Mathematics

“I enjoy the challenge that Maths gives you and the thrill that you get when you solve a problem. I really enjoy the use of the Bowland Mathematics tasks; the tasks challenge every aspect of Maths that you learn at Bishop” 

Lachlan Wright (Year 9)

“This year at Bishop Stopford my Maths skills have improved immensely. A year ago I never would have dreamed that I would be where I am in Maths now. The teaching is incredible and really well planned. They make the lessons enjoyable – so easier to remember.”

Sophie Imran (Year 7)

The Mathematics department recognise the importance of and beauty in Maths. We are all committed to getting students outstanding results. Maths lessons now incorporate functional skills as this will benefit our students in their future lives. Year 7 have one piece of homework a week and all other year groups have two pieces of homework per week; as a faculty we feel the regular consolidation of skills is vital to students’ future progress. As a faculty, we really enjoy solving Mathematical problems and try to encourage a similar ethos in our students.

Key Stage 3

Students follow the Renewed Framework for Mathematics at Key Stage 3. We are in the process of working on changing the way we assess at Key Stage 3; currently we get excellent results with our Year 9.

Key Stage 4

Year 10 from September 2010

Year 10 will be starting a new GCSE course from September 2010. Students follow OCR Modular A Mathematics course. Each student will take 3 modules during year 10 and 11, the final module is examined in June.

OCR Modular A Mathematics – new course from 2010

25% Unit A exam 25% Unit B exam 50% Unit C exam

Year 11 from September 2010

Students follow OCR Modular C Mathematics course. Each student will take up to 3 module exams during Year 10 and 11 and then a final exam in Year 11.

OCR Modular C Mathematics – old course

50% Two best module results.

50% Final examination in year 11

Key Stage 5

Students follow Edexcel Mathematics and Edexcel Further Mathematics. In the Maths A-level, students are all taught Pure Mathematics but also choose either Mechanics or Statistics.

Edexcel GCE Mathematics

AS:      1/3  Core Mathematics 1

1/3 Core Mathematics 2

1/3 Mechanics 1 / Statistics 1

A2:      1/3 Core Mathematics 3

1/3 Core Mathematics 4

1/3 Mechanics 2 / Statistics 2 

Enrichment Opportunities

Students from year 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 13 will have the opportunity to participate in the Maths Challenge.

There are regular puzzle competitions in year 7 and 8.

Selected students in year 8 and 9 will take part in the World of Maths Day.