Maths
In the Mathematics faculty at Magdalen we aim for our pupils to be engaged by the challenges of problem solving and investigative tasks and to develop their independent and creative mathematical thinking skills. We aim for all pupils to become self-confident and resilient mathematical learners.
Mathematics is an exciting subject and we encourage our students to enjoy the challenges it offers and to appreciate the importance of mathematics in understanding and shaping the world around us. As well as preparing our students with the mathematical skills they will need in the workplace and in their everyday adult lives, we also aim to provide students with opportunities to experience the pleasure afforded from the pursuit of mathematical ideas and patterns for their own sake.
| Year 7 | - Numbers and Number Systems - Counting and Comparing - Calculating - Visualising and Constructing - Properties of shape - Algebraic Proficiency - Fractions, Decimals and Percentages - Proportional Reasoning - Sequences - Measuring Space |
- Investigating Angles - Solving Equations and Inequalities - Checking, Approximating and Estimating - Mathematical Movement - Presentation of Data - Measuring Data |
| Year 8 | - Numbers and Number Systems - Calculating: Mental Arithmetic - Calculating: Division - Visualising and Construction 2D and 3D - Properties of Shape - Algebraic Proficiency - Fractions, Decimals and Percentages - Proportional Reasoning - Sequences - Measuring Space |
- Investigating Angles - Solving Equations and Inequalities - Calculating Space - Checking and Estimating - Mathematical movement - Measuring Data - Presentation of Data - Problem Solving |
| Year 9 | - Numbers and Number Systems - Calculating - Visualising and Constructing - Understanding Risk - Algebraic Proficiency - Fractions, Decimals and Percentages - Proportional Reasoning - Sequences |
- Investigating Angles - Calculating Space - Algebraic Proficiency: Graphs - Understanding Risk - Presentation of Data - Measuring Data - Problem Solving |
| Year 10 Foundation |
- Calculating - Visualising and Constructing - Algebraic Proficiency - Proportional Reasoning - Sequences - Solving Equations and Inequalities - Calculating Space |
- Conjecturing - Algebraic Proficiency: Graphs - Probability - Analysing Statistics - Fractions, Decimals and Percentages - Revision |
| Year 10 Higher |
- Algebraic Proficiency - Calculating - Calculating Space - Mathematical movement - Statistics - Proportional Reasoning |
- Solving Equations and Inequalities - Probability - Conjecturing - Algebraic Proficiency: Graphs - Fractions, Decimals and Percentages - Revision |
| Year 11 Foundation |
- Investigating Properties of Shapes - Calculating - Solving Equations and Inequalities - Calculating Space - Mathematical movement - Algebraic Proficiency - Synoptic Review |
- Proportional Reasoning - Sequences - Fractions, Decimals and Percentages - Statistics - Conjecturing - Revision |
| Year 11 Higher |
- Investigating Properties of Shapes - Calculating - Solving Equations and Inequalities - Constructions - Mathematical movement - Algebraic Proficiency - Synoptic Review |
- Coordinate Geometry - Proportional Reasoning - Sequences - Fractions, Decimals and Percentages - Algebraic Proficiency: Graphs - Conjecturing - Revision |
| Year 12 | - Quadratic Functions - Equations and Inequalities - Surds and Indices - Coordinate Geometry - Vectors - Trigonometry - Kinematics - Forces - The Binominal Expansion - Variable Acceleration - Proof |
- Polynomials - Graphs and Transformation - Differentiation - Integration - Exponentials and Logarithms - Data Collection and Processing - Probability - Binominal Distribution - Hypothesis Testing - Consolidation |
| Year 12 Further Maths |
- Algorithms - Networks - Network Algorithms - Network Problems - Linear Programming - Simplex - Consolidation - Sequences and Series - Complex Numbers and their Geometry - Vectors and 3D Space |
- Matrices - Complex Numbers - Roots of Polynominals - Mechanics - Forces - Friction - Moments - Work, Energy and Power - Impulse and Momentum - Centre of Mass |
| Year 13 | - Differentiation - Integration - Trigonometry - Differential Equations - The General Binomial Expansion - Sequences and Series - Functions - Statistical Distributions - Hypothesis Testing - Projectile Motion |
- Vectors - Kinematics - Forces and Motion - Moments - Probability - Numerical Methods - Friction - Parametric Equations - Proof - Consolidation |
| Year 13 Further Maths |
- Vectors - Matrices - Series and Induction - Maclaurin Series - Further Calculus - Polar Coordinates - Hyperbolic Functions - Integration - Differential Equations |
- Statistical Problem Solving - Discrete Random Variables - Discrete Distributions - Correlation Coefficients - Regression Lines - Chi-Squared Tests - Complex Numbers - Consolidation |
We follow a 5 year continuous curriculum throughout with an emphasis on problem solving involving a mixture of investigative, practical and textbook activities.
The specific length of time spent on each unit and the level of difficulty will be adjusted to suit the needs of the class. The students are given mini assessments near the end of each topic to assess understanding.
Mathematics is a very popular subject at A level. Students study the highly respected OCR (MEI) A level. We also offer Further Mathematics A level for our high-performing mathematicians.
