30 – Key Stage 4 Choices, 2011
“ The staff work incredibly hard to meet the needs of every individual student regardless of their background. “ – Ofsted 2011
Mathematics Department The Mathematics Department gives students the opportunity to study mathematics at GCSE level in order to prepare them for the challenges of working life. After studying GCSE Mathematics at Brooke Weston, many students continue their mathematical studies at AS and A2 level, as well as following university and college courses. The Department is well equipped with resources to support students, including the use of software packages and PowerPoint presentations.
Courses offered in Mathematics: GCSE Mathematics GCSE Linked Pair (Mathematics Pilot)
GCSE Mathematics (AQA Modular) Entry: Most students take GCSE Mathematics.
Overview: This is a core course, taught over four lessons per week. This course follows the AQA (B) Modular Scheme. It provides a carefully staged route of progression through mathematics at this level; fosters an understanding of the relationship between the mathematics content and its actual use in the real world; and enables students to be functional in their use of mathematics.
Unit descriptors: The course is designed to give students a broad and balanced mathematics curriculum covering topics in: Number: Percentages, fractions, ratio, indices Algebra: Simplifying, solving and dealing with complex expressions and equations Shape & Space: Transforming complex shapes using translations and enlargements