Miss I. Hardee
Miss I. Hardee
Mr A. Ghelali
Teacher of Maths
Area Leader
Mrs A. Abdoolla
Teacher of Maths
Area Leader
Mr A. Phillips
Teacher of Maths
Miss E. Thompson
Teacher of Maths
Mr C. Jones
Teacher of Maths
Mrs J. Adams
Teacher of Maths
Ms E. Clune-Clarkson
Teacher of Maths
Miss G. Murray
Teacher of Maths
Mr S Mrowiec
Teacher of Maths
Mathematics is a compulsory subject at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. It is an increasingly popular choice at A-Level where we also offer Further Mathematics. Our scheme of learning is designed to show genuine progression in Mathematics through year 7 to 11. The aim is to foster a genuine regard for the subject, along with ensuring our learners have the necessary numerical and reasoning skills for a successful future.
Mathematics is broadly split along thestrands of Number and Algebra, Shape, Space and Measure and Handling Data. Each of these is underpinned by the development of Mathematical Reasoning. The full breakdown of skills that a student should acquire can be found in the links below.
Students will follow the WJEC specification. There are two GCSE available in Mathematics: Mathematics and Mathematics: Numeracy. Both GCSE are comprised of two papers, a calculator and a non-calculator paper.
Each student is entered for a specific tier, which affects the possible grades that they could achieve:
At Cathays High School we offer several post -16 courses. GCSE Mathematics and GCSE Mathematics: Numeracy (for fuller details see above) A-Level Mathematics A-Level Further Mathematics
A-Level Mathematics is a highly regarded, “facilitating”, subject that is growing in popularity. It is a pre-requisite for many degree courses. There is a new specification for this subject, the link can be found below:
Applied Mathematics A is split into 2 sections:
Applied Mathematics B is split into 2 sections:
For students who wish study Mathematics at university, universities are increasingly asking for A-Level Further Mathematics. This course builds on the skills developed in A-Level Mathematics and thus must be studied at the same time as A-Level Mathematics.
A-Level Further Mathematics is split into 5 units: 3 AS units and 2 A2 units. The 3 AS units are compulsory as is Unit 4 in the A2 section. Students then choose one optional unit from unit 5 or unit 6.