Mathematics is an important part of everyday life. Even the simplest of tasks involves some level of Mathematics, for example, looking up the time of the next bus, or buying sweets in a shop.  The department’s aim is to ensure that all students enjoy learning, make progress and achieve in Mathematics.

Mathematics at secondary school builds upon what is taught at primary school extending the application of the work to familiar and unfamiliar situations. Although key concepts are frequently revisited they are extended and applied each time and are interspersed with new topics.  Students are taught by a range of teaching methods including the traditional text book but also by enquiry and interaction with rich extended tasks and by the use of technology.

The Mathematics department has eight highly qualified, dedicated Mathematics teachers. We introduce the students to puzzles and investigations as well as teaching them to apply Mathematics to real-life situations. We are involved with the national initiative of ‘My Money Week’ and enter students into National competitions such as the UKMT Challenge. ​​
Staff
Subject Leader
​​​Mrs V Hodson
hodson.v@kevi.org.uk
Teaching Staff
​Mr G Distin
​Mrs J L Donaldson
Mr I M Humphreys
Ms E J Knights
​Mr N Moore
Downloads
Links
Maths YouTube channel
  • KS3
  • GCSE
  • A LEVEL
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Key Stage 3

Key concepts are reinforced and developed throughout Key Stage 3 using a range of problem solving and real-life applications. Functional tasks prepare students with for their studies at Key Stage 4 and enhance their skills of enquiry, encouraging tenacity and persistence when encountering unexpected mathematical situations. 

GCSE

Students begin their GCSE studies in this subject in the summer term of Year 9.  Nationally, significant changes have taken place in Mathematics examinations: a new GCSE with revised grading was introduced for first teaching in September 2015 (Grades of 0-9 replacing the current U-A*).  There is now more emphasis on problem solving and applying knowledge to contexts than there was previously.  Some students will also take standalone qualifications including the Level 2 Edexcel Award in Algebra to provide a focus and examination practice throughout their course.
Exam board information
Edexcel
Foundation and Higher

A Level

Students have the opportunity to study Maths beyond GCSE level and this is a popular choice for many.   When demand has been sufficient we have offered Further Maths and Additional Maths in addition to our very successful A level Maths students.  Students are currently offered a variety of modules including Statistics, Decision and Mechanics.  The A Level course changes from September 2017. 
All students have the opportunity to support their learning through ICT provision.  Key Stage 5 students are provided with free access to the A level MEI website, which provides invaluable resources to reinforce in class learning.  ​