Our Vision for Maths at HEA
Our mission at HEA is to ensure that all students leave with a well-rounded and deep understanding of mathematical concepts, empowering them to achieve bright, ambitious futures. Through a well-sequenced and thoughtfully crafted curriculum, students will build on skills from Year 7 to Year 13, developing a love for, respect for, and understanding of numeracy, alongside the logical processing and evaluation of mathematical concepts.
We aim to spark curiosity in our students, encouraging them to ask, "Why?" and to feel confident in exploring their understanding without fear of making mistakes. Our Maths curriculum is sequenced, and designed to challenge even the brightest of minds, ensuring that all students, regardless of their starting point, are supported to achieve their full potential.
We want every student to leave school as a numerate problem solver with a positive attitude towards mathematics and its relevance in the real world. Students will be prepared for the world of work, further study, and all aspects of life, leaving as confident mathematicians with the tools they need to break down complex problems and apply their skills.
Ultimately, our students will leave with the mathematical literacy and qualifications needed to pursue ambitious goals, equipped with the numeracy, logic, and analytical skills that will serve them in any field they choose.
Curriculum Overview
Year 7
| Year 7 | |||
| Autumn 1 |
|
|
|
| Autumn 2 | |||
| Spring 1 |
|
||
| Spring 2 | |||
| Summer 1 |
|
||
| Summer 2 | |||
Year 8
| Year 8 | |
| Autumn 1 |
|
| Autumn 2 | |
| Spring 1 |
|
| Spring 2 | |
| Summer 1 |
|
| Summer 2 | |
Year 9
| Year 9 | |
| Autumn 1 |
|
| Autumn 2 | |
| Spring 1 |
|
| Spring 2 | |
| Summer 1 |
|
| Summer 2 | |
Year 10 | Higher
| Year 10 | Higher | |
| Autumn 1 |
|
| Autumn 2 | |
| Spring 1 |
|
| Spring 2 | |
| Summer 1 |
|
| Summer 2 | |
Year 10 | Foundation
| Year 10 | Foundation | |
| Autumn 1 |
|
| Autumn 2 | |
| Spring 1 |
|
| Spring 2 | |
| Summer 1 |
|
| Summer 2 | |
Year 11 | Higher
| Year 11 | Higher | |
| Autumn 1 |
|
| Autumn 2 | |
| Spring 1 |
|
| Spring 2 | |
| Summer 1 | Review of Mock 2 and revision of weak areas. |
| Summer 2 | |
Year 11 | Foundation
| Year 11 | Foundation | |
| Autumn 1 |
|
| Autumn 2 | |
| Spring 1 | Review of Mock 1 and revision of weak areas. |
| Spring 2 | |
| Summer 1 | Review of Mock 2 and revision of weak areas. |
| Summer 2 | |
Year 12
| Year 12 | ||
| Pure | Statistics/Mechanics | |
| Autumn 1 |
|
|
| Autumn 2 |
|
|
| Spring 1 |
|
|
| Spring 2 |
|
|
| Summer 1 |
|
|
| Summer 2 |
|
|
Year 13
| Year 13 | ||
| Pure | Statistics/Mechanics | |
| Autumn 1 |
|
|
| Autumn 2 |
|
|
| Spring 1 |
|
|
| Spring 2 |
|
|
| Summer 1 |
|
|
| Summer 2 | Revision | |
Assessment
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
| Year 7 |
Baseline Assessment – September HT2 assessment on topics covered this term. |
Mid-Year Assessment All topics covered so far. |
End of Year Assessment |
| Year 8 |
Assessment HT2 All topics covered in HT1 Please note topics taught in previous years may be included. |
Mid-Year Assessment All topics covered so far. |
End of Year Assessment |
| Year 9 |
Assessment HT2 All topics covered in HT1 Please note topics taught in previous years may be included. |
Mid-Year Assessment All topics covered so far. |
End of Year Assessment |
| Year 10 |
Assessment HT2 All topics covered in HT1 Please note topics taught in previous years may be included. |
Mid-Year Assessment All topics covered so far. |
End of Year Assessment |
| Year 11 |
Assessment HT1 – GCSE Paper 1 Mock 1
|
Mock 2
|
GCSE Exams |
| Year 12 |
Assessment HT2 Testing on all topics taught so far |
End of Year Assessment - AS Paper | |
| Year 13 | Mock 1 | Mock 2 | A Level Exam |
Exam Board Link(s)
Extracurricular Opportunities
- Maths Revision - Wednesdays: Aimed at Year 11 students for exam practice.
- Maths Club - Thursdays: Aimed at Year 13 students for exam practice.
- Statistics - After School: In Year 10 to Higher Tier mathematicians.
Careers
Where can Maths qualifications take you?
- Engineering
- Accountancy
- Software Engineer
- Cryptographer
- Game Developer
- Maths Teacher
Learning Beyond the Curriculum
Websites
https://www.corbettmaths.com - Great for further practice of skills taught in the classroom.
https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/ – Great for practice of GCSE questions.
https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/ – Good for GCSE and A level revision.
https://www.examsolutions.net/ - Excellent for understanding exam-style problem-solving.
https://www.alevelmaths.co.uk - Focused exclusively on A-Level Maths and Further Maths. Topic-by-topic revision materials, questions, and exam papers.
Sparx Maths – Independent Learning allows students to revise any topics they are struggling with or that they have missed through absence with videos and questions to practice.
UP learn – Aimed at A level – Independent Learning allows students to revise any topics they are struggling with or that they have missed through absence with videos and questions to practice.
Videos and Podcasts
Numberphile - YouTube - The stars of the show include mathematicians and other guests from around the world. Topics range from the sublime to the ridiculous, from historical discoveries to recent breakthroughs.
