Curriculum
Welcome to the Mathematics Department at Thorns, where we believe in unleashing the power of numbers and equations to inspire, challenge, and shape young minds. We are passionate about mathematics and are dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Whether you are a parent seeking information or a student embarking on a mathematical journey, this is the place to discover what to expect and how we support and stretch our students.
At Thorns, we understand that mathematics is not just about numbers and formulas; it is a way of thinking, problem-solving, and understanding the world around us. Our curriculum is carefully designed to align with the National Curriculum, ensuring that students develop a solid foundation in core mathematical concepts and skills, while also fostering a love for the subject.
By doing so, we strive to show students how mathematics is relevant and essential in various fields such as science, engineering, finance, and technology.
Our curriculum provides a progressive and comprehensive 5 year approach to mathematics education. Starting with the fundamentals of number sense and arithmetic our aim is to build a strong mathematical foundation, enabling students to tackle increasingly challenging problems with confidence and perseverance.
We believe in supporting every student on their mathematical journey, ensuring that they reach their full potential. We are mindful that not all students will love mathematics with the same level of passion as us for a variety of reasons. We provide additional support to students who may need it through one-on-one tutoring, small group interventions, and differentiated instruction. Our goal is to empower all students to thrive in mathematics, regardless of their starting point.
We recognise that some students have a natural aptitude for mathematics and are eager to delve deeper into the subject. For these students, we offer enrichment activities and opportunities to participate in mathematics competitions and challenges.
We also believe in keeping parents informed and involved in their child’s mathematical education. We organise regular termly letter updates where we provide resources and suggestions for parents to support their child’s mathematical learning at home, ensuring a strong partnership between school and home.
- Students follow a learning journey from year 7 to 11 to embed the core skills of Mathematics
- Students complete a baseline assessment to determine their pathway of topics and inform our adaptive curriculum
- The students receive a homework sheet of 4 questions each fortnight
- The students receive teacher personalised feedback through an ‘exit ticket’ of 4 questions completed each fortnight
- Students follow a learning journey from year 7 to 11 to embed the core skills of Mathematics
- The students receive a homework sheet of 4 questions each fortnight
- The students receive teacher personalised feedback through an ‘exit ticket’ of 4 questions completed each fortnight
- Students follow a learning journey from year 7 to 11 to embed the core skills of Mathematics
- Students complete a baseline assessment to determine their pathway of topics and inform our adaptive curriculum
- The students receive a homework sheet of 4 questions each fortnight
- The students receive teacher personalised feedback through an ‘exit ticket’ of 4 questions completed each fortnight
- Students follow a learning journey from year 7 to 11 to embed the core skills of Mathematics
- Teachers use assessments for learning techniques to determine their pathway of topics and inform our adaptive curriculum
- The students receive a homework sheet of 4 questions each fortnight
- The students receive teacher personalised feedback through an ‘exit ticket’ of 4 questions completed each fortnight
- Students are prepared on ‘how to revise’ in readiness for their first mock examination for the GCSE Edexcel Mathematics course
- Students follow a learning journey from year 7 to 11 to embed the core skills of Mathematics
- Teachers use assessments for learning techniques to determine their pathway of topics and inform our adaptive curriculum
- The students receive a homework sheet of 4 questions each fortnight
- The students receive teacher personalised feedback through an ‘exit ticket’ of 4 questions completed each fortnight
- Students are prepared on ‘how to revise’ in readiness for their first mock examination for the GCSE Edexcel Mathematics course. They complete a past paper each week and have access to teacher led after school revision classes.
Mrs Sahota
Studied Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics at A level achieving Grade As. Studied at Imperial College London to gain an upper second-class joint honours Masters degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Management followed by a post graduate diploma in secondary education from the University of Birmingham. She joined the Senior leadership team at Thorns in January 2023.
