Maths
Introduction
The Mathematics Department at Meole Brace School consists of 6 full-time and 2 Part-time teachers.
- Mr. D. Langley - Subject Team Leader
- Miss. S. Langley - 2nd in Department
- Mr. G. Charles
- Mr. S. Ford
- Mrs. V. Poole (Part-time)
- Mr. G. Redrup
- Miss. D. Trow
- Mrs. C. Williams (Part-time)
Pupils are taught in one of our seven designated classrooms, all are fitted with interactive whiteboards which are used extensively to enhance the educational experience of our students.
The Mathematics Department also has its own computer suite with 23 computers where whole classes can be taken to work on specialist software or programmes from the internet.
Equipment
It is expected that each pupil will attend her/his Mathematics lesson with:
- Maths book
- Pen
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Scientific Calculator (These can be purchased from school at a reduced cost)
All of our pupils follow courses that are linked to the National Curriculum.
At Key Stage 3 pupils follow courses which have been influenced by the National Numeracy Strategy. At Key Stage 4 will follow the EDEXCEL MODULAR course.
Further details of the courses can be found by clicking the links above
Home Study
In addition to homeworks set by class teachers, pupils will be given assessment approximately every 7 weeks.
From these assessments pupils will be given their current working level or grade but, more importantly, they will be able to diagnose their individual strengths and weaknesses.
It is envisaged that pupils will spend some time at home revisiting topics that they have found difficult in these assessments.
To help with this revision pupils can:
- use their own classwork books
- purchase a revision book or workbook from a local shop
- use suggested websites or software
Pupils' progress in the Mathematics Department is being constantly assessed by all of the following methods:
- Verbal feedback to the class
- Verbal feedback to an individual
- Marking of classwork
- Marking of homework
- Peer marking of work
From these assessments pupils will be given their current working level or grade but, more importantly, they will be able to diagnose their individual strengths and weaknesses. From these, pupils will be able to build up an individual profile of their Mathematical needs and act upon it by seeking help at home or at school.
For details of further activities click onthe link below
Meole Brace School Science College, Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 9DW
phone: 01743 235961 Fax: 01743 364017 E-Mail: admin@meolebrace.shropshire.sch.uk
