Mathematics

"Without Mathematics, there’s nothing you can do. Everything around you is Mathematics.

Everything around you is numbers."

Shakuntala Devi

Mathematics Department Staff

For more information about the Subject curriculum, please contact: Mrs R Llewellyn-Ball the Curriculum Leader

Mrs R Llewellyn-Ball - Curriculum Leader
Mrs K Bishop - Second in Department
Mr D Blackburn - Teacher of Maths
Miss H Corner - Teacher of Maths
Miss A Hunkin - Teacher of Maths
Mr G Jennings - Teacher of Maths (Head of Worden)
Miss A Kirby - Teacher of Maths
Mrs C Speakman - Teacher of Maths

"Pure Maths is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas." Albert Einstein

Balshaw's Maths Department seek to foster a love of the language of Mathematics and equip students with the problem-solving strategies and Mathematical skills they will need in the future.

Key Stage 3

In Years 7 and 8, students are taught approximately 11 modules over each year following the most appropriate pathway, foundation, secure and extending. These cover the 6 strands of the Mathematics National Curriculum.

Number
Algebra
Ratio, proportion and rates of change
Geometry and Measures
Probability
Statistics

Regular formative and summative assessments are built into their schemes of work to ensure they remain on track.

For more information, please below.

Year 7

Please see here

Year 8

Please see here.

Key Stage 4 and GCSE

Balshaw's Mathematics Department enter all students for the AQA Mathematics GCSE which is taught over 3 years starting in September of Year 9. We follow the AQA route map which allows for plenty of problem solving activities, relearning, revising and interleaving of the subject. Students may be entered for either:

Higher level GCSE Mathematics (grades 9 - 4)
Foundation level GCSE Mathematics (grades 1 - 5)

For more information, please see below.

Year 9

Please see here

Year 10

Please see here

Year 11

Please see here

Extra Resources

BBC Bitesize - this has lots of online lessons and assessments
C ompletemaths.com - A how-to video to help you start getting the most out of the completemaths.com website
Corbettmaths - this has lots of videos, worksheets and exam type questions
Just Maths - ask your teacher for your login
Keshmaths - exam type questions

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Mathematics Department Staff

Key Stage 3

Year 7

Year 8

Key Stage 4 and GCSE

Year 9

Year 10

Year 11

Extra Resources

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