KS4 Curriculum Intention

In year 10 and 11 we offer 3 qualifications at GCSE:

• Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics (1MA1)
• Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 - 1) in Statistics (1ST0)
• AQA Certificate Level 2 Further Mathematics

Changed over from AQA during COVID as we wanted more robust grading material. We felt the support in assessing our students was better. With access to results plus, this allows us to run a QLA regularly and adapt teaching plans accordingly.

We reviewed this decision at the beginning of the year as a trust and the same conclusion was made Trust wide.

We kept AQA certificate for Further Maths as the questions asked provide higher attainers with more challenging problem solving questions that lead nicely into the concepts taught at both A level and A level further mathematics.

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KSC Core Curriculum Core Knowledge Covered

All aspects of the KS 4 PoS are covered in terms of number algebra, ratio, proportion, rates of change, geometry and measures, probability and statistics.

A curriculum map is organised into mastery half terms. Extended time is spent within a single area of mathematics. This allows teachers to spend more time developing learners’ conceptual understanding. It also provides opportunities to go into greater depth within a concept area and make connections with other areas of mathematics.

The curriculum is organised to be cumulative. This means that mathematical concepts that are taught earlier in the curriculum are revisited in the context of a new area of mathematics.

This helps learners to make connections between different mathematical concepts. Retrieving, using and applying concepts regularly, transferring to new contexts helps develop fluency as well as conceptual understanding.

Year 11 is at an adaptive phase post mocks, review previously learn content and filling the gaps before moving on.

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Mutually Beneficial Curriculum Connections

Lots of overlap between Maths, Science, Engineering subjects; we met together to push forward the teaching of algebra in mathematics to support formula work and graph work in science & engineering. Geometry skills particularly support the construction aspects of Manufacturing & Product Design.

We also serve the WVMI curriculum through financial planning, budgeting and other enterprise related aspects.