Mathematics
Education is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think
Albert Einstein
KS3 Mathematics
At ECSfG, Year 7 and 8 students follow the KS3 Pearsons schemes of work which provides them with a solid foundation in preparation for their GCSEs. Through these years, they build upon the concepts studied at KS2 and are taught to develop fluency, reason mathematically and solve problems.
Our students are taught in ability groups based on their KS2 SATS results and a baseline test that they sit early on in Year 7. The setting system allows us to tailor our teaching to the needs of our students, enabling them to make maximum progress. Assessments and Core Tasks are completed regularly to help us monitor progress and re-set students where necessary.
At the beginning of the year, all students are given access to Mathswatch, a comprehensive online platform with a range of videos on all topics in the curriculum and interactive questions for the students to attempt. Homework is quite often set on Mathswatch.
Please find the overview of the curriculum below:
| Year 7 | Year 8 |
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Unit 1: Analysing and displaying data |
Unit 1: Number |
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Unit 2: Number skills |
Unit 2: Area and volume |
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Unit 3: Expressions, functions, and formulae |
Unit 3: Statistics, graphs, and charts |
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Unit 4: Decimals and measures |
Unit 4: Expressions and equations |
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Unit 5: Fractions |
Unit 5: Real-life graphs |
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Unit 6: Probability |
Unit 6: Decimals and ratio |
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Unit 7: Ratio and proportion |
Unit 7: Lines and angles |
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Unit 8: Lines and angles |
Unit 8: Calculating with fractions |
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Unit 9: Sequences and graphs |
Unit 9: Straight-line graphs |
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Unit 10: Transformations |
Unit 10: Percentages, decimals, and fractions |
KS4 GCSE Mathematics
Please click here for the Edexcel Pearson Mathematics webpage.
Please see the Edexcel specification below.
It is compulsory that every pupil studies Mathematics in Year 10 and Year 11.
COURSE OUTLINE
Edexcel 1MA1 in Mathematics
This GCSE is offered to all the pupils and has two tiers:
- Higher tier (awarding grades 4 to 9).
- Foundation tier (awarding grades 1 to 5).
It is a three year course that your daughter has already started in Year 9 and the final exam will take place in May/June of Year 11.
There is no coursework or controlled assessment requirement for GCSE Mathematics.
ASSESSMENT
Edexcel 1MA1 in Mathematics
Both Higher and Foundation tiers will be assessed in the summer of Year 11 through:
- 1 Non-Calculator Paper
- 2 Calculator Papers
(All exams are equally weighted. Each exam takes 1 hour 30 minutes and is worth 80 marks)
IS GCSE REQUIRED IN THIS SUBJECT TO STUDY THIS SUBJECT AT A LEVEL?
In order to study Mathematics at A Level; only those pupils who achieve a grade 7 or above for GCSE Mathematics and have come from one of the Set 1 groups would be considered.
In order to study A Level Further Mathematics; only those pupils who study A Level Mathematics and come from Set 1 with GCSE grade 8 or 9 will be considered.
Our Deputy Headteacher, Ms J Foster, will be happy to supply further detail and more information if required.
Please contact her at ecsgeneral@enfieldcs.enfield.sch.uk or telephone 020 8363 3030