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The department works to fulfil and endorse the Mission Statement of the college. The specific aims of the department are to enable students to:
Develop their own mathematical knowledge and oral, written and practical skills in a manner which encourages confidence, enjoyment and perseverance.
Apply mathematics to everyday situations and develop an understanding of the part which mathematics plays in the world around them.
Develop an ability to apply mathematics to other subjects, particularly science and technology.
Produce and appreciate imaginative and creative work arising from mathematical ideas.
Develop their mathematical abilities by considering problems and conducting individual and co-operative enquiry and experiment, including extended pieces of work of a practical and investigational kind.
Teaching Staff
Mrs A Neeve
Mr M Farran
Mr T Rasool
Mr B Rejaei
Mrs F Loonat
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Course Details
GCSE MATHS MODULAR COURSE
HIGHER TIER
MODULE 1: Data Handling
· Statistics 1
· Statistics 2
· Probability
Examination: 2 papers worth 18% to be taken November in Y10.
MODULE 3: Number
· Number
· Fractions and percentages
· Ratios and proportion
· Powers, standard form and surds
· More graphs and equations
· Variation
· Number and limits of accuracy
Examination: 2 papers worth 27% to be taken June in Y10.
MODULE 5: Algebra and Space, Shape and Measure
· Shape
· Pythagoras and trigonometry
· Geometry
· Transformation geometry
· Constructions
· Similarity
· Dimensional analysis
· Vectors
· Algebra 1
· Algebra 2
· Real-life graphs
· Trigonometry
· Linear graphs and equations
· Other graphs
· Algebra 3
· Inequalities and regions
· Transformation of graphs
· Proof
Examination: 2 papers worth 55% to be taken May / June in Y11.
There is no coursework element to the course.
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GCSE MATHS MODULAR COURSE
FOUNDATION TIER
MODULE 1: Data Handling
· Statistical representation
· Averages
· Probability
· Pie charts, scatter diagrams and surveys
Examination: 2 papers worth 18% to be taken November in Y10.
MODULE 3: Number
· Basic number
· Fractions
· Negative numbers
· More about number
· Further number skills
· Ratios, fractions, speed and proportion
· Percentages
· Quadratic graphs
Examination: 2 papers worth 27% to be taken June in Y10.
MODULE 5: Algebra and Space, Shape and Measure
· Perimeter and area
· Symmetry
· Angles
· Circles
· Scale and drawing
· Transformations
· Constructions
· Units
· Surface area and volume of 3D shapes
· Pythagoras’ theorem
· Basic algebra
· Equations and inequalities
· Graphs
· Pattern
Examination: 2 papers worth 55% to be taken May / June in Y11.
There is no coursework element to the course.
What can I do with a Mathematics qualification?
Mathematics is a prerequisite for most jobs, and usually for most courses of further study. Quantitative analysis is now evident in most fields of activity.
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