Test: Test 5 3 x chapter questions H/W 3 X quiz H/W 1 x formula test |
Foundation: Straight line graphs; Data collection and questionnaires Higher: Scale drawing and measure; Data collection and questionnaires |
Summative Unit Test: Test 5 3 x chapter questions H/W 3 X quiz H/W 1 x formula test |
Foundation: Linear graphs Higher: Linear graphs; Number skills |
End of Year 9 GCSE exam – 3 papers 3 x chapter questions H/W 1 x formula test
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Summer 2 |
Foundation: Transformations; Fibonacci investigation; Problem solving Higher: Sequences and graphs; Fibonacci investigation; Problem solving |
End of Year 7 exam – 2 papers 3 x chapter questions H/W 3 X quiz H/W 1 x formula test
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Foundation: Percentages, decimals and fractions; Logic week; Isometric drawing, plan views and elevations Higher: Graphs; Logic week; Rounding and accuracy |
End of Year 8 exam – 2 papers 3 x chapter questions H/W 3 X quiz H/W 1 x formula test
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Foundation: Transformations; Charts, tables and averages Higher: Algebraic manipulation; Powers and standard form; Statistical diagrams and averages |
Summative Unit Test: Test 5 6 x chapter questions 1 x formula test |
KS4 Course: |
Y10 Content |
Y10 Key Assessment |
Y11 Content |
Y11 Key Assessment |
Autumn 1 |
Foundation: Number Properties; Algebraic expression and formulae Higher: Number and sequences; Length, area and volume 1 |
Summative Unit Test: Test 1 6 x chapter questions 1 x formula test |
Foundation: Representing and interpreting statistics; Trigonometry Higher: Quadratic equations; Limit of accuracy; Permutations and combinations; Distance/velocity time graphs; Acceleration |
Summative Unit Test: Test 1 6 x practice papers H/W 1 x formula test |
Autumn 2 |
Foundation: Perimeter and area; Decimals and fractions Higher: Length, area and volume 2; Equations and inequalities 1; Right angles triangles 1 |
Summative Unit Test: Test 2 6 x chapter questions 1 x formula test |
Foundation: Curved shapes and pyramids; Numbers and sequences; Congruency and similarity Higher: Quadratic graphs; Properties of circles; Algebraic fractions |
Pre public exams 1 GCSE exam – 3 papers 3 x practice papers H/W 1 x formula test |
Spring 1 |
Foundation: Volume and surface area of prisms; Percentages and compound measures Higher: Algebraic Manipulations; Similarity
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Summative Unit Test: Test 3 6 x chapter questions 1 x formula test |
Foundation: Simultaneous equations; Non-linear graphs; Distance time graphs Higher: Probability of combined events; Equations of proportionality; Change subject of equations; Functions of functions; Iteration |
Summative Unit Test: Test 2 6 x practice papers H/W 1 x formula test |
Spring 2 |
Foundation: Linear equations; Expressions and formulae Higher: Right angles triangles 2: Sampling and more complex diagrams |
Summative Unit Test: Test 4 6 x chapter questions 1 x formula test |
Foundation: Exam preparation and revision Higher: Advanced trigonometry; Trigonometric graphs; Complex graphs; Vectors |
Pre public exams 2 GCSE exam – 3 papers 3 x practice papers H/W 1 x formula test |
Summer 1 |
Foundation: Curved shapes and pyramids; Combined events Higher: Counting, accuracy, powers and surds; Simultaneous equations |
Summative Unit Test: Test 5 6 x chapter questions 1 x formula test |
Foundation: Exam preparation and revision Higher: Exam preparation and revision
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6 x practice papers H/W 1 x formula test |
Summer 2 |
Foundation: Pythagoras Theorem; Numbers and sequences Higher: Properties of circles; Limit of accuracy; Permutations and combinations |
End of Year 10 GCSE exam – 3 papers 3 x chapter questions H/W 1 x formula test |
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KS5 Course: |
Y12 Content |
Y12 Key Assessment |
Y13 Content |
Y13 Key Assessment |
Autumn 1 |
Algebra and Functions Statistical sampling Data Presentation and Interpretation Quantities and Units in Mechanics Kinematics 1 (constant acceleration) |
1 x Baseline Test 6 x HW Exam Questions 1 x Half Term Assessment |
Functions and modelling Series and sequences The binomial theorem Probability Forces at any angle
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7 x HW Exam Questions 1 x Half Term Assessment |
Autumn 2 |
Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane Further algebra Data presentation and interpretation Kinematics 1 (constant acceleration) |
6 x HW Exam Questions 1 x Half Term Assessment |
Trigonometry Parametric equations The Normal distribution Applications of kinematics |
2 x AS mock examinations 6 x HW Exam Questions |
Spring 1 |
Trigonometry Probability Statistical distributions Forces & Newton’s laws |
6 x HW Exam Questions 1 x Half Term Assessment |
Differentiation The Normal distribution Applications of forces |
6 x HW Exam Questions 1 x Half Term Assessment |
Spring 2 |
Vectors (2D) Differentiation Statistical hypothesis testing Forces & Newton’s laws
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6 x HW Exam Questions 1 x Half Term Assessment |
Numerical methods Integration Vectors (3D) The Normal distribution Further kinematics |
2 x A level mock examinations 6 x HW Exam Questions |
Summer 1 |
Integration Exponentials and logarithms Statistical hypothesis testing Kinematics 2 (variable acceleration) |
6 x HW Exam Questions 1 x Half Term Assessment |
Integration Revision for external examinations |
6 x HW Exam Questions Practice Exam Paper HW Booklets |
Summer 2 |
Proof Algebraic and partial fractions Regression and correlation Moments |
Formal Examination (AS) if applicable 2 x Mock Examinations 5 x HW Exam Questions 1 x Summer Work Pack |
Revision for external examinations |
Practice Exam Paper HW Booklets |
The Mathematics department is of fundamental importance in any school, and no less so at Barnwell. We look for success in both academic performance and in the development and progress of the students.
The staff are well-qualified, experienced practitioners who take great pride in their practice and their professionalism and thoroughly enjoy their subject.
All students follow a structured scheme of work that prepares them well for public exams. It also challenges them to think, to take an active role in lessons and helps them become independent learners.
AIMS OF THE COURSE
In Key stages 3 and 4 students will be provided with a rich experience of maths, enabling them to understand its importance in analysing problems related to both the real world and to mathematics itself.
The AQA mathematics GCSEs will give students more opportunities to see how mathematics works in the real world (applications) and to engage in conceptual thinking (methods). Problem solving forms an integral part of the mathematics curriculum.
We provide all GCSE students the ability to access the online Collins textbooks.
COURSE CONTENT
Students will study six main topic areas:
Number
Algebra
Ratio, proportion and rates of change
Geometry and Measures
Probability
Statistics
Students will be expected to have a scientific calculator. The teacher will tell students which would be the best to get. Students will learn how to use it properly and recognise when you make a mistake.
There are now a revised set of Assessment Objectives, with an emphasis on decreasing rote learning and more problem solving, that will often require multi-step solutions. Questions in assessments will be less clearly structured and more open ended, frequently set within real world contexts. These fall into three bands:
Use and apply standard techniques
Students should be able to:
Reason, interpret and communicate mathematically
Students should be able to:
Solve problems within mathematics and in other contexts
Students should be able to:
• evaluate solutions to identify how they may have been affected by assumptions made.
METHOD OF STUDY
Students will be in a set that is working together at one of two levels, foundation or higher depending upon ability. Some of the time students will be listening, sometimes they may be working silently on their own; at other times they will be discussing an idea with the teacher or their set. Students will be given opportunities to work in small groups in a problem solving activity or investigation. Students will also work in some of these activities by themselves. Students will have an exercise book for their work and you will require a scientific calculator in all lessons.
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
At the end of the GCSE course students will complete three exams. Paper 1 is non-calculator and equates to 33.3% of the final exam grade, papers 2 and 3 are calculator and equates to 33.3% each of the final exam grade. Grades 1 - 9 will be awarded. Students will be assessed throughout the course to ensure that targets are achieved.
Full time Teaching Staff:
Sharon Bowles - Head of Faculty - Email: S.Bowles@barnwell.herts.sch.uk
Stephanie Biggar - Head of KS3 - Email: S.Biggar@barnwell.herts.sch.uk
Perumal Naicker - Teacher - Email: P.Naicker@barnwell.herts.sch.uk
Matt Roberts - Deputy Headteacher - Email: M.Roberts@barnwell.herts.sch.uk
Kim Collier - Teacher - Email: K.Collier@barnwell.herts.sch.uk
Jordan Harris - Teacher - Email: J.Harris@barnwell.herts.sch.uk
Michelle Shearer – Teacher – Email: M.Shearer@barnwell.herts.sch.uk
Sandra Farquharson – Intervention Teacher – Email: S.Farquharson@barnwell.herts.sch.uk
Jane Gibson – Intervention Teacher – Email: J.Gibson@barnwell.herts.sch.uk
Gloria Woodard – Intervention Teacher – Email: G.Woodard@barnwell.herts.sch.uk