Senior Department Mathematics
Trinity School
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Welcome to Senior Mathematics
“It is numbers, not words, which make up the language of the universe.”
“Mathematics is the Empress of the Sciences. Without her, there would be no physics,
nor chemistry, nor cosmology. Any field of study depending on statistics, geometry,
or any kind of calculation would simply cease to be. And then, there are the practical
applications: without maths there is no architecture, no commerce, no accurate maps,
or time-keeping: therefore no navigation, nor aviation, nor astronomy.”
“She is all-powerful and she rules ruthlessly.”
Marcus du Sautoy (Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University)
It is with this in mind that we realise what an awesome responsibility and privilege
it is to teach mathematics. It is this realisation that is the source of our motivation
and enthusiasm for mathematics and for the teaching of mathematics at Trinity School.
We view the teaching and learning of mathematics as an exciting journey of discovery
as we search for patterns and develop mathematical skills through investigation,
discussion, practice and application.
Aims & Objectives
At Trinity School we aim:
- to develop, maintain and stimulate students interest, fascination and enjoyment
in mathematics.
- to develop students familiarity with appropriate mathematical concepts, techniques
and vocabulary and with how mathematics can be used and applied to the real world.
- to encourage students to develop personal qualities such as perseverance, initiative,
self-confidence and independence and to be able to work both individually and co-operatively
in a mathematical setting.
- to enable all students to have equal access to mathematics and to experience success
in their work at their own level.
- to provide opportunities for students to stimulate
higher order logical thinking and problem solving skills.
Courses at Key Stages 3 and 4
Key Stage 3
Classes are set according to ability and schemes of work are based on the National
Curriculum. The main text used is the Key Maths series, but this is supplemented
by other texts such as the Mathematics Enhancement Programme (MEP) and by our own
ideas.
Key Stage 4
Classes are set according to ability and schemes of work are based on the National
Curriculum. The main text used is the Pearson Edexcel GCSE books. Students are prepared
for the Edexcel two-tier GCSE and are entered for either the Higher Tier (grades
A* to D) or for the Foundation Tier (C to G).
Mathematics Support
To help pupils with any mathematical problems, we run Maths Support Clubs for various
year groups. This provides help and advice for ongoing class work or homework and
for test or exam revision. In addition, Trinity School has a strong
Learning Support
Department
, which provides one to one, small group and classroom support.
The UK Mathematical Challenge
Each year we enter a number of our more able mathematicians for the UK Mathematical
Challenge, at either Junior, Intermediate or Senior level. The aim of these Mathematical
Challenges is to stimulate greater interest in mathematics across the 11-18 age
group, encouraging participation and rewarding enthusiasm and achievement.
In addition, we enter a team of year 8 and 9 students for the annual UK Team Challenge.
This national competition gives students the opportunity to participate in a wide
range of mathematical activities and adds another dimension to their mathematical
experience.
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