Falinge Park High School
Opening Doors; Unlocking Potential
Mr Q. Shereef – Subject Lead Mathematics
“Good mathematics is not about how many answers you know… it’s how you behave when you don’t know”
– Author unknown
Compelling Learning in Mathematics
At Falinge Park High School we want our pupils to have a ‘can do’ or ‘can try’ attitude. Our pupils should expect in every Mathematics lesson to struggle, to be ‘stuck’, and not always to obtain the correct answer. We want them to realise that success can be the attempt at the problem, the learning experience gained and getting a correct answer is not the only way to be successful.
Together we create a supportive classroom where pupils are prepared to tackle the mathematical problems and not feel threatened when they get stuck.
We allow pupils to follow their own ideas and in order to become skilled, confident problem solvers we want to give them the opportunity to apply their thoughts to solve problems and through doing so build up an awareness of problem solving strategies which will give them the confidence to meet future challenges
As a forward moving Faculty we want to develop your children into aspiring adults equipped with the necessary skills they require in the future careers of their choice.
Key Stage 4
What will pupils learn?
You will develop the ability to
- use and apply mathematics effectively in everyday situations
- set out mathematical problems clearly using the appropriate symbols
- think abstractly using algebra
- organise and present information in a variety of forms (e.g. tabular or graphical)
- perform calculations by suitable methods (including mental methods and the use of calculators)
- work accurately
- recognise patterns and structure
- recognise and use spatial relationships in 2 and 3 dimensions
- use mathematical instruments to draw to an acceptable degree of accuracy
- carry out investigatory work
- discuss mathematical ideas.
How will pupils be assessed?
The course will be assessed through written examination papers only.
Candidates are entered for their final examination papers at different levels, according to their individual progress and attainment:
- Higher level will award grades 4-9 (with 9 being the highest)
- Foundation level will award grades 1-5
How will pupils be taught?
There are opportunities for a variety of learning styles. These include problem-solving; investigations; practical mathematics; teacher exposition; routine practice; use of spreadsheet, database, dynamic geometry and graphing computer programs; strategy games and discussion. Homework will be regularly set in order to consolidate on previously learned concepts and to gauge understanding.
All specialist mathematics rooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards.
GCSE Grade 5 in Mathematics may be required for many post-16 courses and careers; Grade 6 will be needed for AS/A Level Mathematics, Economics, Physics, and Grade 7 for Further Mathematics.