Mathematics

At TLA our aim is to ensure students are able to think mathematically, solve problems with confidence, nurture a love of mathematics, and equip students with the tools they need to succeed. We do this by fostering a deep and sustainable understanding of maths through the mastery approach. The emphasis of the mastery approach is on truly understanding and applying mathematical concepts as opposed to rote learning.

We follow the White Rose Maths curriculum. It is a 5 year scheme of work with a well sequenced journey from year 7 to year 11. The core of White Rose Maths is the maths mastery approach, which focuses on depth rather than acceleration, ensuring that key concepts are fully grasped before moving on. The curriculum has been designed to interleave (revisiting topics within new contexts).

In KS3 students will build on their Maths learning from KS2. They will be taught to develop fluency, reason mathematically and solve problems. Students  will study number, algebra, ratio, proportion, rates of change, geometry, measures, probability, and statistics.

In KS4 students will build on key stage 3 maths learning, make connections across mathematical ideas to develop fluency, mathematical reasoning and competence in solving increasingly sophisticated problems. They will continue to study number, algebra, ratio, proportion, rates of change, geometry, measures, probability, and statistics.

In KS5 student will take their skills from key stage 4 and take them to exciting new areas of mathematics including calculus, advanced trigonometry and probability distributions. They develop skills in creative problem solving and mathematical communication to provide solutions to problems at the highest level.

Hours of lessons per fortnight for this subject:

- KS3: 8

- KS4: 8 

- KS5: 8

Edexcel: Mathematics GCSE 9-1

Interactive smartboards, access to computers and chrome books, booklets for students to work in.

Calculators and geometry sets in the classroom for students to borrow if they have forgotten theirs so learning time is not lost.

Mathematical manipulatives to help grasp abstract Mathematical concepts.

Sparx Maths provides personalised, challenging and achievable homework that is set and due each Wednesday by 4pm. This ensures that the practice uses spaced repetition and interleaving to support a change in students’ long-term memories.

Student login details are the same used school-wide. Be sure to come by MA13 during lunch and/or after school to ask questions and/or use the computers to complete.

Introductory video link: https://sparxmaths.com/

Parental support: https://sparxmaths.com/parents/

We take KS4 students to Disneyland Paris to learn how maths is used in a real life context, from designing roller coasters to estimating queue times, to costume and set design, to landscaping, to the fiscal management of the business.