At Key Stage 3, the Mathematics team at Mount St Joseph strive to develop an enjoyment of mathematics that allows students to investigate the world mathematically. We expect all students to become fluent in mathematics, to reason mathematically, and to solve problems. Students will make connections across mathematics through the investigation of different representations of mathematical ideas that will enable them to develop their fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills.

All students are provided with opportunities to:

  • Develop their calculation skills
  • Reflect on what they experience in lessons: making predictions about how changing circumstances may change the outcome, to check their predictions and to explain what and why it is happening
  • Notice relationships in mathematical concepts
  • Develop their confidence to ask why and to investigate this for themselves
  • Increase their knowledge of mathematics to understand the why

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

All students should regularly review the notes made in their book each lesson.  Students should complete all tasks set on our homework platform.  And they should watch videos of topics taught or that are upcoming on CorbettMaths.com.

Here you can find a selection of recommended books from our Maths department for students in KS3.

At Key Stage 4, the Mathematics team at Mount St Joseph aim to continue the development of students behaving mathematically. We strive to develop their mathematical fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills. Ultimately, we aspire to ensure all students are successful in their GCSE exams, allowing them to maximise their choices moving on to the next stage of their lives.

All students are provided with opportunities to:

  • Develop their calculation skills
  • Reflect on what they experience in lessons: making predictions about how changing circumstances may change the outcome, to check their predictions and to explain what and why it is happening
  • Notice relationships in mathematical concepts
  • Develop their confidence to ask why and to investigate this for themselves
  • Increase their knowledge of mathematics to understand the why
  • Develop their exam technique, ensuring pupils can extract relevant information for questions, apply appropriate methods and check calculations for appropriateness and error

All students should regularly review the notes made in their book each lesson.  Students should complete all tasks set on our homework platform.  And they should watch videos of topics taught or that are upcoming on CorbettMaths.com.

Here you can find a selection of recommended books from our Maths department for students in KS4.