Mathematics
We aim to deliver high quality lessons which inspire, instil confidence and motivate all learners to achieve their best. All our enthusiastic students are able to apply Mathematics in real life situations without limitations or stereotypes.
The Department
Curriculum Leader: Mr J Hughes Deputy Curriculum Leader: Miss B Soler KS4 Coordinator: Mrs H Rock
KS3
What will be studied?
Our current Year 7 and Year 8 Schemes of Learning are based on the approach taken by leading schools in Singapore and adapted for the UK curriculum. The level of challenge is high and learning is modelled 
using a concrete/pictorial/abstract approach to help students develop understanding. Students in Year 7 are taught in form groups and students in Years 8 and 9 are organised into broad bands based on prior attainment and teacher assessment. Year 9 is a foundation year to prepare students for the challenges of GCSE; the scheme of learning enhances and strengthens key aspects of the Year 7 and Year 8 programmes of study that are featured in the GCSE specification whilst having a preview of some of the content and assessment particular to the GCSE course.
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
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Negative Real Numbers Factors and Multiples Fractions Decimals |
Percentages Collecting, organising and displaying data Statistical graphs Ratio, Rate and Speed Introduction to Algebra
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Simple Equations Angles, Parallel Lines and Triangles Angles in Quadrilaterals and Polygons Transformations, Symmetry and Congruence Perimeter and Area of Triangles and Circles Surface Area and Volume of Cuboids, including Cubes |
| Year 8 | ||
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Approximation and Estimation Indices and Standard Form More Percentages Algebraic Expressions, Formulae and Proof Equations and Inequalities in One Variable |
Coordinates and Linear Functions Non-Linear Graphs Number Patterns Geometric Construction and Loci Pythagoras’ Theorem |
Perimeter and Area of Parallelograms and Trapezia Volume and Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders Data Analysis Probability and Sets Trigonometry in Right-Angled Triangles |
St Albans Girls' School regularly enters teams into The Hertfordshire Team Maths Challenges which allow students to compete against local schools. These challenges are within year groups or mixture of ages. In recent years we have regularly qualified for the whole Hertfordshire final.
How can I support my daughter?
- Mathswatch has a range of explanatory videos and home learning tasks to support the learning taking place in class
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Kerboodle has our textbooks (Discovering Mathematics) as well as other resources
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Encourage your daughter to practice her mental maths regularly by asking her what the time is, how much something will cost, how much change to expect etc.
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Encourage her to attend Maths Clubs to ask questions and get support from her class teacher
How are students assessed in Years 7 & 8?
- Small class assessments at the end of each topic
- End of term assessments that will include everything they have learnt so far that year
- In lessons students will be assessed by questioning, classwork and home learning tasks.
What equipment is needed?
A calculator (recommended to the same standard as the Casio fx-83GTX or fx-85GTX as this will be adequate through to year 11), protractor, pair of compasses, ruler, pen and pencil are essential at all times.