Quick Pick
Mathematics Dept
- Wednesday, 22 June 2011
Mathematics at St Columb's College...
Subject Leader: Mr B Keys
Teachers
Mr B Keys - Head of Department
Mr D Barr
Mrs J Convery
Mrs M Doherty
Miss C Ferguson
Miss D Hillick
Miss E Kerr
Mr B Logue
Mr D Marlow
Mrs M McMullan
Mrs M O'Riordan
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Subject Title |
Board |
Description |
Level (KS3,GCSE,AS,A2,AVCE) |
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KS3 Mathematics
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KS3 |
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GCSE Mathematics |
AQA |
Higher course will be taught to all pupils. |
GCSE |
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GCSE Additional Mathematics |
CCEA |
3 Classes will follow this course at KS4 |
GCSE |
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GCSE Statistics |
AQA |
1 Class will follow this course at KS4 |
GCSE |
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A/L Mathematics |
CCEA |
Suitable for Cand.s who gain grade A at GCSE |
AS, A2 |
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A/L Further Mathematics |
CCEA |
Suitable for Cand.s who gain grade C or better in GCSE Additional Mathematics |
AS, A2 |
Departmental Overview:
The Department contains a suite of 7 rooms in the Junior School plus 2 in the Senior School. There are 10 teachers in the Department.
All pupils in Years 8-10 study towards KS3 examinations. They are taught in mixed ability classes.
In Years 11 and 12 the pupils are taught in streamed classes according to one of the following:
Additional Mathematics GCSE & Mathematics GCSE
Statistics GCSE & Mathematics GCSE
Mathematics GCSE
At A-Level (Year13) everyone studies CCEA Modules in Core Mathematics 1, Core Mathematics 2 and Mechanics 1.
In Year14 the students study modules: Core Mathematics 3, Core Mathematics 4 and Statistics 1. These students will also complete a short project that will entitle them to apply for the qualification: Key Skills: Level 3: Application of Number.
Further Mathematics students will study a combination of modules: Further Mathematics 1, Further Mathematics 2, Further Mathematics 3, Mechanics 2, Mechanics 3 and Statistics 2.
What Do I Need to Study A-Level Mathematics?
Grade A in GCSE Mathematics.
Note a Grade B may be acceptable if your Mathematics teacher assesses you for Grade A before you sit your examination, and considers your work is at an appropriate level, and is satisfied you have a good understanding of Algebra & Problem Solving.
Activities / Competitions
Throughout the year there are many mathematical events and competitions in which pupils are encouraged to participate:
November – some Year 13 and most of Year 14 pupils sit the Senior Maths Challenge.
February - about 50 pupils from Years 11 - 12 enter the Intermediate Maths Challenge.
April – about 50 pupils from Year 9 enter the Junior Maths Challenge.
KS4 students also participate each year in a Mathématiques Sans Frontières Competition and LASCO Competition.
KS3 pupils are all encouraged to take part in activities which require logic and strategy, such as: Problem Solving days, Game 24, Suduko.
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