Mathematics

Mathematics is, inherently, a sequential subject. There is a progression of material through all levels at which the subject is studied. The aim of the course is to consolidate and build on students’ mathematical understanding and develop further mathematical understanding and skills in the application of mathematics to authentic problems. 

Mathematics Year 7

Mathematics Year 8

Mathematics Year 9

Dr Frost Maths

Please view the 'Getting Started with Dr Frost: A guide for students' presentation alongside the website www.drfrostmaths.com

Key Stage Three Maths

Throughout Key Stage Three there are six units to be covered each year.

Each unit must be completed following the five-week cycle:

  • Three Weeks - Mastery and Problem Solving
  • One Week - Check, Support/Extend
  • One Week - Evaluate and Improve

Calculator and Equipment

Students are required to have a compass, protractor, ruler, pen and we recommend a HB pencil and rubber.

Students must purchase the Casio fx-991EX classwiz. This calculator has been designed by Casio with Edexcel, our examination board. It is suitable for GCSE and A Level Mathematics.

Key Stage Four/GCSE Maths

What is GCSE maths?

In September 2015 a new GCSE Mathematics qualification was introduced in schools. The new qualification is more demanding than previous GCSE qualifications and the total time for the examinations has increased from 3 ½ to 4 ½ hours. This qualification is entirely assessed by written examination.

The content covered at GCSE is split into topic areas

  • Number
  • Algebra
  • Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change
  • Geometry and Measures
  • Probability
  • Statistics

A link to the GCSE Mathematics Specification can be found here.

Assessment Overview

There are three written papers, each contributing 33.3% of the marks towards the final grade. There are two calculator papers and one non-calculator paper.

Calculator and Equipment

Students are required to have a compass, protractor, ruler, pen and we recommend a HB pencil and rubber.

Students must purchase the Casio fx-991EX classwiz. This calculator has been designed by Casio with Edexcel, our examination board. It is suitable for GCSE and A Level Mathematics.

Formula Booklets

Unlike in previous versions of the GCSE specification, there is no longer a formula booklet for GCSE Mathematics examinations. The list below details the formulae that students do not need to memorise. These formulae are provided within the examination, as part of the relevant examination question.

This is not a very large list so there are some formulae that students must be able to memorise and recall. A poster with all of these formulae can be found here.

Foundation Unit Overview Booklet

Higher Unit Sheets Overview Booklet