Career Implications and Further Studies:
A grade C at GCSE in Mathematics is an important qualification to enable students to progress both in education and in work.
Maths
To download the schemes of work for Year 7 - 9 please click below:
(Each link will open a word document)
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
Coursework:
There are two pieces of coursework, each contribute 10% to the final mark.
Examination
Each student will be entered for one of two tiers: Foundation,
or Higher. Each student will also take two examination
papers. At each tier, Paper 1 will be a non-calculator paper.
Tier Targeted |
Grade Range |
Assessment Component |
Time |
| Foundation | C - G | Paper 1F | Paper 2F | 1.5 Hours | 1.5 Hours |
| Higher | A* - D | Paper 1H | Paper 2H | 1 3/4 Hours | 1 3/4Hours |
From September 2007 students will no longer have to undertake coursework and hence the cohort to be examined in summer 2009 will sit two exams each worth 50%
For further information on the examinations please click here to visit the EdExcel website.
Extra Curricular Activities:
Year 6 Maths challenge
Each year Carmel Mathematics department invites groups of young
mathematicians from Carmel’s primary feeder schools to compete in
a
competition full of mathematical activities, problems and puzzles.
View pictures here
View pictures from the Year 10 Maths challenge here
Building Bridges
In November 2002 the school hall was full of spectacular bridges made
using only bamboo canes, elastic bands and the imagination and
enthusiasm of 180 Year 7 Carmel pupils. Pupils worked in groups to
solve challenging problems while learning the importance of triangles
in bridge design.
Games Club
Year 7 games Club takes place every Monday lunchtime with an
average of 30 pupils taking the opportunity of playing a variety of
games.
Chess Club
Year 7 Chess Club takes place every Monday lunchtime with an
average of 30 pupils attending. Many of these playing in a league with
fierce competition as the pupils battle for first position.
Maths Competitions
Each year Gifted and Talented pupils participate in a number of maths competitions. A team of year 8 and 9 attend the UKMT Teams Maths Challenge at Durham University. It is a stimulating and enjoyable day. Thirty pupils from year 8 and thirty pupils from year 10 participate in the Junior Senior UKMT Maths Competitions. Pupils find the questions challenging but many receive Gold, Silver and Bronze awards.
Post 16:
Higher grades (A*, A or B) would enable students to progress
to A level and beyond.
