Maths
As a department, we place a great deal of emphasis on engaging pupils with the beauty and surprise of mathematics, helping them to understand not only its utility, but its intrigue.
In the Junior School, we have redesigned our First and Second Form scheme of work to ensure that deep understanding of important mathematical concepts is developed and that fundamental techniques are mastered. Pupils will learn how to apply these techniques in real life situations and for solving problems – skills invaluable for maths, their future academic studies, and their careers.
Pupils will also be prepared for, and take part in, the UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Maths Challenge, which gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their problem solving abilities as they pitch themselves against the best mathematicians nationally. Several pupils have achieved gold awards and pupils often gain invitations to subsequent rounds.
From Lent term of Third Form to Summer Term of Fifth Form, pupils are prepared to sit the IGCSE Mathematics qualification. This course is designed to develop students’ problem-solving skills, as well as placing a high value on algebraic proof and reasoned argument. It provides pupils of all ability ranges the best possible chance of success, whilst stretching the most able and helping them prepare for the study of A Level mathematics.
Many pupils continue to study Mathematics in the Sixth Form and often beyond. We offer both A Level Mathematics and A Level Further Mathematics which are challenging and interesting courses. Both courses are popular choices at Denstone, with around 40% of pupils taking Maths and around 10% taking Further Maths. We constantly work hard to develop our A level resources and seek innovative ways to deliver the A level curriculum. Additionally, we offer support to those pupils sitting entrance exams to study mathematics at the top universities.
The Mathematics Department at Denstone is lucky enough to be housed in a super 2018 addition to the campus, The Derbyshire Building, which we share with Modern Foreign Languages. It is a two storey, 12 classroom building with smartboards and the very latest in teaching technology and furniture.
IGCSE Mathematics Curriculum | PDF 204KB
IGCSE Further Mathematics Curriculum | PDF 152KB