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Director of Mathematics |
Second in Department |
Numeracy Lead |
Teacher of Mathematics |
Teacher of Mathematics |
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Teacher of Mathematics |
Teacher of Mathematics |
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Mrs A Brookes |
Graduate Teaching Assistant |
Contacting the department
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of the Mathematics department by leaving a message with Reception or by emailing our enquiry address.
We aim to respond to phone calls and emails as quickly as possible, and certainly within 48 hours. Please bear in mind that members of staff may have a day of teaching and may not be able to respond to non-urgent matters until the end of the Academy day or the following Academy day.
By telephone: 0121-464 2737 (main school switchboard)
By email: enquiry@harborneacademy.co.uk
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KS3 Mathematics
In KS3 students will develop their knowledge and understanding Number, Algebra, Geometry and Statistics. At the centre of each KS3 topic, there is a focus on fluency, problem solving, reasoning and real-life applications: Fluency in lessons is designed to enable recall and build confidence; Problem solving practice teaches students to strategise and solve issues related to real-life context; Reasoning develops students to articulate the processes leading to their answer.
KS4 Mathematics
Mathematics is compulsory at Key Stage Four, developing skills taught at KS3. The following is key information regarding the course.
Exam Board
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Mathematics (1MA1) – Syllabus and past papers are available on the Pearson Edexcel website.
Exam Information
The Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 to 1) in Mathematics is a tiered qualification. There are two tiers:
- Foundation tier – grades 1 to 5 available
- Higher tier – grades 4 to 9 available (grade 3 allowed).
There are 3 papers per tier all equally weighted with the content consisting of:
- Number
- Algebra
- Ratio, Proportion and rates of change
- Geometry and measures
- Statistics
Learning Journey
Careers Information
Studying mathematics helps develop skills in logical thinking, problem solving and decision-making, which are valued by employers across many job sectors.
There's a demand for mathematicians and statisticians across a range of sectors. Mathematicians work in the petroleum and nuclear industries, medicine and health, IT, business consultancy, operational research, space science and astronomy as well as many forms of engineering.
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/mathematics
Mathematics Enrichment
UKMT Maths Challenge
At Harborne Academy, we provide an out-of-school-hours maths club to promote extraordinary mathematical thinking. We offer the Intermediate and Junior Mathematical Challenges for individual students who excel at showing abstract mathematical thinking and reasoning
