Skip to content ↓

Eggar’s School

01420 541194

Mathematics

Welcome to the Mathematics Department 
 

  • Mr Sam Mather - Curriculum Leader
  • Miss Lesley Danks - Classroom Teacher
  • Miss Mari - Anne Annetts - Assistant Curriculum Leader
  • Mrs Linda Hustler - Classroom Teacher
  • Miss Robyn Shadbolt - Lead Practitioner
  • Mrs Eacott - Teacher of STEM
  • Mrs Kathryn Uffindell - Classroom Teacher
 
 

What is Maths and why is it important?

The world is full of Maths! It’s how we tell the time, measure distance, and pay for things. Maths is part of the way we think and organise our lives. Maths is the study of numbers and problem-solving. In Maths, students learn how to use a range of mathematical skills to solve problems, think analytically and better understand the world around them. Mathematical skills are transferable to all subject areas and essential for further study and work.

What do students learn in Maths?

  • Numbers
  • Geometry
  • Algebra
  • Statistics & Probability
  • Ratio & Proportion
 

We encourage students to calculate in a variety of contexts so that they develop their problem-solving skills, numeracy, and fluency in Maths.

Challenge and support in Maths

Students are challenged in maths through appropriately set work. Students are set by ability and the work set is at the right ability for the student.  The work in classes is differentiated and students cover the same topic.  Some students will get further than other students on each topic dependent on their starting point.

There are regular assessments to ensure that learning has taken place and the teacher will adapt the schemes of work to meet the needs of their learners.

Students who find maths difficult are well-supported with a variety of early intervention on topics that are identified as in need of some extra support.  Students are supported in maths through the classes they are in and the differentiation of the work.  Resources are carefully chosen to meet the needs of the students in front of each teacher.

How is Maths assessed?

Students in KS3 are assessed using regular checkpoint activities and end of topic assessments. Numeracy skills are assessed weekly. Teachers record formal assessments centrally, to inform future lesson planning and support.

In GCSE Maths (Y9 onwards), students prepare to complete the Edexcel GCSE Mathematics exams. Students complete larger summative assessments at the end of each term, with smaller assessments at the end of topics. Attainment is measured against the exam boards GCSE criteria. GCSE Maths has 2 tiers of entry, foundation (up to grade 5) and higher (grade 5-9). Assessments are used to inform the decision about tier of entry.

 

Learning beyond the classroom

Students from all years take part in the National Challenge run annually by the UK Mathematics Trust, and we also send students to local Maths challenges, competing against other schools.  We have run the Mathematics house competition this year for all year groups.

Members of the Maths team run a Chess club on a Friday lunchtime and students often ask if they can play chess on other days, which we happily accommodate.

Homework is set weekly and will be a combination of lesson consolidation activities, revision of previous topics or general maths practice.

Where can Maths lead?

Maths is required for many career paths. Careers that often require high mathematical competence include: auditors, software developers, statisticians, actuary, financial roles, teachers, economists, accountants, data scientists and surveyors.

Please use the links below to look up any of the careers above and to find many other careers that involve Mathematics.

Career Pilot   HSDC Alton   Peter Symonds College

  1. Curric - Maths - Journey Dec 23 PDF File
  2. Curric - Mathematics - Summary June 24 PDF File
  3. Unit-02---Multiplicative-change-KO PDF File
  4. Unit-01---Ratio-and-Scale-KO PDF File
  5. Unit-03---Multiplying-and-Dividing-Fractions-KO PDF File
  6. Unit-12---Number-sense-KO PDF File
  7. Unit-11---Standard-Form-KO PDF File
  8. Unit-10---Fractions-and-Percentages-KO PDF File
  9. Unit-09---Indices-KO PDF File
  10. Unit-08---Sequences-KO PDF File
  11. Unit-07---Brackets--Equations-and-Inequalities-KO PDF File
  12. Unit-01---Sequences-KO PDF File
  13. Unit-01---Similarity-and-congruence-KO PDF File
  14. Unit-01---Straight-line-graphs-KO PDF File
  15. Unit-02---Algebraic-manipulation-KO PDF File
  16. Unit-02---Forming-and-solving-equations-KO PDF File
  17. Unit-02---Trigonometry-KO PDF File
  18. Unit-03---Equality-and-equivalence-KO PDF File
  19. Unit-03---Equations-and-inequalities-KO PDF File
  20. Unit-03---Testing-conjectures-KO PDF File
  21. Unit-04---3D-shapes-KO PDF File
  22. Unit-04---Integers-and-Decimals-KO PDF File
  23. Unit-04---Simultaneous-Equations-KO PDF File
  24. Unit-04---working-in-the-cartesian-plane-KO PDF File
  25. Unit-05---Angles-and-bearings-KO PDF File
  26. Unit-05---Constructions-and-congruency-KO PDF File
  27. Unit-05---FDP-equivalence PDF File
  28. Unit-05---Representing-Data PDF File
  29. Unit-06---Numbers-KO PDF File
  30. Unit-06---Solving-problems-with-addition-and-subtraction-KO PDF File
  31. Unit-06---Tables-and-Probability-KO PDF File
  32. Unit-06---Working-with-circles-KO PDF File
  33. Unit-07---Solving-problems-with-multiplication-and-divisionKO PDF File
  34. Unit-07---Using-Percentages-KO PDF File
  35. Unit-07---Vectors-KO PDF File
  36. Unit-08---Fractions-and-percentages-of-amounts-KO PDF File
  37. Unit-08---Maths-and-Money-KO PDF File
  38. Unit-08---Ratio-and-Fractions-KO PDF File
  39. Unit-09---Deduction-KO PDF File
  40. Unit-09---Operations-with-directed-numbers-KO PDF File
  41. Unit-09---Percentage-and-Interest-KO PDF File
  42. Unit-10---Addition-and-subtraction-of-fractions-KO PDF File
  43. Unit-10---Probability-KO PDF File
  44. Unit-10---Rotations-and-Translation-KO PDF File
  45. Unit-11---Constructing--Measuring-and-using-geometric-notation-KO PDF File
  46. Unit-11---Pythagoras-Theorem-KO PDF File
  47. Unit-12---Enlargement-and-Similarity-KO PDF File
  48. Unit-12---Geometric-Reasoning-KO PDF File
  49. Unit-12---Non-calculator-methods-KO PDF File
  50. Unit-13---Angles-in-parallel-lines-and-polygons-KO PDF File
  51. Unit-13---Number-Sense-KO PDF File
  52. Unit-13---Solving-ratio-and-proportion-problems-KO PDF File
  53. Unit-13---Types-of-number-and-sequences-KO PDF File
  54. Unit-14---Area-of-Trapezia-and-circles-KO PDF File
  55. Unit-14---Indices-and-roots-KO PDF File
  56. Unit-14---Rates-KO PDF File
  57. Unit-14---Sets-and-Probability-KO PDF File
  58. Unit-15---Line-symmetry-and-reflection-KO PDF File
  59. Unit-15---Prime-numbers-and-proof-KO PDF File
  60. Unit-15---Probability-KO PDF File
  61. Unit-16---Algebraic-Representation-KO PDF File
  62. Unit-16---Data-handling-cycle-KO PDF File
  63. Unit-17---Measures-of-location-KO PDF File
  64. White-Rose---Year-8-Knowledge-Organisers PDF File
  65. WR--Y7-Knowledge-organiser PDF File
  66. Y10-Knowledge-Organiser-WR PDF File

Cookie Policy