Mathematics Department

Teaching Staff
The Head of Department is:

• Mrs L Headden BEd (Hons)

The other teachers in the department are:

• Mrs Z Horner BSc (Hons) PGCE
• Mr M Lambe BEng PGCE
• Mrs H McCorkell BSc (Hons) PGCE 
• Mrs J Officer BSc (Hons) PGCE (maternity leave)
• Miss E Shannon BSc (Hons) PGCE

External Examinations:

• GCSE Mathematics (CCEA)

• GCSE Additional Mathematics(CCEA)

• GCE AS & A2 Mathematics (CCEA)
   

Description of Department:

The Mathematics department seeks to provide a learning environment which will stimulate and encourage pupils by producing thought provoking and challenging work.  We have high expectations of our pupils and aim that each will achieve their full potential.  

Key Stage Three (Years 8-10)
Pupils are split into four classes of mixed ability and follow the Key Stage 3 programme of study under the main topics Number, Algebra, Measures, Shape and Space, Handling Data and Processes.

Key Stage Four (Years 11 & 12) 
Pupils are split into six classes and take GCSE Mathematics at either Foundation or Higher level, with the majority taking Higher.  From September 2007 there will be no coursework element to the examination.

Additional Mathematics can also be taken providing the opportunity for pupils to study mathematics to a higher standard. 

Years 13 & 14
Pupils can study AS Mathematics in Sixth form and A2 Mathematics in Upper Sixth in a modular course which includes Pure Mathematics and Mechanics. Further Mathematics and Scholarship Mathematics are taught when required.