Department Overview
Mathematics at Biddenham allows students to develop a passion for the subject, from key stage 3 through to A level. The courses we offer are Key Stage 3 Maths, Level 3 Core Maths, GCSE Maths, A level Maths and A level Further Maths.
We are a friendly and open department, who are passionate about our students’ achievements and work towards ensuring all students reach their full potential.
Students are taught the GCSE syllabus over three years allowing them to have a greater exposure to topics tested in year 11. Lessons are delivered in levelled classrooms to ensure that students are appropriately challenged and can be confident in understanding the content.
Students in year 11 also have the opportunity to gain the OCR Level 3 Free Standing Maths Qualification in Additional Mathematics (which carries UCAS points). This supports those who desire to study Maths further at key stage 5.
Post 16 students have the opportunity to study A level Mathematics, A level Further Mathematics and Core Mathematics. This broad range of courses allows students to continue studying the subject at a level that suits their further career aims and potential.
Subject Learning Journey
Who to contact for extra information:
Mr Strzelec
piotr.strzelec@biddenham.beds.sch.uk
Assessments in Mathematics
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Formative assessments are scheduled according to the Assessment calendar. These are the topics covered in year 7 and year 8 (spiral curriculum). Autumn term years 7 and 8: Spring term years 7 and 8: Summer term years 7 and 8: |
There are three GCSE Maths papers: Paper 1: Non-calculator (80 marks, 33%) Each GCSE topic can be assessed on any of the papers. |
A level Maths A level Further Maths Core Maths Paper 2A: assesses – critical analysis of given data and models including spreadsheets and tabular data, statistical techniques (60 marks) |
Exam Board Information
