Mathematics
Curriculum Leader
Ms M Mockler
Subject Teachers
- Mr J Anderson
- Mrs S Michael
- Mrs H Smith
- Mr A Thorn
- Ms J Walter
- Mr J Woodfield
- Ms S Godfrey
- Ms M Tomas
- Ms C Clatworthy
Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think
Albert Einstein
Curriculum Intent
We want pupils to become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, to be able to reason and to solve problems. Our curriculum embraces these National Curriculum aims, and provides guidance to help pupils to become:
Visualisers - we use the CPA approach to help pupils understand mathematics and to make connections between different representations.
Describers - we place great emphasis on mathematical language and questioning so pupils can discuss the mathematics they are doing, and so support them to take ideas further.
Experimenters - as well as being fluent mathematicians, we want pupils to love and learn more about mathematics.
Course Outline and Structure
Homework Booklets
All students must complete homework.
The aim of homework is to provide practise of skills taught in school, from the most recent to the first topic experienced so students remember more. We want students to develop the habits for self-study and meeting deadlines. Homework provides a wonderful opportunity to practise these skills.
By providing termly booklets we want parents to know, with ease, what their children should be doing for homework.
Autumn Term 1 Booklets
Autumn Term 2 Booklets
Spring Term 1 Booklets
Spring Term 2 Booklets
Summer Term 1 Booklets
Summer Term 2 Booklets
Year 10 and year 11 homework is set on Dr Frost Maths with a focus on exam style questions and exam preparation.
Maths Enrichment
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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| Lunch |
KS3 Homework Support Staff: MMO Room: 50 |
Year 10 Revision Staff: SMI Room: 51
KS3 Homework Support Staff: SGO Room: 50 |
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| After School |
Zone 11 Staff: HSM, ATH, JAN |
KS3 – STEAM Club Staff: MMO Room: 50 |
Maths Challenge Year 9 and Year 10 Staff: HSM Room: 56 |
Year 9 Support Staff: ICH Room: 48
Zone 10 Staff: ATH Room 55 |
We also participate in local and national competitions such as the UKMT Maths Challenge.
Course Outline and Structure – GCSE
Exam Board: Edexcel
Specification Code: 1MA1
The aims and objectives of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) in Mathematics are to enable students to:
- Develop fluent knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical methods and concepts
- Acquire, select and apply mathematical techniques to solve problems
- Reason mathematically, make deductions and inferences, and draw conclusions
- Comprehend, interpret and communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms appropriate to the information and context
There are two tiers:
- Foundation tier - grades 1 to 5 available
- Higher tier grades – 4 to 9 available (grade 3 allowed)
How parents/guardians support
You can support your child’s progress in mathematics in the following ways:
1. Check in with them:
- Have they completed their homework?
- How are they finding lessons at the moment?
2. Ensure they have the right equipment. Every lesson, students should have all their equipment which includes a black pen, a red pen, protractor, compass, ruler, pencil, eraser, sharpener and scientific calculator.
3. Every student has the opportunity to go through all planned lessons at Cove by visiting the WhiteRose Maths homelearning webpage
All you need to do is click the link, select your year and choose the topic to study
Click me for Cove WRM Lesson Videos
There are many resources available to students, especially in their GCSE year, below are the best resources for students focussing on their GCSE course (alongside WhiteRose Maths lesson videos).
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Dr Frost maths
All students have a log in for Dr Frost. The platform provides exam practise, topic videos, unit tests. Teachers have access to students attempts and test performance allowing all teachers to quickly provide focused help either in class or at the maths clubs.
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MathsGenie
Maths genie is a free website designed by maths teachers. Here students can access free videos and past exam questions offering vital practise for student GCSE exams. Each topic is divided by potential grade helping students understand how successful they can be.
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Onmaths
Onmaths is a free platform and allows students to try exam papers giving an estimated grade, as the student goes through the paper. We find, here at Cove, students are motivated to complete exam papers and beat their previous scores using this platform.