--- title: "Maths" url: "https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/curriculum-and-subject-areas/maths" school: "Our Lady & St Bede Catholic Academy" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in Stockton and Billingham [Click Here](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** (01642) 704970 **Email:** enquiries@olsb.bhcet.org.uk # Maths #### *“Mathematics is the language in which God has written the universe”* - Galileo ![](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/images/images/Maths.jpg) ### Curriculum Intent In Mathematics, we aim to consolidate, build upon and expand on skills & knowledge taught at primary school. Pupils combine **problem-solving skills** with **innovative thinking** and **subject knowledge** to **tackle a wide variety of mathematical tasks**. We aim to inspire our students to develop an appreciation for mathematics in the wider world. The skills set we engender in our students is - To be Inquisitive - To be Resilient - To be Confident - To be Socially mobile [![](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/images/Maths_7-11_Learning_Journey_Delta.png)](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/images/Maths_7-11_Learning_Journey_Delta.png)[![](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/images/Maths_7-11_Learning_Theta.png)](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/images/Maths_7-11_Learning_Theta.png)[![](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/images/Maths_7-11_Learning_Journey_Pi.png)](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/images/Maths_7-11_Learning_Journey_Pi.png) ### Key Stage 3 **The mathematics curriculum aims to ensure that all pupils:** Become **fluent** in the fundamentals of mathematics, including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that pupils develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately. - **Reason mathematically** by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language - Can **solve problems** by applying their mathematics to a variety of routine and non-routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions The programme of study for KS3 is organised into the following domains: - Number - Algebra - Ratio, proportion and rates of change - Geometry & measures - Probability - Statistics During KS3, pupils build on KS2 and connections across mathematical ideas to develop **fluency**, **mathematical reasoning** and competence in **solving problems** that are increasingly sophisticated**.** Pupils can then apply their mathematical knowledge to other connected subjects. The Mathematics department follows the Pearson scheme of work. Each year group is subdivided to provide differentiation and suitable sequencing of topics. Classes are set on ability and then the class teacher in consultation in the department choose the most suitable sequence to follow. ### Key Stage 4 Examination Boards: - Higher Tier Edexcel: Syllabus 1MA1 - Foundation Tier Edexcel GCSE Mathematics is a two year course which will be assessed through 3 equally weighted written examination papers at either Foundation or Higher tier. Questions are targeted at grades 1 -5 at Foundation tier and grades 4-9 at Higher tier. **The GCSE specification enables pupils to:** - Develop fluent knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical methods and concepts - Acquire, select and apply mathematical techniques to solve problems - Reason mathematically, make deductions and inferences and draw conclusions - Comprehend interpret and communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms appropriate to the information and context - Be aware that mathematics can be used to develop models of real situations - Recall, select and apply mathematical formulae In mathematics, topics are taught in progressively greater depth over the course of KS3 and KS4. GCSE outcomes reflect and build upon subject content which is taught at KS3 across the 6 domains: 1. Number 2. Algebra 3. Ratio, proportion and rates of change 4. Geometry and measures 5. Probability 6. Statistics ### Progression routes Students may go on to study A level Maths and Further Maths. A levels in Mathematics open up many pathways into degree courses at University. With some Universities offering reduced offers for those with A level Maths qualifications. ### Future Careers - Accountant - Engineer - Architect - Computer programmer - Physicist - Teacher - Mathematician - Software developer and computer programmer - Research scientist - Economist ### Maths Documents Maths 7-11 Learning Journey Pi 474 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/our-lady-st-bede-catholic-academy-3/files/documents/Maths_7-11_Learning_Journey_Pi.pdf) Maths 7-11 Learning Journey Theta 475 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/our-lady-st-bede-catholic-academy-3/files/documents/Maths_7-11_Learning_Theta.pdf) Maths 7-11 Learning Journey Delta 474 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/our-lady-st-bede-catholic-academy-3/files/documents/Maths_7-11_Learning_Journey_Delta.pdf) Reading for Pleasure 8.26 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/our-lady-st-bede-catholic-academy-3/files/documents/Reading_for_pleasure_3_Maths.pdf) Term Plan Year 7 151 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/our-lady-st-bede-catholic-academy-3/files/documents/1._Long_Term_Plan_for_Website_Year_7(1).pdf) Term Plan Year 8 148 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/our-lady-st-bede-catholic-academy-3/files/documents/2._Long_Term_Plan_for_Website_Year_8(1).pdf) Term Plan Year 9 147 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/our-lady-st-bede-catholic-academy-3/files/documents/3._Long_Term_Plan_for_Website_Year_9(1).pdf) Term Plan Year 10 180 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/our-lady-st-bede-catholic-academy-3/files/documents/4._Long_Term_Plan_for_Website_Year_10.pdf) Term Plan Year 11 142 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/our-lady-st-bede-catholic-academy-3/files/documents/5._Long_Term_Plan_for_Website_Year_11.pdf) KS3 Assessment Criteria 414 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/our-lady-st-bede-catholic-academy-3/files/documents/curriculum/KS3-Assessment-Criteria-Maths.pdf) ### Curriculum - [Curriculum and Subject Areas](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/curriculum-and-subject-areas) - [Curriculum Overview](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/curriculum-and-subject-areas/curriculum-overview) - [Religious Education](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/curriculum-and-subject-areas/religious-education) - [Maths](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/curriculum-and-subject-areas/maths) - [English](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/curriculum-and-subject-areas/english) - [Science](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/curriculum-and-subject-areas/science) - [Art, Design & Technology](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/curriculum-and-subject-areas/art-design-technology) - [Computing](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/curriculum-and-subject-areas/computing) - [Geography](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/curriculum-and-subject-areas/geography) - [History](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/curriculum-and-subject-areas/history) - [Performing Arts](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/curriculum-and-subject-areas/performing-arts) - [Modern Foreign Languages](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/curriculum-and-subject-areas/modern-foreign-languages) - [Holistic Development (RSHE)](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/curriculum-and-subject-areas/holistic-development-rshe) - [Physical Education & Sport](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/curriculum-and-subject-areas/physical-education-sport) - [Health and Social Care](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/curriculum-and-subject-areas/health-and-social-care) - [Supporting Learning](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/supporting-learning) - [Supporting Reading](https://uk.accessit.online/orl22/#!dashboard) - [Literacy](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/literacy) - [Numeracy](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/numeracy) - [Year 9 Options](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/year-9-options) - [Supporting Revision for GCSE](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/supporting-revision-for-gcse) ![Our Lady & St Bede Catholic Academy](https://files.schudio.com/our-lady-st-bede-catholic-academy-3/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### Our Lady & St Bede Catholic Academy Bishopton Road West Stockton-on-Tees TS19 0QH (01642) 704970 ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ourladyandstbede/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/olsb_stockton/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 Our Lady & St Bede Catholic Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)