Mathematics

Course Outline

• Pupils are grouped according to Key Stage 2 information, these groupings will be reviewed at the start of the Spring term.
  
• The National Numeracy Strategy has been fully implemented to provide a modular, tiered course to promote mental calculation strategies and end with a plenary to consolidate the learning that has taken place.
  
• Targeting Level 4 material is being used in lesson time for pupils entering with less than level 4.
  Successmaker is being used to improve the basic numeracy skills of a selection of pupils.
  ICT is being used extensively to enhance learning and teaching.

Assessment

• Assessment will take the form of mental, oral and written tests.
  
• Modular Assessment will take place at five points during the school year.
  
• Pupils entering at level 3 will take the Year 7 progress tes.t
  There will be ongoing teacher assessment, including the assessment of a using and applying mathematics project.
  
• Levels obtained will be translated into National Curriculum points, in line with the school policy.
  
• Targets will be set according to Key Stage 2 performance, progress to these targets will be regularly monitored.

Targets

• To ensure that Key Stage 2 information is utilised effectively.
  
• To supply opportunities for Key Stage 3 teachers to visit Key Stage 2 classes.
  
• To provide opportunities for teachers to share ideas and planning.
  
• To ensure expectations are sufficiently high for all pupils to make maximum progress.