Mathematics

Mathematics is taught by specialist teachers and classrooms are located in one area of the school. The mathematics department at Broughton is regarded as one of the most successful mathematics departments in Lancashire. We also rate very highly in National figures and GCSE results have been outstanding year on year. Pupils enjoy learning in the department and accept the challenges set by teachers who have high expectations of each and every student.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Mathematics

Pupils use mini-whiteboards consistently in mathematics lessons so that teachers can gauge understanding and adjust lessons accordingly. Paired-work gives the opportunity for pupils to discuss mathematics in their lessons.

As well as Declarative (‘I know that’) and Procedural (‘I know how’) knowledge, pupils are taught about Conditional knowledge (‘I know when’). This gives pupils the ability to reason and solve problems with pupils knowing which is the best strategy to employ when addressing a problem.

Pupils are set weekly homework tasks to complete. Classes get a mixture of written and online tasks each week for their homework. Online tasks are set on the award winning Dr Frost Maths platform.

Our more able pupils are entered for competitions, for example, the UKMT Challenge which is organised by Leeds University, the Runshaw Maths Challenge, and the LUSOM Maths Competitions at both KS3 and KS4.

Mathematics Staff

Mr J Peterson- Associate Assistant Headteacher/Head of Maths

Mr A Starkie - Assistant Head of Maths

Mr M Church - Deputy Headteacher/Specialist Teacher of Maths

Mrs K McKibbin - Specialist Teacher of Maths

Mrs L Bishop - Specialist Teacher of Maths/HOY 11

Mr A Eaves - Specialist Teacher of Maths

Miss A Patel - Specialist Teacher of Maths/Teacher of Science

Lessons

Year 7 3 hours per week ... approx. 117 hours

Year 8 3 hours per week ... approx. 117 hours

Year 9 3 hours per week ... approx. 117 hours

Year 10 4 hours per week ... approx. 156 hours

Year 11 3 hours per week ... approx. 93 hours