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Introduction:

Mathematics at Thomas Alleyne’s is taught in 8  dedicated maths classrooms,  all of which have interactive whiteboards.

Year 9 

Students in Year 9 study Number, Algebra, Ratio & Proportion, Geometry & Measures, Statistics and Probability. These areas of study are spread over 20 units and students are assessed every half term. In addition to the half termly assessments there is an end of year exam in the summer term. All students receive 7 hours of maths lessons per fortnight.

Year 10 

Students in Year 10 are following the AQA syllabus (8300). They will extend their understanding of Number, Algebra, Ratio & Proportion, Geometry & Measures, Statistics and Probability. They are assessed every half term and will receive an end of year exam in the summer term. All students receive 7 hours of maths lessons per fortnight.

Year 11 

Students in Year 11 continue to follow the AQA syllabus (8300).  They will extend their understanding of Number, Algebra, Ratio & Proportion, Geometry & Measures, Statistics and Probability. They will complete regular assessments including a mock exam before  Christmas. All students receive 7 hours of maths lessons per fortnight.

Year 12 

A-Level Mathematics - students follow the  Edexcel 2 year linear A-Level course.  Students will study pure mathematics, mechanics and statistics. They are assessed every half term and will receive an end of year exam in the summer term. Students will receive 9 hours of maths lessons per fortnight.

A-Level Further Mathematics – students follow the Edexcel 2 year A-Level course. Students will study further pure, mechanics and decision mathematics. They are assessed every half term and will receive an end of year exam in the summer term. Students will receive 7 hours of maths lessons per fortnight.

Year 13 

A-Level Mathematics - students follow the Edexcel 2 year linear A-Level course.  Students will study pure mathematics, mechanics and statistics. They are assessed every half term with mock exams before Christmas.  Students will receive 10 hours of maths lessons per fortnight.

A-Level Further Mathematics – students follow the Edexcel 2 year A-Level course. Students will study further pure, mechanics and decision mathematics. They are assessed every half term with mock exams before Christmas.  Students will receive 7 hours of maths lessons per fortnight

Equipment:

Students are expected to bring the following equipment to all Mathematics lessons:

Black Pen

Pencil

Ruler

Protractor

Compass

Calculator

(We recommend the Casio fx-83 GTCW)

Green Pen

All equipment is available to purchase from the Mathematics department  and the Thomas Alleyne’s online shop.

Department Members

Mrs R Ibbs: Head of Maths

Mr R Freestone: Deputy Head of Maths

Mr B Lloyd: Deputy Head of Maths

Mr C Phillips: Teacher of Maths

Mr R Bury: Teacher of Maths, Teacher of ICT

Mrs A Valdez: Teacher of Maths

Mrs R Fletcher: Teacher of Maths, Teacher of Physical Education

Mrs K Alcock: Teacher of Maths

Mrs J Gill: Intervention Tutor

Mrs L Barker: Intervention Tutor

Extra-Curricular: The department arranges various extracurricular activities including entry to the UK Maths Challenge competitions, the House Maths competition and trips to the Maths Inspiration lectures.