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The
Mathematics Department
In the Mathematics Faculty we seek to provide enjoyable lessons
where pupils are encouraged to learn through a variety of teaching styles
in order to extend their mental, written and practical mathematical skills.
In this atmosphere of positive encouragement we believe pupils develop the
confidence so essential for success in this subject.
We fully
support the objectives of the Secondary Framework at Key Stage 3.
Mathematics is taught using an up-to-date range of texts with an emphasis
on student/teacher interaction and appropriate use of ICT, including
interactive whiteboards, in a way that provides both challenge and reward.
Pupils are
placed into groups according to ability at the start of Year 7 and their
progress is constantly monitored to ensure they are kept in the most
appropriate class. We aim to teach every pupil according to their ability
and ensure they are stretched as much as possible.
Whilst the
development of strong number skills is considered paramount, the sensible
use of calculators forms an integral part of our course and we therefore
require that each pupil possesses one. Any member of the Mathematics
Faculty will be pleased to advise on a suitable purchase and the Friends of
Kingshill School are able to supply them at a discount.
We run a
number of clubs and trips to promote the learning of Mathematics and these
have been very popular with pupils. Year 8 and 10 pupils are regularly
entered for the "Maths Challenge", a national award for able
pupils. Visits to colleges and universities provide the opportunity for
pupils to experience Mathematics outside the curriculum and trips to
Mathematical workshops and Maths trails are enjoyable days out.
The
Mathematics Faculty are always pleased to talk to parents about their
child's progress and positively encourage parental involvement. We will
endeavour to keep you informed if there are any problems but will also be
in contact if your child is performing particularly well - something that
all pupils with praise and encouragement are capable of doing.
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