Mathematics

Our aim is to develop mathematical ability and foster enjoyment of learning for all students at Challney High School for Girls.

Our contribution to the vision of developing influential women of the future is to ensure that students leave us with the best academic outcomes possible and the mathematical and financial capabilities required to be successful in their adult lives.

Our wholistic curriculum is a derivation of the national curriculum. In addition to the learning of specific mathematical content, the development of mathematical fluency, reasoning and problem solving skills are embedded throughout our teaching and learning approach.

We strive for curriculum continuity from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 and the development of learning in a hierarchal manner. Recurring opportunities for retrieval and further development are a feature of this. Students are taught in sets in all year groups and the delivery of mathematical content is adapted to support progress while maintaining curriculum breadth.

In Key Stage 4 we turn our focus to the GCSE examinations. Students sit either a foundation or higher tier exam at the end of Year 11 and we follow the Edexcel exam board. It is vital that students sit the right tier of exam for them as an individual in order to maximise their GCSE outcome. Significant time, effort and consideration is put in by staff and students so that the best decision is made in a timely manner.

All students are provided with an appropriate digital GCSE checklist at the start of Year 10. This ensures that each individual has a way of tracking their own learning, accessing additional learning and seeing their future learning.

Homework, or extended learning, is set regularly and is used as a tool to support and build upon in-class learning. This may appear in a variety of formats both digital and concrete. We provide access to both MyMaths and MathsWatch as part of this provision.