Maths

Intent

We aim to create confident and enthusiastic mathematicians who have a love of learning.

Mathematics is known as one of the gatekeepers for success in all fields of life. As such, we consider Maths to be more than just a subject. We have high expectations of all our young Mathematicians who are encouraged to take risks to develop the skills to problem solve in a range of contexts.  We equip our Mathematicians with numeracy skills to allow them to work fluently and reason mathematically. They will be able to see the relevance of their learning and see how it links to the world of work as well helping them connect to the world around them. Our students are resilient problem solvers, who can work co-operatively to tackle the most challenging problems as well as independent learners who are able identify their strengths and areas for improvement.

As practitioners, we ensure students flourish by delivering inspiring lessons where they are challenged to deepen their understanding. We foster a culture of inquisitiveness and encourage our students to ask, and answer thought provoking mathematical questions.

We have developed a scheme of work which promotes problem solving and builds resilience within our young people. Students can relate their learning to themselves and the world around them through careers and history links. Our curriculum ensures a smooth transition from KS2, building a solid mastery of key concepts in KS3 before using these to tackle complex problems in KS4 and KS5. We teach greater depth at KS4 so students flourish at KS5 as they have a holistic understanding of concepts. A focus on oracy means our students can express themselves confidently using subject specialist vocabulary and develop a full understanding of the key strands. Maths helps students understand, challenge and connect to their environment by giving them the tools to interpret the world full of information that surrounds them. We ensure all our students flourish and develop a love and appreciation for all the Mathematics around them through our teaching methods which aim to increase curiosity and ensure all students reach their full potential.

Learning Journey KS3

canon slade learning journey ks3 mathematics 2.pdf

 

 Learning Journey KS4

canon slade learning journey ks4 mathematics.pdf

  

 Learning Journey KS5

canon slade learning journey ks5 a level 2025.pdf

 

canon slade learning journey ks5 further a level 2025.pdf

 

 Assessment Calendar

maths assessment calendar.pdf

 

By year 11 a student of Mathematics will be able to:

• accurately recall facts, terminology and definitions
• use and interpret notation correctly
• accurately carry out routine procedures or set tasks requiring multi-step solutions
• make deductions, inferences and draw conclusions from mathematical information
• construct chains of reasoning to achieve a given result
• interpret and communicate information accurately
• present arguments and proofs
• assess the validity of an argument and critically evaluate a given way of presenting information
• translate problems in mathematical or non-mathematical contexts into a process or a series of mathematical processes
• make and use connections between different parts of mathematics
• interpret results in the context of the given problem
• evaluate methods used and results obtained
• evaluate solutions to identify how they may have been affected by assumptions made

By year 13 a student of Mathematics or Further Mathematics will be able to:

• understand mathematics and mathematical processes in ways that promote confidence, foster enjoyment and provide a strong foundation for progress to further study
• extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques
• understand coherence and progression in mathematics and how different areas of mathematics are connected
• apply mathematics in other fields of study and be aware of the relevance of mathematics to the world of work and to situations in society in general
• use their mathematical knowledge to make logical and reasoned decisions in solving problems both within pure mathematics and in a variety of contexts, and communicate the mathematical rationale for these decisions clearly
• reason logically and recognise incorrect reasoning
• generalise mathematically
• construct mathematical proofs
• use their mathematical skills and techniques to solve challenging problems which require them to decide on the solution strategy
• recognise when mathematics can be used to analyse and solve a problem in context
• represent situations mathematically and understand the relationship between problems in context and mathematical models that may be applied to solve them
• draw diagrams and sketch graphs to help explore mathematical situations and interpret solutions
• make deductions and inferences and draw conclusions by using mathematical reasoning
• interpret solutions and communicate their interpretation effectively in the context of the problem
• read and comprehend mathematical arguments, including justifications of methods and formulae, and communicate their understanding
• read and comprehend articles concerning applications of mathematics and communicate their understanding
• use technology such as calculators and computers effectively, and recognise when such use may be inappropriate
• take increasing responsibility for their own learning and the evaluation of their own mathematical development.