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Mathematics

Curriculum intent, implementation, and impact

About the subject

“Without mathematics, there’s nothing you can do. Everything around you is mathematics. Everything around you is numbers.” Shakuntala Devi

The Maths Department provides a vibrant, positive environment where all students are given the belief and the opportunity to achieve their potential through high quality learning experiences and outstanding levels of support. The Mathematics curriculum aims to equip pupils with the knowledge, ability and functionality to solve problems by applying their mathematic skills to a variety of real life problems; this is supported by embedding and regular reinforcing cross curricular skills through the five strands of Mathematics; Number, Algebra, Probability, Statistics and Ratio and Proportion.

Using their knowledge of these strands, students will be able to simplify problems into a series of smaller steps that will enable them to solve, reason and justify their solution to any problem.  We want the pupils of Hadley Learning Community to question what and why they are learning in order to gain a much deeper understanding and knowledge of Mathematics. We will inspire our students to appreciate the power and beauty of Mathematics and to gain a sense of enjoyment and curiosity from the Mathematics that surrounds them in everyday life.

We have a fundamental belief that all students are able to succeed in Mathematics. Their achievement is enabled through the process of intelligent practice, effective curriculum sequencing, and instilling a love of Mathematics which will inspire our students to believe in themselves, enjoy the subject and to succeed.

Throughout Key Stage 4, students will follow the Edexcel Linear GCSE Course either at Foundation or Higher tier, with the more able students also being given the opportunity to study GCSE Statistics.

About the KS3 Curriculum intent, implementation, and impact

The Mathematics curriculum at Hadley Learning Community is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to solve problems by applying mathematical principles to a wide range of real-life situations. This is achieved through the consistent reinforcement of cross-curricular skills across the five strands of Mathematics: Number, Algebra, Probability, Statistics, and Ratio and Proportion. By mastering these strands, students will develop the ability to break down complex problems into smaller, manageable steps, enabling them to reason, solve, and justify their solutions effectively.

Through their study of Mathematics, students will recognise the practical applications and significance of numbers in everyday life. Numbers are ubiquitous, and by the time they leave HLC, our students will be well-equipped to apply their mathematical knowledge to real-world contexts with confidence.

At Hadley Learning Community, we want our pupils to question not only what they are learning but also why they are learning it, fostering a deeper understanding of Mathematics. Our aim is to inspire students to appreciate the power and elegance of Mathematics and to cultivate a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject, recognising its presence in the world around them.

We firmly believe that all students can succeed in Mathematics. Their success is supported through a combination of purposeful practice, a thoughtfully sequenced curriculum, and a deep-rooted love for the subject. We strive to inspire our students to believe in their potential, take pleasure in their mathematical journey, and achieve their full potential.

Lessons are engaging because they are rigorous. Students want to succeed and, through hard work and achievement, they want to learn more. Modelling is a key aspect of teaching in Mathematics. Through regular feedback and guided practice students master key concepts, methods, processes and formulas. Teachers explicitly teach students how to learn and revise so that they can be successful in regular low stakes tests whilst reinforcing their knowledge for the larger end of module/term assessments and ultimately their GCSE examinations. This helps to ensure long-term retention of core principles from KS3 through to KS4 and beyond.  

Within lessons teachers will use a Mastering Maths starter to revisit and reinforce previously taught topics to embed these into the long term memory of our students. Our students will also have the opportunity to apply their skills to problem solving lessons, ensuring that they can apply the skills learnt throughout the modules to more functional style problems.

To ensure that all students make good progress, students are assessed through low stakes testing bi-termly and formally assessed at the end of each term. Key knowledge and vocabulary will be taught and assessed through knowledge organisers. Pupil’s engagement in homework will be monitored through Sparx Maths Through the curriculum we aim to develop pupil’s appreciation of the power and beauty of Mathematics. By the end of Key Stage 3 all pupils will be able to reason mathematically and solve problems providing them with the core numeracy skills to access GCSE Mathematics successfully.

Homework is set on a weekly basis from Wednesday to Wednesday.

Homework is set on the learning platform www.sparxmaths.co.uk/student

KS3 is expected to spend 30 minutes each week completing the homework.

All homework will be set and recorded on satchel one

We enjoy a range of enrichment opportunities in Mathematics and we are always looking for new ways to enhance our classroom learning. Current enrichment opportunities:

  • KS3 trip to Warner Brothers Studios to investigate how mathematical concepts are used in films
  • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
  • UKMT
  • Links with Telford College
  • Cross-curricular planning with Science and Geography
  • Finance days with Barclays bank
  • STEM club

Future enrichment opportunities we plan to develop:

  • Maths challenge club
  • Development of cross curricular trips with ICT, Science and Geography
  • Further development of links with industry

At HLC we have a love of mathematics. We instil this in our school community by ensuring that our students are aware of real-life opportunities and implications of numbers. Numbers are everywhere and our students leave HLC knowing how they can use them in everyday situations, as well as having developed a love of the mental challenge posed by mathematical reasoning and problem solving.

About the KS4 Curriculum intent, implementation, and impact

The Key Stage 4 Mathematics curriculum builds on Key Stage 3 through a spiral curriculum and the embedding of cross curricular skills through the five strands of Mathematics; Number, Algebra, Probability, Statistics and Ratio and Proportion.

  

The new Maths GCSE, with its increased focus on real-world problem solving and extended questioning, assesses not only a student’s numeracy skills but also their literacy abilities. Topics, such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics, are carefully chosen for their relevance to the modern world, while providing opportunities to apply key mathematical concepts in a variety of real-life contexts.

Given that the study of mathematics requires strong literacy skills, we are committed to embedding literacy throughout our curriculum. We prioritise the development of tier 2 and tier 3 vocabulary in every lesson, ensuring that students build a robust mathematical vocabulary. We actively encourage students to apply this knowledge when engaging with language-rich problem-solving tasks, including goal-free problems, which are designed to challenge their reasoning and understanding.

In these tasks, students are encouraged to dissect and analyse key terms and phrases, allowing them to fully comprehend the problem’s demands. This process not only strengthens their problem-solving abilities but also enhances their overall communication and interpretation skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for both the written and practical aspects of the GCSE.

Key Stage 4 focuses more on the fluency of Mathematics. By the end of their Mathematical journey at HLC all pupils will be able to:

Reason mathematically

  • extend their understanding of the number system; make connections between number relationships, and their algebraic and graphical representations
  • extend and formalise their knowledge of ratio and proportion in working with measures and geometry, and in formulating proportional relations algebraically
  • identify variables and express relations between variables algebraically and graphically
  • make and test conjectures about patterns and relationships; look for proofs or counter-examples
  • begin to reason deductively in geometry, number and algebra, including using geometrical constructions
  • interpret when the structure of a numerical problem requires additive, multiplicative or proportional reasoning
  • explore what can and cannot be inferred in statistical and probabilistic settings, and begin to express their arguments formally.

Solve problems

  • develop their mathematical knowledge, in part through solving problems and evaluating the outcomes, including multi-step problems
  • develop their use of formal mathematical knowledge to interpret and solve problems, including in financial mathematics
  • begin to model situations mathematically and express the results using a range of formal mathematical representations
  • select appropriate concepts, methods and techniques to apply to unfamiliar and non-routine problems.

Homework is set on a weekly basis from Wednesday to Wednesday.

Homework is set on the learning platform www.sparxmaths.co.uk/student

KS4 is expected to spend 60 minutes each week completing the homework.

In addition to this year 11, will receive exam paper practise to allow them to prepare for their upcoming GCSE exams.

All homework will be set and recorded on satchel one

We enjoy a range of enrichment opportunities in Mathematics and we are always looking for new ways to enhance our classroom learning. Current enrichment opportunities:

  • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
  • UKMT
  • Links with Telford College
  • Cross-curricular planning with Science and Geography
  • Finance days with Barclays bank
  • STEM club

 

Future enrichment opportunities we plan to develop:

  • Maths challenge club
  • Development of cross curricular trips with ICT, Science and Geography
  • Further development of links with industry

A Level maths is a fantastic and exciting opportunity that develops the opportunities to many careers. Mathematics is fundamental to many of the engineering vocations and A Level Maths will allow you to broaden your horizons and develop a more in-depth knowledge of Mathematics.

At HLC we also stretch our students by allowing students to sit an extra GCSE in Statistics. Those that do complete the GCSE Statistics course are well prepared to move on to A – Level Maths.

Post degree, Mathematics is an integral part of many of the employment sectors such as; IT, finance, engineering, management consultants and business analysts. For more information, please look at Careers Archives – Maths Careers

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