Curriculum : Mathematics Mathematics Teaching Staff Miss Solani - Head of Mathematics Ms Ilahi - Second in Department Ms Patel Mr Stephenson Mr Store Ms Ramage Mathematics GCSE Exam: OCR Mathematics GCSE Higher or Foundation levels. Key Stage 4 continues directly from the National Curriculum for Key Stage 3. The syllabus consists of Number and Algebra, Shape and Space, Handling Data and Applications. Coursework Students will be able to use the Statistics Coursework that they have completed at the end of Year 9 towards their GCSE Mathematics. There will be a second piece of coursework based on Algebra which will commence in Year 10. Altogether, the two pieces of coursework will make up 20% of the Final GCSE Grade.Pupils sitting the Foundation Paper will need to successfully complete these two pieces of coursework worth 20% of their final mark. Pupils in the Higher Groups will have the opportunity to take on GCSE Statistics to gain a further qualification. They will also be able to submit their Statistics Coursework from Year 9 towards both Mathematics and Statistics GCSE. Hence, the pupils will not have to re-do another one unless it is of an inappropriate standard. Students will be assessed on both Calculator and Non-Calculator skills. They will not be doing a Mental Arithmetic Test at the end of this key stage. However, they will be tested on this aspect of Mathematics through the Non-Calculator Paper. We expect every pupil in Year 10 and 11 to have a correct Scientific Calculator and Geometrical Set for their Mathematics lessons on a regular basis. ‘A’ Level Mathematics Exam: Edexcel. Students must have achieved at least a grade B at GCSE in Mathematics. While studying Mathematics students will be expected to: • Use mathematical skills to solve problems • Understand how to prove something • Model real life situations using mathematics • Use resources such as statistical tables and calculators appropriately. Mathematics at AS and A2 is divided into four branches: Pure Mathematics This is the compulsory part of AS/A2 Level Mathematics. It covers the following important aspects of mathematics: Algebra Trigonometry Coordinate Geometry Sequences and Series Differentiation and Integration Mechanics This is an option which studies the motion of objects and how they respond to forces acting on them. This is a very good option for those studying Physics. The main topics are: Vectors Motion of Particles Forces on Static Particles Moments Work and Energy Statistics This is an option in which you learn how to analyse and summarise data in order to arrive at conclusions about it. The main topics are: Representing Data Probability Correlation and Regression Discrete and Continuous Variable Normal distributions Decision Mathematics This is a relatively new branch of Mathematics which studies networks and scheduling of activities. The main topics are: Algorithms Route Inspection Problems Linear Programming Critical Path Analysis