Mathematics
Differentiating needs and integrating success!
Mathematics is taught throughout the school by subject specialists; all the teachers have mathematics (or related) degrees. There are five full time and two part-time members of staff.
The principle aims of the department are to enable girls to:·
- Develop their mathematical knowledge and oral, written and practical skills in a manner which encourages confidence;
- Solve problems, present solutions clearly, check, interpret and prove results;
- To prepare girls for external mathematics examinations;
- Apply mathematics in other subjects and in everyday situations;
- Enjoy their mathematics!
As a core subject, mathematics is taken by all girls in years 7-11. It is a popular choice at A Level when typically between a third and a half of the girls opt to embark on the AS course. Most continue to complete the full A level.
All girls take the higher level EDEXCEL IGCSE Examination in year 11 with those in set 1 taking OCR Additional Mathematics, a stand-alone qualification beyond GCSE level, as well.
Girls in the sixth form are prepared for the OCR advanced level examination with options in statistics and mechanics. Further Mathematics is also offered at AS and A level. This year 16 girls are taking Further Maths in the Lower sixth.
All girls are welcome to come to the weekly Puzzle Club. We also offer a math's clinic where extra help is available.
We are proud of our record of success in examinations and national and local competitions. Our mathematics team has reached the national final of the National Team Challenge Competition twice in the last four years, putting us in the top 50 of the 1200 schools who entered.
