MATHEMATICS
Mixed ability classes are taught in Years 3 - 6, children are taught in sets in Year 7, with two streamed forms in Year 8 being taught by the Head of Department, Simon Chatten, with support from the Headmaster, Simon Hitchings. Both individual and in-class support is provided by the Learning Support Department and by classroom assistants.
The school subscribes to the internet-based Mathletics software, an individually tailored programme of resources for use in the ICT suite. Regular sessions will be based in the ICT suite for each year group.
AIMS
- To enable each pupil within his/her capabilities to develop the mathematical skills and understanding for adult life, for further study, training and employment.
- To provide each pupil with the mathematical skills required to study other subjects.
- To help each pupil to gain confidence in their own abilities to use the subject as a tool.
OBJECTIVES
- To raise the standard and attainment of each individual child to one that is consistent with the expectations of the next school.
- To make each pupil numerically proficient, for use within the subject, other subjects and everyday life.
- To provide each pupil with an array of problem solving skills.
- To engender a positive feeling in each pupil about mathematics, to the point where further studies in the subject are both a logical and natural choice.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Speed, distance, time week - Autumn 2009
Ready Steady Cook Event - Thursday 11th February
Work for Friday 3rd December
All other pupils should go to www.mathletics.co.uk and investigate topics they have studied recently.