Maths Department AIMS Overall aim To enable all pupils to reach their mathematical potential. To enable all staff to develop and maintain high standards of teaching. In the light of this overall aim and the school's vision statement we have divided our aims as follows: Personal To develop pupils' confidence and effectiveness in mathematics. To present mathematics as a satisfying and enjoyable experience. To encourage pupils to be responsible for their own learning, both in and out of school. To encourage the use of mathematics post 16. Social To provide opportunities for discussion of mathematical ideas as individuals, groups and classes. Academic To develop knowledge, skills and understanding as set down in the National Curriculum and GCSE syllabi. To develop mathematics as an essential method of communication. In a wide variety of problems develop an understanding and appreciation of the use of mathematics in everyday situations. To develop mathematics as a tool in other subject areas.
Typical Classroom
OBJECTIVES To achieve our aims we will pursue the following objectives as a department: improve our results for: GCSE both A*-C and A-G and in KS3. See development plan for more specific detail. develop pupils' confidence and effectiveness in mathematics. provide differentiated courses appropriate to the needs of our pupils. provide positive role models through our behaviour and teaching to help raise pupils’ expectations. increasingly bring the outside world into the classroom and vice-versa. give advice on mathematics and numeracy post 16. provide access to, and teach the use of, a wide variety of mathematical equipment including IT, calculators, mathematical instruments, etc. To achieve our aims pupils should be able to: recall and apply mathematics across the curriculum. work in a variety of groupings both independently and cooperatively. communicate mathematically in words, numbers, diagrams, through IT, etc. use equipment efficiently in appropriate situations. move between sets where appropriate. To achieve our aims staff should be given the opportunity to: teach across a wide age and ability range. call upon departmental support and encouragement. access relevant INSET opportunities. develop professionally with a view to future promotion.
Mathematics Department Staffing
Name	Title	Room
Mrs Ruth Tilley	Head of Department	Ma3
Miss Andria Oliver	Acting KS3 Mathematics Coordinator	Ma1
Mr D Tucker	Teacher of Mathematics/Progress Manager Y11	Ma5
Mrs K Crossling	Teacher of Mathematics/Progress Manager Y10	Ma2
Mr Coyne	Deputy Head Teacher	Ma6
Mr Burford	Teacher of Science	Ma6
Mr Williamson	Teacher of Science	Ma6
Mr Maphosa	Teacher of Mathematics	Ma6
Mr White	Teacher of Mathematics	Ma4