The department has been innovative in its approach to mathematics. Examples of some innovations include:

Maths Trails
In nearby streets and around the school grounds.
Entertained the whole school during a sponsored walk and parents on an Open Evening.

Maths Workshops
These have involved pupils and parents on Saturday mornings.
Puzzles and investigations galore.

Maths Fun Days
Jointly organised with St.Edmund's and involved sixty pupils on a Saturday morning.

Maths Activity Days
Held at the local football club on two occasions.
Activities included:

• a Maths Trail
• a mathematical football match
• loci problems

This project was funded through the Teacher Enhancement Project.

Building Bridges
A cross curricular project with Science which involved pupils building and testing bridges. It involved pupils from Year 9.

SMARTIES
A cross curricular initiative with Science and Technology.
Pupils had to work as part of a team to design, build and test a crane.

Numeracy Week
Organised with the School Library and involved presentations, displays, quizzes and activities.

Maths Masterclasses
A recent innovation aimed at resit GCSE pupils.
A whole day was devoted to improving skills using tests, activities and presentations.

Lunchtime Club
Pupils use a range of ILS packages to improve their mathematical skills at lunchtime.
The LEA Maths Advisor provides support for this activity.

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