Maths

"Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater." - Albert Einstein

Today's students will live and work in the twenty-first century, in an era dominated by computers, by world-wide communication and by a global economy. Jobs that contribute to this economy will require workers who are prepared to absorb new ideas, to perceive patterns and to solve unconventional problems. Mathematics is a key requirement for these jobs. 

Through mathematics, we learn to make sense of things around us. As technology has mathematicised the workplace and statistics are key in any debate, the mathematical sciences have moved from being a requirement not only for future scientists but an essential ingredient in the education of all. 

Students have 6 lessons over 2 weeks. 

Year 7 are taught in mixed ability classes using Inquiry led teaching. Inquiry maths is a model of teaching that encourages students to regulate their own activity while exploring a mathematical statement (called a prompt). Inquiries can involve a class on diverse paths of exploration or in listening to a teacher's exposition. In inquiry maths, students take responsibility for directing the lesson with the teacher acting as the negotiator of legitimate mathematical activity, to learn more about this refer to www.inquirymaths.com 

Y8 will be set by ability as assessed during several assessments in Year 7. 

Outside the classroom

At Hendon School we offer a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, with every year group having access to maths trips and/or guest speakers at least once a year. In Year 7 we have a joint trip with the Religious Education (RE) department, where all students visit St. Pauls Cathedral. 

Students are also able to access a range of opportunities including the Mathematics in action lectures held every year at Imperial University, Finance and Mathematical Summer schools at a range of Universities. The enrichment element to the mathematics teaching at Hendon incorporates exploration and development of deep thinking skills for all students. Gifted and Talented groups, STEM sessions and the UK Maths Challenge form part of the ‘in-house’ training. 

Progression pathways and careers

Thanks to the growing importance placed on technology, big data and economic efficiency by all kinds of organisations, expert number crunchers are increasingly in demand. Those who study maths are keen problem solvers, eager to make sense of even the most advanced equations. Academic research is a common career path, but so too are careers in business, economics, accounting and banking. This wide range of opportunities comes from the universal need for graduates with strong analytical and problem-solving skills – which maths graduates should have by the bucket load

Useful links

• Active Learn - An interactive online lesson and test for every topic taught in secondary school mathematics. The online lessons are very good with nice animations showing topics that are difficult to teach using just a whiteboard such as, constructions and 3D coordinates.  

• Mathematics Enhancement Programme - A resource for every topic! Pupil text books, practice books, tests and much more on every topic through the primary, secondary and A-level curricula. 

• NRich Maths - A range of puzzles and activities for all abilities. The monthly puzzles really engage pupils as they can submit their solutions through the website and get them published online the following month. 

• Mr Barton Maths -  Fantastic resources for mathematicians of all abilities 

• Sparx Maths - AI generated individualised content for each pupil. Students use their personalised logins to access appropriate homework aimed at helping them make rapid progress. AI generated individualised content for each pupil. Students use their personalised logins to access appropriate homework aimed at helping them make rapid progress. 

Contact

Head of Mathematics

Mr E Roman romane@hendonschool.co.uk