Mathematics Curriculum Overview
“Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms: it is about understanding” – William Paul Thurston
Being part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, we ensure our curriculum is ambitious and enjoyable through knowledge and skills developed throughout their time at Bristnall Hall. It is inclusive and knowledge rich and it is broad in terms of coverage and (at least) encompassing the breadth of the 2014 English National Curriculum. We ensure it meets the needs of our students and helps to develop character, personal pride and the highest moral standards.
Mathematics is a creative and highly interconnected discipline that has been developed over centuries, providing the solution to some of history’s most intriguing problems. It is essential to everyday life, critical to science, technology and engineering, and necessary for financial literacy and most forms of employment. A high-quality mathematics education therefore provides a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematics, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject. (National Curriculum – Mathematics)
The mathematics curriculum ensures that all learners develop conceptual understanding irrespective of their starting point. Throughout their time in the Academy lessons in mathematics reflect the ability and the prior knowledge of the young people.
Every opportunity is taken to encourage young people to see mathematics in the real world by utilising the relationships we have with external providers, local universities and in-school initiatives to promote the importance of mathematics beyond the classroom environment.
Mathematics plays a large part in many other subject areas, particularly science. Through Numeracy across the Curriculum we ensure learners and staff can recognise opportunities to use the mathematical skills in other subject areas effectively and purposefully.
Independent learning is promoted through all year groups. Sparx Maths is our primary tool in reinforcing this. All homework is set through Sparx Maths which allows learners to pre–visit curriculum areas that are being taught in class. Revision for assessments is also available, as students are pre-notified of the curriculum topics that are forming the assessment. At any time, learners can re-visit curriculum areas to consolidate or refresh their learning. This allows us to make an informed decision in KS4 as to whether a learner should follow a higher tier curriculum or a foundation tier curriculum.
Teaching Staff
- Mrs A Hardman – Area Leader
- Mrs H Bassi – Second in Mathematics
- Mr G Di-Vito – Key Stage Leader
- Mrs J Bhogal – Lead Practitioner
- Mrs A Shepherd – Numeracy across the curriculum
- Mrs R Miah
- Mr I Jones
- Mrs G Bradley
- Miss I Chance
- Mr M Xin
- Mr R Larkin
- Mr K Bhogal
Useful websites/resources for students and parents
- https://sparxmaths.com/
- https://www.onmaths.com/
- https://www.mathsbox.org.uk/index1.php
- https://www.cazoommaths.com/
- https://corbettmaths.com/
Please see Mrs Hardman or Mrs Bassi for support with accessing Sparx Maths or any other online platforms.
Useful Documents
Mathematics Curriculum Topic Intent
Maths Curriculum Overview KS3 Theta
Maths Curriculum Overview KS3 Delta
