The Mathematics Department aims to present Mathematics in an interesting and enjoyable way to stimulate students’ curiosity in the subject and to help prepare students to be able to use Mathematics confidently in real life situations.
At Key stage 3 students are be enabled to:
Development of these skills is continued and developed at GCSE with students working towards a GCSE modular Mathematics qualification.
Higher ability students are provided the opportunity of choosing Further Mathematics as a GCSE option. Studying Further Mathematics bridges the gap between GCSE Mathematics and A Level Mathematics and allows pupils to experience different disciplines in maths such as Mechanics, Statistics and Pure Mathematics.
Upon successful completion of key stage 4 students will also have the option of choosing A Level Mathematics at key stage 5. A level Mathematics is split into 4 modules and covers content such as proofs, algebra and functions, co-ordinate geometry, sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, vectors, calculus, numerical methods, sampling, presenting and interpreting data, probability, statistical distributions, kinematics, forces and Newton’s Laws.
Extra support is provided for those students with specific numeracy needs through a withdrawal system where extra support is received either one to one or in a small group. At GCSE extra support is offered through revision classes and maths blitz sessions.
Students are given opportunities to participate in extra mathematical activities:
Additional resources and support can be found on the Parkhall Mathematics website.
Parkhall Integrated College Vision Statement