Mathematics is a creative and highly interconnected discipline that has been developed over centuries, providing the solution to some of history’s most intriguing problems. It is essential to everyday life, critical to science, technology and engineering, and necessary for financial literacy and most forms of employment. Our high-quality mathematics education therefore provides a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematics, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject.

Mathematics is an interconnected subject in which pupils learn to be able to move fluently between representations of mathematical ideas. The programme of study for Key Stage 3 is sequenced into, what may appear to be, distinct domains, but pupils build on knowledge gained in Key Stage 2 and build connections across mathematical ideas to develop fluency, mathematical reasoning and competence in solving increasingly sophisticated problems.

Each area of study in mathematics is connected to the others and we retrieve, affirm and build the knowledge and understanding as we progress through the curriculum.

Meet the staff:

Head of Department / Assistant Principal: Mr C Etherington                       

Deputy Subject Leader: Mr M Murray

Teacher of Maths: Mrs J Widdowson

Teacher of Maths: Mr D Powell

Teacher of Maths and SEND Coordinator: Mr T Pearce

Teacher of Maths and SPARX Lead: Mr B Lyles

Teacher of Maths: Mr M Hankinson

Teacher of Maths: Mr Z Bulbulia

Teacher of Maths: Miss E Waring

Teacher of Maths, 121 Tutor: Mrs J Dolman

121 Tutor: Mrs E Gregory

121 Tutor: Miss F Hans

Curriculum Overview:

Students are assessed regularly during their time at Manor Croft Academy. As a result of both examinations and formative assessments, students are placed in appropriate mathematics groups based on their ability. These groups are reviewed regularly to ensure they are receiving the correct challenge and support. In Key-Stage 4 students are following either the Foundation or Higher GCSE curriculum, to tailor their learning to a suitable GCSE qualification.

Below are shown the learning journeys that we follow throughout Key-Stage 3 and 4 in the Mathematics Department at Manor Croft Academy:

At Manor Croft Academy, students follow the Edexcel GCSE (9–1) specification in Mathematics. This is a tiered qualification with two tiers of entry: Foundation (grades 1 to 5) and Higher (grades 4 to 9). The qualification is assessed by three equally weighted, externally examined papers, each being 1 hour and 30 minutes duration. Paper 1 is a non-calculator assessment, and a calculator is allowed for Paper 2 and Paper 3.

The assessments will cover the following content headings:

1. Number

2. Algebra

3. Ratio, proportion and rates of change

4. Geometry and measures

5. Probability

6. Statistics

For more information regarding the Edexcel Mathematics GCSE specification, please follow this link.

Home Learning

At Manor Croft we know the best way to embed knowledge is to practise further retrieval. Therefore, we set weekly homework tasks for every year group on Sparx Maths. This homework gets set every Tuesday at 4pm, students get one week to complete this homework to 100%.

Online Tuition

Our KS4 students have the opportunity to take part in our 1-to-1 online tutoring sessions, when they are in Year 11. We are lucky to have a team of talented tutors who are qualified mathematicians and teach our students the topics required based on careful gap analysis.

Our tutors use the online programme Learning By Questions which allows continual support as students work through mathematical problems with their tutors.

Mathematics Residential Trips

Our students have exclusive access to Dallowgill and Patterdale, two breathtaking outdoor education and environmental centres, dedicated to inspiring young minds. We have organised numerous residential weekends these education centres, some including Year 11 GCSE Boot Camps. Not only did we ensure that pupils had a restful and calm space to learn maths, but also to teach our children important life skills and provide them with life enhancing experiences.

For more information about these exciting opportunities please click on this link.

Contact Us

If you have any questions for the Mathematics department, please email info@manorcroft.org.uk or telephone reception on 01924 325230.