Mathematics
Welcome to the Faculty of Mathematics
Miss C Lepage
Faculty Leader - Mathematics
Mathematics Faculty Statement & Aims
Aims and Objectives
Following the Programmes of Study from the National Curriculum, our Mathematics curriculum aims to provide a broad and balanced learning experience that develops:
- A positive attitude towards mathematics and an appreciation of its fascination
- Competence and confidence in mathematical knowledge, concepts, and skills.
- The ability to solve problems, reason logically, think systematically, and work accurately.
- Skills to work independently and collaboratively with others.
- The ability to communicate mathematical ideas effectively.
- The ability to apply mathematics across the curriculum and in real-life situations.
- Understanding through enquiry, experimentation, and exploration.
Through careful planning and preparation, we ensure that students have opportunities across the school to engage in:
- Practical activities and mathematical games
- Problem-solving challenges
- Individual, group, and whole-class discussions and activities
- Open-ended and structured tasks
- A variety of calculation methods, including mental strategies, pencil and paper, and use of calculators
- Learning with technology, including computers and iPads, to enhance mathematical understanding
Mathematics Curriculum Statement
Mathematics develops our pupils’ concepts, skills, and thinking strategies, enabling them to understand and make sense of the world around them. It provides powerful tools for analysing and communicating information, solving practical problems, and exploring real-life situations. Through mathematics, children also foster creativity, logical reasoning, and confidence in applying their knowledge to a wide range of contexts.
Our Mathematics curriculum is built around four key strands of learning:
- Number – including counting, place value, operations, and fractions
- Measurement – including weight, capacity, length, time, and money
- Geometry – including shape, symmetry, and positional language
- Statistics – including interpreting and analysing visual data
These strands are interconnected and together develop a broad range of skills that are essential across the curriculum. They are taught through carefully planned Programmes of Study across all Key Stages, ensuring progression and depth of understanding.
Our curriculum is flexible and inclusive, designed to meet the diverse needs and abilities of all pupils—from those with complex learning needs to those working towards external qualifications.
Ultimately, mathematics develops our learners’ essential life skills, preparing them to think critically, solve problems, and succeed in ‘Life after Meadow’.
Miss Lepage
Faculty Lead, Mathematics
Awards & Qualifications
The pupil’s programme of study is based on the yearly teaching objectives set out in the National Curriculum.
Each class will follow the appropriate programme of study for the pupils. These will also need to be differentiated within the class to ensure each child’s individual needs are met. Different classes will follow appropriate year group planning identified by teachers teaching these classes.
On entering Meadow High School pupils levels range from P Scales to level 3/4. There can be a large range of differentiation within any one class. To enable our pupils to progress, we need to build on their previous knowledge and plug the gaps in their learning.
Key Stage 3
KS3 follow on appropriate programmes of study from Early Years, KS1, KS2 curriculum or an individualised curriculum to extend learning and provide further challenge.
Key Stage 4
KS4 follow on appropriate accredited Programme of Study through either AQA Mathematics Entry Level qualifications. To extend and challenge pupil learning, there is an opportunity to work towards Edexcel Functional Level 1 Mathematics Award.
Key Stage 5
KS5 follow on appropriate accredited Programme of Study continuing with AQA Mathematics Entry Level qualifications. Pupils will work towards achieving Edexcel Functional Numeracy Skills Level 1 and/or GCSE. Where appropriate pupils will work on consolidation of knowledge and focus on learning life skills relevant to functional skills needed when pupils leave school. This allows pupils to build on their previous knowledge and plug the gaps in their learning.
Extended Learning
This is part of the agreed extended learning policy. At Meadow High School we recognise the crucial importance of an active educational partnership between home and school. To support this we have adopted a policy of extended learning rather than a rigid homework system as this can demand organisational skills which some of the pupils are still acquiring. Extended learning (homework) can play a positive role in raising a child’s level of attainment. It is an extension of school work so therefore on some occasions tasks may appear more challenging or difficult. However, we also acknowledge the important role of free time in a child’s growth and development and ensure that children are not overburdened.
All students who are given homework must have a red homework book in which the homework is written down or in case of a worksheet, glued in. Students should complete their homework using this book to avoid work getting lost or crumpled. Students are awarded certificates, for every 10 pieces of homework completed, in recognition of their hard work and effort.