Maths

At The Park we offer access to a range of graded examinations enabling all students to follow a certificated AQA Entry Level course. Students working beyond this level are able to sit Edexcel Level 1 and 2 exams in Number and Measure and Edexcel Foundation GCSE.

In KS3, students’ learning progresses through the National Curriculum (NC) subject content at appropriate levels for them. Four lessons a week cover Number, Measurement, Geometry, Statistics, Time and Money.

The syllabus continues into KS4 with consolidation of subject content and an emphasis on the teaching of Life Skills, particularly time, money management, travel skills and measurement. We aim to equip all our students with the basic numeracy required to live as independent an adult life as possible. Groups of students are taken shopping to purchase best value goods, use self-service and staffed checkouts and develop the skills of paying and receiving change. Students are supported in planning trips out, using for example bus and train timetables and cinema listings. To ensure our students feel confident in an ever-changing world, we also include work on the use of credit and debit cards, online payment and payment via phone apps.

Maths content is always delivered through age-appropriate texts and resources. Individualised learning is provided through practical activities. Through adaptation, scaffolded approaches and specific maths language teaching, students are able to reach their potential in Maths regardless of their literacy levels.