Mathematics Department: Introduction

Our Aims

To enable every pupil to develop within his/her capabilities, the mathematical skills and understanding required for adult life and for employment.
To provide every pupil with the Mathematics needed for the study of other subjects.
To encourage every pupil to develop his/her appreciation and enjoyment of Mathematics itself.
To develop a realisation of the role which Mathematics has played, is playing and will play in the development of science, technology and of our civilisation.
To ensure that every pupil is aware that Mathematics provides a powerful tool for organising, communicating and manipulating information.
To provide a foundation for Further Mathematical studies.
To develop the ability to apply knowledge and skills to familiar and new situations across the curriculum.
To develop the ability to organise and solve problems in a logical fashion and interpret the results in an appropriate manner.

To provide the quality of teaching which will allow every pupil to achieve his/her full potential.
To provide an environment in which Mathematics can thrive and ensure that sufficient materials, textbooks and equipment are available to meet the requirements for the agreed schemes of work.
To ensure that every pupil is placed in a set commensurate with his/her ability and to review these sets at least annually.
To review annually the schemes of work with a view to ensuring they comply with legislation in force at that time and that they provide the vehicle for good delivery of Mathematics through a variety of teaching methods.
To ensure that the GCSE results are the best possible that can be obtained.
To ensure that KS3 results are the best possible that can be obtained.
To ensure that discipline is maintained in the classroom in such a way as to promote good teacher/pupil, pupil/pupil relationships and to enable a happy working environment to exist.
To provide extension work for the more able pupils and additional support for the less able.
To ensure that the Mathematics requirements of other departments are provided when needed both for staff and pupils.
To promote Numeracy Across the Curriculum by holding regular meetings with other departments to ensure students recognise the transition of Mathematics in other subjects.