Mathematics

The Maths department at Cardinal Newman aims to create curious mathematicians with a love of problem solving and confidence with number. Our enthusiastic teaching team aims to deliver engaging and thought-provoking lessons with a high level of challenge for all in a supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to believe that they can achieve.

Our Maths curriculum is designed to continually build on and develop prior knowledge through a clearly structured and spiralised programme of study. In Year 7, students consolidate their number skill, building on the arithmetic skills they have developed at KS2 because this underpins all mathematical concepts. At KS3 there is full coverage of the National Maths Curriculum which aims to enable all learners to communicate mathematically and problem-solve in a wide range of contexts. At KS4, students continue to consolidate their skills, continually building on prior learning with opportunities for recall embedded into all assessments.

We have excellent enrichment opportunities within the department that promotes cross-curricular collaboration, team building and enables students to gain an understanding of maths in the wider world. Opportunities range from participation in the UKMT individual challenges, The University of Liverpool Maths Challenge, Past-Paper Club plus a programme of problem-solving and investigative workshops.