Welcome to Maths

Mathematics is important because it provides the skills, knowledge and understanding for young people and adults to progress in work, education and life.

At Castle Manor Academy we therefore believe that students deserve a creative and ambitious mathematics curriculum, rich in skills and knowledge, which ignites curiosity and prepares them well for everyday life and future employment.

Our Head of department Mrs Jackson and Second in charge of Mathematics, Mrs Humphry, spend time visiting our Primary schools to ensure that there is a smooth transition in learning from Year 6 to Year 7 each year with our Curriculum Plans adapted accordingly.

In the Autumn Term our Year 7 students complete Career lessons in Maths showcasing why Maths is important in the real World. Year 7 will celebrate Numeracy day in May and Money Week in June. During the Summer Term our gifted and talented Year 7 students compete in the National UKMT Junior Mathematical Challenge. It encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought and fluency to make students think. The problems on the Junior Maths Challenge are designed to make students think, most are accessible yet still challenge those with more experience.

The Mathematics Curriculum Plan prepares students at KS3 and KS4 to achieve the best GCSE grade possible. Progress for all students is implemented through our lesson structure, frequent interleaving of prior learning, knowledge of mathematical facts, concepts and key mathematical vocabulary.

In each topic area within our Maths Curriculum Plan, the topics are broken into key strands which are linked to the National Curriculum for KS3 & KS4. Within the Curriculum there are many links between different areas of mathematics.

The Curriculum Plan for mathematics is reviewed and adapted for all year groups when required to ensure a coherent learning journey from KS2 to KS3 and then to KS4.