Curriculum Mathematics
Curriculum Intent:
Southall School deals with a range of abilities within mathematics. Some students enter the school unable to count or recognize numbers whilst others may be comfortable with multiplying two-digit numbers together. Overall, the general mathematical ability level of students entering the school in Year 7 when comparing with nationally expected outcomes is low and would equate to a range of mathematical development of a EYFS through Year 2 student. A few students may have lower or higher ability than this depending on their complexity of condition. As such, the curriculum and associated schemes of work are tailored to incorporate P-level, key stage 1, key stage 2, key stage 3 and key stage 4 outcomes depending on the particular ability and needs of the student. The scheme of work includes differentiated activities between year groups, within year groups and within classes. As such, schemes of work provide the resources to tailor an individualized or small group approach to learning and are necessarily fluid in nature.
The Mathematics department at Southall School has adopted a Maths Mastery approach to learning based on the simple idea that showing someone HOW you do something is not the same as understanding WHY you do it. WHY you do something enables the learner to UNDERSTAND and APPLY that knowledge in future learning. Significant time is therefore spent developing deep knowledge of the key ideas that are needed to underpin future learning. The structure and connections within the mathematics are emphasized so that pupils develop deep learning that can be sustained. Repetitive small steps of learning not only enable pupils to see their progress and experience success but helps to consolidate skills before moving on. In turn, this consolidation of skills frees up working memory reducing reliance on the need to remember and recall facts.
KS3 Curriculum
These years are generally used to improve and consolidate the basic mathematical skills of each student. Most students entering the school in Year 7 will use White Rose Maths alongside some bespoke intervention strategies such as: Dynamo Maths (aimed at low achievers or dyscalculic learners), MyMaths and TTRockstars. Lessons for more complex students will vary depending on the approaches required to meet need. In all cases the individual teacher decides on the ‘best-fit’ for their class.
KS4 Curriculum
Most students in KS4 will continue to follow the Maths Mastery approach for their mathematics allowing for small steps of learning towards AQA Entry Level qualifications at Entry Levels 1, 2 or 3. Accreditation for more complex low ability groups will be achieved through different Entry Level qualifications such as Life and Living Skills. Those students who have proven they have the necessary ability (usually can attain an Entry Level 3 AQA qualification), focus, and appropriate coping strategies (students may have ability but struggle under the pressure of a long exam) may be entered for the AQA GCSE Mathematics award.
Curriculum Coverage
In KS3 the curriculum is primarily driven by the National Curriculum Outcomes for school years 1 to 6. For lower ability students or those with more complex conditions, coverage from the National Curriculum for P-scales or Early Years is used. In KS4 the curriculum not only encompasses the outcomes for KS3 mentioned previously but also those from Entry Level and GCSE programmes of study. This of course, depends on the ability and complexities of conditions of the pupil.
KS3 Maths Curriculum Implementation and Overview:
In KS3, pupils access daily maths sessions learn to develop understanding of number and calculating. The curriculum is delivered on a 2 year rolling program.
Year 1
| Term | Route 1 – Themes | Route 2 – Themes | Route 3 – Themes |
| Autumn term 1 | Match, Sort and Compare: | Number: Place Value: Number: Addition and Subtraction: | Number: Place Value: Number: Addition and Subtraction: |
| Autumn term 2 | It’s me 1,2,3: Circles and Triangles: 1,2,3,4,5: Shapes with 4 sides: | Geometry: Shape: Geometry: Position & Direction: Shapes with 4 sides: | Number: Multiplication and division: Number: Fractions: |
| Spring term 1 | Alive in 5: Mass and Capacity: Growing 6, 7, 8: | Number: Place Value: Measurement: Money: Number: Multiplication and Division: | Number: Multiplication and Division: Number: Decimals: |
| Spring term 2 | Length, Time, and Height: Building 9 and 10: 3-D Shapes: | Measurement: Length and Height: Measurement: Mass, Capacity, and temperature. | Measurement: Area: Measurement: Length and Perimeter: Statistics: |
| Summer term 1 | To 20 and beyond: How many now? Manipulate, compose and decompose: | Number: Fractions: Measurement: time: | Number: Decimals: Measurement: Money: |
| Summer term 2 | Sharing and grouping: Visualise, build and map: | Statistics: Consolidation: | Geometry: Shape, Position and Direction: Measurement: Time: |
Year 2
| Term | Route 1 – Themes | Route 2 – Themes | Route 3 – Themes |
| Autumn term 1 | Number: Place Value: Number: Addition and Subtraction: | Number: Place value: Number: Addition and subtraction: | Number: Place Value: Number: Addition and subtraction: |
| Autumn term 2 | Geometry: Shape: Geometry: Position & Direction: | Geometry: Shape: Number: Addition and subtraction: Number: Multiplication and division: | Number: Multiplication and Division: Number: Fractions: |
| Spring term 1 | Number: Place Value Measurement: Money: Number: Multiplication and Division: | Number: Place Value Measurement: Money: Number: Multiplication and Division: | Number: Multiplication and Division: Number: Fractions: |
| Spring term 2 | Measurement: Length and Height: Measurement: Mass, Capacity, and temperature: | Measurement: Length and Height: Measurement: Mass and Capacity: | Number: Decimals and Percentages: Measurement: Perimeter, Area and Volume: Statistics: |
| Summer term 1 | Number: Fractions: Measurement: time: | Number: Fractions: Measurement: Time: | Number: Decimals: Number: Negative numbers: |
| Summer term 2 | Statistics: Consolidation: | Statistics: Consolidation: | Geometry: Shape, Position and Direction: Life and living problem solving: Consolidation: |
KS4 Maths Curriculum Implementation and Overview:
In KS4 pupils, pupils extend their knowledge of number, calculating and problem solving and apply their learning towards qualifications. The pathway through the KS4 curriculum is dependent on the need and ability of the pupil. Below are tables showing the different routes of learning pupils can take.
Route 1: 3-year program is based on consolidation of the KS3 curriculum
Route 2: 3-year program
| Entry Point | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Year 9 Route 2a Entry Level Pathway | Number: Place Value: Number: Addition and Subtraction | Number: Multiplication and division: Number: Fractions | Number: Multiplication and Division: Number: Decimals | Measurement: Area: Measurement: Length and Perimeter: Statistics: | Number: Decimals: Measurement: Money: | Geometry: Shape, Position and Direction: Measurement: Time: |
| Year 10 Route 2b Entry Level Pathway | Number: Place Value: Number: Addition and subtraction: | Number: Multiplication and Division: Number: Fractions | Number: Multiplication and Division: Number: Fractions: | Number: Decimals and Percentages: Measurement: Perimeter and area And Volume: Statistics: | Number: Decimals: Geometry: Shape: | Geometry: Position and Direction: Number: Negative numbers: Life and living problem solving: |
| Year 11 Route 2c Entry Level Pathway | Number: Place Value: Number: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division: | Number: Fractions: Measurement: Converting units: | Number: Decimals/Money: Number: Fractions, decimals and percentages: | Measurement: Area, perimeter and volume: Statistics: | Geometry: Shape: Geometry: Shape, Position and Direction: | Number: Ratio & Algebra: |
Route 3: 3-year program
| Entry Point | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Year 9 Route 3a Entry Level Pathway | Number: Place Value: Number: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division: | Number: Decimals/Money: Number: Fractions, decimals and percentages: | Geometry: Shape, Position and Direction: | Measurement: Area, perimeter and volume: Measurement: Converting units: Statistics: | Number: Ratio: | Number: Algebra: |
| Year 10 Route 3b Entry Level Pathway | Place Value & Proportion: Place value & ordering integers & decimals: Place Value & Proportion: Fractions, decimal & percentage equivalence: Applications of number: Solving problems with addition & subtraction: | Application of number: solving problems with multiplication & division: Fractions & percentages of amounts: Fractional thinking: Addition & subtraction of fractions: | Lines & Angles: Constructing, measuring & using geometric notation: Lines & Angles: Developing geometric reasoning: | Reasoning with data: The data handling cycle: Reasoning with data: Measures of location: | Reasoning with number: Sets & Probability: Algebraic thinking: Sequencing: | Algebraic thinking: Understand and use algebraic notation: Algebraic thinking: Equality & equivalence: |
| Year 11 Route 3c Entry Level Pathway | Directed number: Operation s& equations with directed number: Developing number: Standard index form: Reasoning with number: Prime numbers & proof: Developing number: Number sense: | Developing number: Fractions & percentages: Reasoning with number: Developing number sense: Proportional reasoning: Multiplying and dividing fractions: | Developing geometry: Angles in parallel lines & polygons: Developing geometry: Area of trapezia & circles: Developing geometry: Area of trapezia & circles: | Representations: Representation data: Representations: Tables and probability: Proportional reasoning: Multiplicative change: | Proportional reasoning: Ratio & Scale: Representations: Working in the Cartesian plane: | Algebraic techniques: Brackets, equations & inequalities: Algebraic techniques: sequences: Algebraic techniques: Indices: |