‘Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.’ – Albert Einstein
“So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom” - Psalm 90:12
Mrs S Weir
Curriculum Leader Mathematics
Mrs C Gordon
Second Curriculum Leader over KS3 Mathematics
Ms K Moa
Head of Year 11 and Teacher of Mathematics
Mr A Daly
Teacher of Mathematics
Miss H Spencer
Teacher of Mathematics
Mr M Jones
Teacher of Mathematics
It is the intention of the St Cuthbert’s Mathematics department to deliver a curriculum that is knowledge based, ambitious and designed to meet the needs of all our students. We aim to create an aspirational, high-achieving culture while also considering our students individual needs and learning styles thus enabling all students to experience success.
We aim to develop the skills set out in the National Curriculum to promote an appreciation of Mathematics as a creative and highly transferable discipline, which will aid students in their further learning, apprenticeships, or employment. We do not limit the life chances of any student as we offer a linear scheme up to the summer of year 10.
We aim to provide students with a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject together with an appreciation of the beauty and power of Maths in different cultures. We endeavour to provide support across a range of topics to develop Mathematical fluency (component knowledge) with an emphasis on problem-solving (composite knowledge), making sure that all learning is embedded in long-term memory. The curriculum will emphasis secure learning, rather than just coverage through continually revisiting and building on prior knowledge. This will build resilience and enable students to recall information to use in a variety of new learning opportunities as well as real life situations.