Mathematics
Mathematics
Curriculum Intent
Maths is a subject that opens the world to creativity and problem solving. It is a subject that creates moments of pleasure and wonder, enhancing the ability to reason logically, algebraically, and geometrically and to make sense of the world. An essential life skill, it is important as a stand-alone subject and for its impact in many other areas of study, particularly Geography, Science and Technology. Finally, it is also important in everyday life, in many forms of employment and in general decision-making.
Mathematics is a means of making knowledge useful, allowing students to build a secure framework of mathematical reasoning, which they can use and apply with confidence. The power of mathematical reasoning lies in its use of precise and concise forms of language, symbolism and representation to reveal and explore general relationships.
When students leave us at the end of Year 11, it is our aim that they will:
Experience the satisfaction and enjoyment of their mathematical achievements.
Think and act as independent learners.
Identify patterns and understand the meaning behind these.
Reason clearly and logically and set out logical and well thought-out arguments.
Approach problems systematically choosing appropriate techniques for their solution.
Communicate with a team; sharing and investigating problems.
Perform basic numeracy skills.
Understand the mathematics likely to be encountered in everyday life.
Obtain their best possible results at all times, especially in the public examinations at KS4.
The Promise School maths curriculum is designed to ensure learners will leave our classrooms with the mathematical skills and knowledge to describe, analyse and change the world.