Mathematics

Each year group is differentiated into two parts: Higher Mathematics, which can lead to SAT levels 5 – 8, and the Foundation syllabus leading to levels 3 – 6. Core teaching in Year 8 covers levels 5 and 6 of the National Curriculum, and moves on to level 7 in Year 9. The year’s work is split into four sections, which are tested with aural and written papers for which pupils are encouraged to revise, and which may help to justify set changes if it is felt that greater progress can be made in a different set. Each pupil has a textbook following the national numeracy strategy, and additional help is given where needed by learning support staff and with extra lessons at breaks and lunchtimes. Year 9 pupils have mock SATs in place of their spring assessment, and there is no summer assessment due to the SAT examination.