At CHS South, we are committed to empowering all pupils to become confident and capable mathematicians. We prioritise the development of core knowledge alongside thinking, reasoning and problem solving, as these are fundamental to enabling pupils to think and work like mathematicians. We encourage pupils to recognise that mathematics can be represented in multiple ways, and to use precise mathematical vocabulary to clearly articulate their ideas. Our aim is for students to be fluent with techniques, procedures and concepts, so that they are able to link the known to the unknown.  To maximise progress and deepen understanding, our curriculum is coherently sequenced, evidence-informed, adaptable and accessible to enable all pupils to be successful.  

Our main goal for our Key Stage 3 curriculum is for pupils to enjoy, and build an appreciation of the importance of mathematics in today’s society. This, in turn will help pupils become more confident and capable at the subject. We do this by ensuring pupils can develop strong foundations in number, algebra, geometry and statistics, which will help them go on to be successful in Key Stage 4. We develop creativity at this phase though our journaling lessons which spend an extended period looking at one specific topic and giving the pupils a supported space to articulate their thoughts and ideas, these can range from: learning about the tax system, decorating, linking maths to real world applications such as rate of population growth, and budgeting for a holiday. 

Our main goal for our Key Stage 4 curriculum is to build on Key Stage 3 knowledge and skills to maximise outcomes for all pupils. Year 10 continues to equip students to problem solve with resilience and reason with determination. Students will work on a range of GCSE topics, applying their skills to complex situations and promoting their communication and strategising throughout. Students will become more familiar with the GCSE assessment and expectations. Year 11 seeks to harness students’ skills and knowledge, creating mathematicians who understand why processes work, understand their limitations, evaluate and generalise methods in preparation for their GCSE and future careers. Given that the vast majority of the curriculum has now been covered in Years 7 to 10, students will be directed to the areas outlined below following a robust assessment schedule and careful analysis of, and reaction to Question Level Analysis data.

Students can explore Maths beyond the classroom through:

• UKMT Maths Challenge competitions.

• Problem-solving workshops.

• STEM clubs and projects.

• Links with careers in science, engineering, technology, and finance.

• Encourage practice of number skills (times tables, fractions, percentages).

• Talk about maths in everyday life (cooking, shopping, budgeting, travel).

• Use online tools such as Sparx Maths or BBC Bitesize Maths.

• Praise resilience and problem-solving, even when answers are wrong.

• Ensure homework is completed regularly and independently.

• A Level Mathematics / Further Mathematics.

• A Level Physics, Economics, Computer Science, and more.

• University courses in STEM, Finance, Business, Data Science, and beyond.

Studying Maths at CHS South gives students the tools to problem-solve, reason, and think creatively - skills that open endless opportunities for the future.