Year 7, 8 and 9
To help the girls get the attention they deserve, we set them by maths ability early in Year 7. For this we use information from primary schools as well as a short test of our own. We use a wide range of practical and ICT resources to engage their young minds and set them thinking. All the girls have a lovely text book to take home and share their new skills with their families.
During KS3 the real enthusiasts have a chance to take part in the National maths challenge and the Borough maths challenge as well as other clubs and competitions. There is also a Maths Club in Year 7 to support girls who need to develop their maths skills.
Girls remain in sets throughout the school and we aim to ensure that each girls is challenged yet able to achieve and feel confident. They have assessments every half term so that we can keep a close eye on how they are progressing. Parents can monitor too as the girls have a record sheet in their planners.
Year 10
All higher students follow the AQA modular 4360 GCSE which involves sitting three module exams:
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Unit 1 (worth 26.7%) in November 2010
Unit 2 (worth 33.3%) in June 2011
Unit 3 (worth 40%) in June 2012
All foundation students follow the AQA modular 4307 GCSE which involves sitting three module exams:
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Module 1 (worth 18%) in June 2010
Module 3 (worth 27%) in March 2011
Module 5 (worth 55%) in June 2011
To prepare for these exams, students need to undertake private study as well as the work set by her Maths teacher. We also subscribe to the website www.mymaths.co.uk and we recommend students makes use of this. Practice exam papers can be found on the AQA website. We also offer revision resource for purchase, including revision guides, CDroms and past papers. See reception to buy these or go on parentpay.
Year 11
All higher students follow the AQA modular 4307 GCSE which involves sitting three module exams:
- Module 1 (statistics and probability) worth 18%
- Module 3 (number and algebra) worth 27%
- Module 5 (geometry and algebra) worth 55%.
All students have taken Modules 1 & 3 and will sit Module 5 in June 2011.
To prepare for these exams, students need to undertake private study as well as the work set by her Maths teacher. We also subscribe to the website www.mymaths.co.uk and we recommend students makes use of this. Practice exam papers can be found on the AQA website. We also offer revision resource for purchase, including revision guides, CDs and past papers. See reception to buy these or go on parentpay.
All foundation students will have taken their Maths GCSE.
During Year 11 they will study for the Functional Skills Maths qualification, or be offered a chance to re-sit.