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Mathematics

Contact Information

Mr S Dean on deans@denbigh.netMrs S Hawkins on hawkinss@denbigh.net
Mrs L Jaff on jaffl@denbigh.netDr L Clark on clarkl@denbigh.net
Mr J Burgess on burgessj@denbigh.netMrs J Burlace on burlacej@denbigh.net
Mrs J Werner on wernerj@denbigh.netMr J Wu on wujo@denbigh.net
Mrs R Battaglia on battagliar@denbigh.netMrs S Vassell on vassells@denbigh.net
Mr M Stewart on stewartm@denbigh.netMr S Szeto on szetos@denbigh.net
Mrs S Irshan on irshans@denbigh.netMr J Vassell on vassellj@denbigh.net
Mr C Simm on simmc@denbigh.netMs A Pietrzyk on pietrzyk@denbigh.net

Faculty Introduction

The Mathematics Faculty comprises a team of specialist teachers and a Faculty administrator. The aims of the Faculty are:

  • To cultivate a passion for mathematics and improve academic and real-world success. 
  • To build strong skills in numeracy, algebra, geometry, statistics, and entrepreneurship. 
  • To develop confident, independent, and effective learners and users of mathematics. 

At present, each year group has the following number of lessons of Mathematics each week:

  • Years 7 and 8: Three lessons
  • Year 9, 10 and 11: Four lessons

Homework is set at least three times each half term for all-year groups.

Enrichment

There are many opportunities for students to expand their mathematical knowledge through our extensive enrichment and extra-curricular programme including Maths Clinics, Weekly Maths Challenge, UKMT National Maths Challenges, RITANGLE Challenges, National Cipher Competitions, Maths Week, Coding, Calculator Crunch, Maths Feasts, Numeracy Days, Open University Lectures, and Pi Day. 

Schemes of Learning

Each faculty has developed a Scheme of Learning for each subject and year group. The Schemes of Learning outline the curriculum journey that students will embark on each academic year.

Useful Websites

Faculty Assessment & Feedback Policy

Please find a copy of the Faculty Assessment and Feedback policy below. Teachers in the faculty subject areas will follow this policy when assessing students learning and providing feedback.

Key Words for Year 7 Mathematics

Key TermDefinition
AreaThe amount of area taken up by a 2D shape.
VolumeThe 3D space occupied by an object.
CircumferenceDistance around the edge of a circle.
DiameterDistance from edge to edge passing through the centre.
RadiusDistance from the centre of the circle to the edge.
FunctionA relationship that shows how to get from an input to output.
OperationA mathematical process.
InverseOpposite operation.
EvaluateWork out.
CommutativeThe order of operations does not matter.
Co-ordinatesX and y value to plot a point.
intervalA gap between two things.
QuadrantsThe four regions of a graph.
x axisHorizontal scale.
y axisVertical scale.
MeanAverage.
MedianThe middle value (when placed in number order).
ModeOccurs the most often.
RangeThe difference between the largest and smallest.
ReflectTransformation that acts like a mirror.
RotateTurn around a fixed point.
TranslateSlide a ‘figure’ in any direction without changing size.

Key Words for Year 8 Mathematics

Key TermDefinition
AreaThe amount of area taken up by a 2D shape.
VolumeThe 3D space occupied by an object.
CircumferenceDistance around the edge of a circle.
DiameterDistance from edge to edge passing through the centre.
RadiusDistance from the centre of the circle to the edge.
FunctionA relationship that shows how to get from an input to output.
OperationA mathematical process.
InverseOpposite operation.
EvaluateWork out.
CommutativeThe order of operations does not matter.
Co-ordinatesX and y value to plot a point.
intervalA gap between two things.
QuadrantsThe four regions of a graph.
x axisHorizontal scale.
y axisVertical scale.
MeanAverage.
MedianThe middle value (when placed in number order).
ModeOccurs the most often.
RangeThe difference between the largest and smallest.
ReflectTransformation that acts like a mirror.
RotateTurn around a fixed point.
TranslateSlide a “figure” in any direction without changing size.

Enrichment

There are many opportunities for students to expand their mathematical knowledge through our extensive enrichment and extra curricular programme. There are Maths Clinics, UKMT Maths Challenges, The RITANGLE Challenge, Nation Cipher Competitions, Nrich, Tarsia, Coding, Open University Lectures, Number Days & Pi Day.