Maths
In this section, the Mathematics department provides an overview of the KS3, KS4 & KS5 curriculum and resources to aid revision and support progress.
Department Contacts
Staff |
Role |
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Mrs A Joannou |
Maths Teacher Line Manager - Mathematics Vice Principal |
AJoannou@thomasclarksonacademy.org |
Mr M Harrison |
Maths Teacher Leader of Mathematics (Brooke Weston Trust) |
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Mrs F Timothy Nicholas |
Maths Teacher |
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Mr S White |
Maths Teacher KS5 Co-ordinator |
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Mr B Botten |
Maths Teacher |
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Ms K Scott |
Maths Teacher |
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Mrs K Gray-Hannah |
Maths Teacher |
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Miss A Birch | Higher Level TA | AChambers@thomasclarksonacademy.org |
Miss M Ramarope |
Maths Teacher |
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Miss A Rose | Maths Teacher | |
Mr P Griffiths | Maths Teacher | PGriffiths@thomasclarksonacademy.org |
Mr P Winfield |
Maths Teacher, Yr 8 Raising Standards Leader |
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Mr L Bullock |
Maths Teacher Year 11 Raising Standards Leader |
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Mrs D Zielinski | Maths Teacher | DZielinski@thomasclarksonacademy.org |
Mr K Hussain | Maths Teacher | |
Mrs Y Dennis | Maths Teacher | |
S. Anderton | Maths Teacher | sanderton@thomasclarksonacademy.org |
Curriculum
We follow the Pearson 5-year scheme of work, which has three learning paths, linked to Key Stage 2 outcomes.
At Key Stage 3 these are Pi, Theta and Delta. From students’ performance at Key Stage 3, these refine to foundation and higher at GCSE.
At A Level we follow the Edexcel course for both A Level Mathematics and A Level Further Mathematics.
There is a very clear link between Scheme of Work, lesson plans, textbooks, homework, progress check, feedback and intervention work.
Students have access to electronic versions of textbooks when completing their homework.
Structure of the tiers
KS4 follows 2 tiers: Foundation and Higher in Yrs 10 and 11
KS3 follows 3 tiers: Pi , Theta and Delta in Yr 7, 8 and 9.
Pi – low ability (emerging and developing students)
Theta – middle ability ( developing and securing students)
Delta – higher ability ( securing, advanced and exceptional students)
Assessment
All students complete assessments at the end of every unit and progress assessment checks three times a year. This enables us to monitor their progress and effectively organise intervention when necessary.
Revision Resources:
Homework for all year groups is set on ‘Show My Homework’ and is designed to support and develop the learning that is taking place in our classrooms in relation to our Schemes of Learning. Homework is set on a weekly basis and should take 60 minutes to complete for KS4 and 30 minutes to complete for KS3.
Additional Revision Resources:
- Pixl Maths App - mathsapp.pixl.org.uk
- MathsWatchVLE - vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle
- Pearson ActiveLearn - www.pearsonactivelearn.com
- My Maths - www.mymaths.co.uk
- Times Table Rock Stars - https://ttrockstars.com/
Passwords are available from class teachers.
KS3 Curriculum
Schemes of work:
KS4 Curriculum
Year 10 Autumn |
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Foundation
Higher
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Year 10 Spring |
Foundation
Higher
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Year 10 Summer |
Foundation
Higher
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Year 11 Autumn |
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Foundation
Higher
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Year 11 Spring |
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Year 11 Summer |
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