Numeracy

The maths curriculum consolidates learning from previous years and engages, enthuses and inspires pupils about maths and its real-life applications. Students work at the year group level appropriate to the individual, and lessons are differentiated appropriately.

Curriculum Overview

Year	Topics
1-7	Pupils revisit some of these topics during the year to reinforce their learning. Number and place value Addition and subtraction Multiplication and division Fractions, decimals and percentages Measurement – money, time, length, mass, capacity Geometry – shape, position and directionStatistics – data handling
8-9	Pupils build upon their knowledge gained in year 7 and work on the following topics: Number and place value Addition and subtraction Multiplication and division Fractions, decimals and percentages Ratio and proportion Algebra Measurement – money, time, length, mass, capacity Geometry – shape, position and directionStatistics – data handling
Upper School	There are two pathways in the upper school and both include accreditation: Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Mathematics This course is designed to develop numeracy skills and help pupils respond to a range of real life situations that are also relevant to the workplace. Pearson Edexcel GCSE Mathematics Pupils will sit three exams at the end of the course to achieve a grade of 9-1. Higher tier covers grades 9 to 4. Foundation tier covers grades 5 to 1.The more able students may also progress to Pearson Edexcel A-Level Mathematics

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