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Mathematics

KS3
Mathematics at KS3 is a direct continuation of work begun at both middle schools and is focused on the demands of the National Curriculum for Mathematics.

KS3 Mathematics is derived from the programme of study contained in the "Framework for Teaching Mathematics: Years 7, 8 and 9"
The "Framework" approach places great emphasis on numerical skills. The expected response from students is:
       Can I solve this problem mentally?
       Do I need to use any written method (formal of informal)?
       Do I need to use some appropriate technology e.g. calculator, specific    computer software etc?

The KS3 course also covers:
       Number/Algebra
       Shape, Space and Measures
       Data Handling and Probability
This course uses a variety of resources and teaching approaches. All students complete KS3 with SATS in May and are regularly assessed on progress throughout the year.

KS4
All students will follow a modular route to GCSE certification. During year 10 students will take two external examinations assessing Number and Handling Data. Shape, space and measure and Algebra are assessed at the end of year 11.

Students may also select to study GCSE Statistics as an option in Year 10 and 11.
By the end of their time at Wolgarston students will:

Have been given the opportunity to progress at the rate appropriate to their ability.
Have experienced Mathematics in a variety of contexts, including the workplace.
Have been given the opportunity to explore new areas of Mathematics and study the subject to advanced level where appropriate.
Have developed their understanding, skills and enjoyment of Mathematics.)

KS5 Sixth Form
The AS/A level course consists of modules covering Pure Mathematics, Mechanics, Statistics and Decision Mathematics.
Units at AS

Core 1- Algebra, Co-ordinate Geometry, Introductory Differentiation and Integration.

Core 2- Algebra/Functions, Sequences/Series, Trigonometry, Exponentials, Logarithms, Differentiation and Integration.

either

    3. Mechanics 1 (Mathematical Modeling, Kinetics in One/Two Dimensions, Statics/Forces, Momentum, Newton�s Laws of Motion, Connected Particles and Projectiles).

or

    4. Decision 1 (Simple Ideas of Algorithms, Graphs/Networks, Spanning Trees, Matchings, Shortest Paths, Route Inspection/Traveling Salesperson Problems, Linear Programming and Mathematical Modeling).

Units at A2

    5. Core 3 (Further Algebra/Functions, Trigonometry, Exponentials, Logarithms, Numerical Methods, Differentiation and Integration).
    6. Core 4 (Further Algebra/Functions, Co-ordinate Geometry in the (x/y) plane, Sequences/Series, Trigonometry, Exponentials, Logarithms, Vectors, Differentiation and Integration).

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7. Mechanics 2 (Mathematical Modeling, Moments, Centres of Mass, Kinetics, Newton�s Laws of Motion, Application of Differential Equations, Uniform/Verticular Circular Motion, Work and Energy).

or

8. Statistics 1 (Numerical Measures, Probability, Binomial/Normal Distributions, Estimation, Correlation and Regression).