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Weatherfield Academy
Maths
Learning Pathway
Lower School
‘Ready for Independence’
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Upon entry to the Lower School (and each new academic year), pupils are assessed to make sure their prior knowledge can be built upon by explicit teaching. Every year group within the Lower School has five-hour block lessons a week, following the 2014 national curriculum looking at the following areas: number, measurement, geometry and statistics.
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A range of practical resources are used within lessons to meet the individualised multi-sensory needs of the pupils, to assist them in learning the best way possible.
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One lesson a week has a sole focus on money, following the ‘Young Money’ scheme. This is to encourage the children to become more familiar and confident with recognising and handling money
Key Stage 4
‘Ready for my Future’
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Students within KS4 will be building on mathematical skills required from KS3, continuing this development in preparation to start accreditations.
Students will be working in ability groups focusing on key areas of maths. Where possible students will start their AQA coursework, at the equivalent level linked to their baseline assessments.
Interventions are highlighted and provided for students not yet able to access coursework.
Accreditation includes: -
Entry Level Coursework
Entry Level Functional Skills
Level 1 functional skills
Maths areas covered: -
Number, Measurement, Geometry and Statistics
Financial Education: -
Financial Education continues to be taught in Key Stage 4 following the whole school plan for financial education (Pfeg).
Key Stage 5
‘Ready for Work’
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Students in Key Stage 5 continue to develop their mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding along with their levels of progress and accreditation gained in Key Stage 4 and before.
Accreditation includes: -
Entry Level Coursework
Entry Level Functional Skills
Level 1 and 2 Functional Skills
Foundation Level GCSE
Higher Level GCSE
Maths areas covered: -
Number, Measurement, Geometry and Statistics
Financial Education: -
Financial Education continues to be taught in Key Stage 5 following the whole school plan for financial education (Pfeg).
Curriculum Content
Curriculum content shows the topics that each key stage will be working on for the year. Click to view the curriculum content acrss the whole school.
If you would like further information about our Maths curriculum please contact Mrs C Patterson, Leader of Maths, via the Academy office or by email: cpatterson@weatherfield.beds.sch.uk