U9 rounders and cricket teams play Lyndhurst (Home) this afternoon: 2pm.
Tonight is the "Silly Olympics" special boarding night!
Head of Department: Mr Phil Magson BA Hons Loughborough College of Art and Design, PGCE York St.John
The syllabus for Maths builds on the Primary Framework from the DfES (Dept. for Education and Skills) and the Secondary National Strategy for Key Stage 3.
Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 (Key Stage 2)
Pupils are taught by their class teachers in years 3 and 4 and by the subject teachers thereafter.
Currently the main textbook resource is Ginn’s Abacus scheme. It is a broad based scheme and has proved to be a very user-friendly introduction to the range of subjects.
There are seven strands that make up the syllabus –
Using and applying mathematics - The organization, interpretation and use of measures, shape and number to solve problems and to present information.
Counting and understanding number – Learning place value, sequences, fractions etc.
Knowing and using number facts – Multiplication, addition, subtraction, doubling/halving and using rounding and estimation.
Calculating – Making mental calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and introducing division as an inverse operation and to find fractions and decimals. Begin to use a calculator as a tool.
Understanding shape – Recognising 2d and 3d shapes, angles, symmetry and reflection. Moving on to nets, coordinates, translation and measuring angles accurately.
Measuring – Units of measurement for finding distance, weight, capacity and time. Moving on to finding area and perimeter of polygons, reading from a scale, 24 hour clock etc.
Handling data – Use of frequency tables, tally charts, pictograms, Venn and Carroll diagrams, moving on to bar charts, line graphs and pie charts to record and interpret information.
Years 7 and 8
Pupils will build upon their prior learning, increase their understanding of the key objectives and use new strategies for solving more complex problems. They will be fully prepared for all understanding of subjects expected of them in 13+ Common Entrance Examinations and for the next step into senior school.
A wide range of materials and resources are available to achieve the desired standards. Texts from Heinneman, Ginn, Nelson Thornes’ New National Framework and Elmwood’s Target Maths are currently used.
The syllabus is extended by developing strands of learning introduced towards the end of Year 6.
These include:
Multiplication, division etc. of fractions and decimal numbers
Identifying alternate and corresponding angles
Understanding and usage of algebraic formulae
Relate increase and decrease of percentages and decimals/fractions to probability and ratio
Column multiplication and long division of integers and decimals
Represent problems and interpret solutions in geometric or graphical form
Monitoring and Assessment
Pupils from Year 3 through to Year 8 have their development monitored in a continuous stream of assessment, checking on their rates of progress. The scheme we are currently using for beginning and end of year testing provides diagnosis for the setting of individual and group targets.
All children are encouraged to reach their full potential regardless of age or ability. Low attainers receive the support they need to progress from whichever level they start at, while higher ability pupils are challenged to extend their learning beyond their peer group where appropriate.
It is the aim of the school to continually challenge, motivate and raise pupils’ expectations throughout their time here. We aim to keep focussed on each child’s developmental needs and to help them achieve their goals with enthusiasm.
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