Mathematics

Mathematics is core to the curriculum, having many applications in other areas of study. Mathematics does not only involve the ability to acquire and retain knowledge; more importantly, it is about developing logical thought processes, decision making, experimenting, modelling, communicating, questioning and discovery. It is this blend of skills and the range of teaching styles required that drives our enthusiasm for the subject. Good teaching of mathematics includes a high proportion of pupil-teacher interaction and intervention, the use of pace and open questioning to challenge pupils and develop their understanding and reasoning skills.

We follow the National Curriculum for England, through which students develop their skills in number and algebra; geometry and measures; and statistics and probability, with a significant focus on applying mathematics in context, problem-solving and mathematical communication skills.

In Year 9, students study for both the GCSE qualification in Mathematics the GCSE in Statistics, following the AQA Linear Mathematics specification. All students follow the Higher course of study and aim to sit their GCSE examination at the end of Year 10 or Year 11, dependant on when they are fully prepared. For the more able students, further enrichment qualifications are available for study in Year 11.

In Years 12 and 13, the Advanced Level Mathematics qualification is a popular choice and we also offer an AS in Further Maths.

		Lucy Twigger has a BSc (Hons) in Business Systems Modelling and a PGCE in Mathematics from Sheffield University and an MSc in Educational Research from Exeter University. Prior to working at BST she was a Head of Mathematics, a schools advisor for Mathematics and an assistant headteacher in the UK. Lucy is a Faculty Leader and coordinates the Kanto Plains Mathematics challenge and the UK Cipher challenge teams.
		Spencer Close has a BSc (Hons) in Special Psychology from Hull University and a PGCE in Secondary teaching and Mathematics from the University of West Sussex. He has been at BST since 2005 and teaches Mathematics and Psychology. Prior to this he worked in the UK at schools in West Sussex and Cornwall. He is married with a daughter.
		Kirsten van Niekerk has a BA and PGCE from the University of Cape Town in South Africa. She taught in London for five years, where she was also the Director of Learning for Year 7 at a large school in Hampstead. Kirsten has been at BST for three years and is the Phase Leader for Key Stage 3. In her spare time she is an avid photographer and keen spectator of all sports. She is also a keen traveller, favouring islands with unspoilt beaches.
		Bradley Hayes has a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics from Coventry University and a PGCE from Homerton College, Cambridge. He is embarking on an MEd in Education with the University of Cambridge, focusing his studies on how to support pupils for whom English is an additional language to achieve in mathematics. In his spare time Bradley enjoys driving, keeping up to date with science news and watching science and geography documentaries.

Mathematics

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