Teachers of Maths
- Mr A Alvarez-Gomez
- Mrs T Booth (Curriculum Leader)
- Mrs M Correia
- Miss M Daniels
- Miss E Dolan
- Miss A Dwyer
- Miss L C Hort
- Mrs V Lally
- Miss S Lovett
- Mrs J E McNeil
- Mr S Petri
- Mr S Rowan
- Miss R Shepherd
- Miss K Stansfield
- Miss I Turner
Our Vision for Maths
Students at SJB study Maths to:
- Develop their passion for problem-solving and nurture a love and enjoyment of the subject. From types of triangles to advanced trigonometry, Maths is fun and inclusive for all.
- Equip them to be numerically literate for an ever-changing world where Maths underpins world systems through a universal language.
- Learn important skills, such as critical and logical thinking, that are crucial and applicable to all areas of life. Whether our students go on to be a stage designer or an astronaut; the skills that students develop through studying Maths will equip them for wider society.
Key Stage 3
The 7-year scheme of work is sequential, where each year builds upon what students’ have learnt in the previous year. The careful sequencing of topics starts at the very beginning in KS3. Students are exposed to areas of Maths that are fundamental to their understanding of the subject. All students are exposed to the same areas of Maths and are both supported and challenged within these topic areas.
Year 7
Number: Calculation and Negatives
Algebra: Algebraic Expressions and Equations
Number: Fractions
Geometry: Angles
Geometry: Area and Perimeter
Geometry: Coordinates and Transformations
Year 7 Maths Assessment Framework
Year 8
Number: Decimals, Rounding and Primes
Algebra: Factorising, Formulae, Inequalities
Number: Converting between fractions, decimals and percentages; Working with Percentages
Measure: Units and Compound Measure
Ratio and Proportion: Working with Ratio and Real-life Proportion
Statistics: Discrete data and Averages from a list
Year 8 Maths Assessment Framework
Year 9
Algebra: Linear Sequences and Quadratics
Statistics and Probability: Working with Probability
Geometry: Angles in polygons, parallel lines, bearings and 3D Shapes
Geometry: Circles
Statistics: Discrete data and averages from tables
Algebra: Equations of Straight Lines
Geometry: Pythagoras
Year 9 Maths Assessment Framework
Key Stage 4
GCSE Maths builds on the work done in KS3, deepening students understanding of the threshold concepts that are key to success at GCSE. There are two pathways at GCSE: Foundation and Higher, both of which culminate in terminal assessments in the summer of year 11.
Qualification: GCSE
Exam Board: Edexcel
Exam: 100%
Exam Structure:
- 3 x 1hr 30min exam papers sat in the summer of Year 11.
- Paper 1 is non-calculator
- Paper 2 & 3 are calculator
Link to specification: Edexcel GCSE and GCE 2014 (pearson.com)
Course Overview:
Below is the course overview for the foundation and higher course. More details of the micro topics within each topic area can be found in the linked specification:
| Tier | Topic area | Weighting |
| Foundation | Number | 22-28% |
| Algebra | 17-23% |
| Ratio, Proportion and Rates of change | 22-28% |
| Geometry and Measures | 12-18% |
| Statistics & Probability | 12-18% |
| Higher | Number | 12-18% |
| Algebra | 27-33% |
| Ratio, Proportion and Rates of change | 17-23% |
| Geometry and Measures | 17-23% |
| Statistics & Probability | 12-18% |