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Fulston Manor School

Fulston Manor School A Fulston Manor Academies Trust School

Mathematics

Maths Team

Mrs F Hall  Director of Maths
Mrs R Clements Subject Leader for Maths 
Mr S Adjei Teacher of Mathematics and Key Stage 5 Co-ordinator
Mr C Hadler Teacher of Mathematics and Key Stage 4 Co-ordinator
Ms F Karrim Teacher of Mathematics and Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator
Mr F Arthur-Aidoo Teacher of Mathematics
Mr O Badipe Teacher of Mathematics
Mr A Beaumont Teacher of Mathematics
Miss C Kent Teacher of Mathematics
Mrs L Tatton Teacher of Mathematics and 1 to 1 Teacher

Our Curriculum Intent

Our aim is to provide students with a deep conceptual understanding of Mathematics. This will then enable them to articulate their learning confidently.  A sequence of small steps are used to ensure that content is mastered before moving on. Students will then be able to apply their understanding to problem-solving and develop the independence needed for further study. We emphatically reject the idea that people just 'can’t do maths'.

What Will Students Learn In Each Year?

The links below give a detailed breakdown of what is taught in the curriculum for each year.

Key Stage 3

What will my child learn in Year 7?
Term 1
  • Number System and the Axioms
Term 2
  • Positive and negative numbers
  • Expressions, equations and inequalities
Term 3
  • 2D-Geometry
Term 4
  • The Cartesian Plane
Term 5
  • Primes, Factors and Multiples
  • Fractions
Term 6
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Percentages
What will my child learn in Year 8?
Term 1
  • Equations and Inequalities
Term 2
  • Linear Graphs
  • Accuracy and Estimation
Term 3
  • Ratio and Proportion
Term 4
  • Representations and reasoning with data
Term 5
  • Angles
  • Bearings 
Term 6
  • Area
  • Surface Area
  • Volume
What will my child learn in Year 9?
Term 1
  • Probability
Term 2
  • Quadratics
Term 3
  • Construction, congruence and loci of triangles
  • Pythagoras’ Theorem
Term 4
  • Ratio and Proportion (Review Year 7 and Year 8)
  • Direct and Inverse Proportion
  • Surds and Trigonometry Ratios
Term 5
  • Simultaneous Equations
Term 6
  • Indices and Standard Form
  • Growth and Decay

 

Key Stage 4

What will my child learn in Year 10?
Term 1
  • Angles
  • Circle Theorems
  • Probability
Term 2
  • Expressions, equations and inequalities
  • Quadratic equations
  • Simultaneous equations
Term 3
  • Ratio
  • Direct and inverse proportion
  • Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry
Term 4
  • Tranformations
  • Vectors
  • Fractions, decimals, percentages
Term 5
  • Linear Graphs
  • Sequences
  • Functions
  • Other Graphs
Term 6
  • Area and volume of 2D and 3D shapes
  • Averages
What will my child learn in Year 11?
Term 1
  • Indices and standard form
  • Constructions, congruence and loci
  • Proof
Term 2
  • Charts and graphs
  • Transformations
  • Algebraic methods
Term 3
  • Revision
  • Exam preparation
Term 4
  • Revision
  • Exam preparation
Term 5
  • Revision
  • Exam preparation
Term 6
  • Exam Preparation

 

Key Stage 5

What will my child learn in Year 12?
Term 1
  • Algebra and Functions
  • Expand and Factorise
  • Binomial Theorem
Term 2
  • Dividing Polynomials
  • Trigonometry
  • Differentiation
Term 3
  • Exponentials and logarithms
  • Vectors
  • Units and Kinematics
Term 4
  • Forces
  • Newton’s Laws
  • Collecting, representing and interpreting data
Term 5
  • Probability
  • Binomial Distribution
  • Hypothesis Testing
Term 6
  • Proof and Functions
  • Partial Fractions
  • Vectors in 3D
What will my child learn in Year 13?
Term 1
  • Sequences
  • Binomial Series
Term 2
  • Trigonometric Identities
  • Differential Equations
  • Probability and continuous random variables
Term 3
  • Numerical Methods
  • Two-dimensional motion
  • Motion under gravity and forces
Term 4
  • Forces
  • Hypothesis testing
Term 5
  • Differentiation
  • Integration
  • Vectors
  • Revision
  • Exam Preparation
Term 6
  • Revision
  • Exam Preparation

 

Accommodation and Resources

The Maths department is located in the N-Block and includes eight classrooms each equipped with a projector and a TV Screen. Some classrooms can be opened up to create a large open space. We have hosted different events in these rooms including revision collaborations with other schools. The department has a set of ipads which are used to access various learning platforms and can be used for research.

Extra Curricular Activities

Revision sessions are run on various afternoons, so students can be given help with a topic they might struggle with, provided with some challenges, or to prepare for examinations.

Examination groups are invited to attend workshops on specific afternoons to help them with revision strategies and fill gaps on their understanding allowing them to achieve the best outcomes in their summer exams.

A Maths Club will be run on a Wednesday lunchtime for students to take part in various activities to broaden their mathematical knowledge and application to problem-solving.

Extended Opportunities For Learning

The Maths Department subscribe to Sparx Maths, an online learning tool which utilises artificial intelligence to pitch the level of the experience in order to stretch and challenge each and every student. The programme has been set in up line with the departments scheme of learning, so all homework consolidates the student’s learning in class.