Maths

Competencies

C1: Numerical Agility

C2: Algebraic fluency

C3: Geometric reasoning

C4: Data interpretation

Course Overview

• Indices and standard form

• Pythagoras' Theorem

• Algebra

• Polygons

• Straight line graphs

• Fractions, decimals and percentages

• Equations and inequalities

• Bounds

• Circles

• Transformations

• Factorising

• Ratio

Assessments

Common Tests take place once per term - usually shortly after each half term.  Papers are graded A*-E.

To assess progress in each of the competencies, teachers will consider performances in the most recent Common Test  along with performances in any recent class tests.

Competencies C1-C3 will be assessed at every grading point while Competency C4 will only be assessed in the Summer Term.

Recommended Reading

Bellos, A. Can you Solve my Problems?  (2016)

Bellos, A. and Harriss, E.  Snowflake Seashell Star (2015)

Bolt, B. A Mathematical Pandora Box (2010)

Crilly, T. 50 Mathematical Ideas You Really Need to Know (2007)

Enzensberger, H. M. The Number Devil (1997)

Fry, H. and Oléron Evans, T.  The Indisputable Existence of Santa Claus (2017)

Gardner, M. Entertaining Mathematical Puzzles (1987)

Gardner, M. My Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles (1994)

Gardner, M. Aha! Insight & aha! Gotcha (2006)

Gardner, M. Mathematics, Magic and Mystery (2012)

Greiller, D. Elastic Numbers (2017)

Mason, J., Stacey, K. and Burton, L. Thinking Mathematically (1982)

Padua, S. The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage (2015)

Stannard, R. The 'Uncle Albert' Series (1989 - 1998)

Stewart, I. Professor Stewart's Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities (2008)

Wells, D. Book of Curious & Interesting Mathematics  (1997)