--- title: "Mathematics" url: "https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/subject-curriculums/mathematics" school: "Kidsgrove Secondary" --- # Mathematics ![kss-curriculum-intent-header-mathematics](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/images/images/kss-curriculum-intent-header-mathematics.png) The school’s vision is modelled in the Maths curriculum, where we believe in **inclusive** education for all. We believe that all of our students deserve a curriculum that **meets their differing needs** and enables them to **fulfil their unique potential**. ![kss-curriculum-core-values-header-maths](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/images/images/kss-curriculum-core-values-header-maths.png) ### Core Values across the curriculum maths Core Values across the Curriculum - Maths 744 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/kidsgrove-secondary/files/documents/curriculum/Core_Values_across_the_curriculum_maths.pdf) We want our students to be successful members of the community and to maximise their life opportunities. It is the intention of the curriculum to enable this. **Our curriculum intent is:** - **Coherently plan, sequence and adapt** our curriculum to meet the unique needs of all of our learners. - Offer **breadth of study** at KS3 that is sequential in leading to study at GCSE level; all students will be **stretched and challenged** over 5 years, taking into account different starting points. - Develop **effective literacy and numeracy skills** through **digital technology** creating learners who are **confident and competent** readers, writers and speakers, with essential **analytical skills** needed for life. - Embed a range of **wider enrichment opportunities and experiences**, at least one per year, to ensure our learners have an educational experience that is rich and varied. - Encompass the **whole school core values** through the Maths curriculum. **As a result the Maths curriculum will:** - Create a **positive attitude** towards mathematics and an awareness of its applications and uses, whilst developing an understanding of mathematics through a combination of **fluency, reasoning, problem solving and enquiry**. - Develop **independent learners** who can produce high standards of written work, with the support of the best e-learning platforms available, through promoting **deliberate retrieval** of key facts and procedures. - Develop digital skills to **remove all barriers to learning** that will encourage the ability to **solve problems, to reason, to think logically and to work systematically**; whether doing this independently or working with their peers. - Help students grasp the **bigger picture**; an ability to use and apply mathematics across the curriculum and in real life. - Ensure students are challenged and stretched by developing their **leadership, organisation, resilience, initiative and communication** skills in order to provide foundations for every aspect of school life. - Use schemes of learning that allow all students to become **fluent** with their maths skills and to develop their abilities to **show reasoning** and use problem solving strategies. In Years 7, 8 and 9, all students follow the same curriculum, this is one that ensures **smooth transition from primary school**. Lessons are designed using the **teaching for mastery** approach, this is centred around students gaining a **depth of understanding before breadth**. In Years 10 and 11 students are grouped based on ability and follow either the higher or foundation pathway. The Key Stage 4 **curriculum will flow seamlessly** from Key Stage 3. - **Recall prior learning** in all year groups as students sit **mini unit tests** throughout the course to **consolidate their learning** of current topics and take longer **holistic examinations** to test understanding. ### Curriculum Implementation The curriculum maps demonstrate the implementation the curriculum in each subject area. The curriculum maps show KS3 (Years 7, 8 and 9) and KS4 (Years 10 and 11). ### KS3 Curriculum Content ![](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/images/KS3_MATHS_CURR(4).png) ### KS4 Curriculum Content **[![KS4_Visual_Curriculum_Map_Mathematics_-_Foundation](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/images/images/KS4_Visual_Curriculum_Map_Mathematics_-_Foundation.jpg)](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/images/images/KS4_Visual_Curriculum_Map_Mathematics_-_Foundation.jpg)** **[![](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/images/images/KS4_Visual_Curriculum_Map_Mathematics_-_Higher.jpg)](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/images/images/KS4_Visual_Curriculum_Map_Mathematics_-_Higher.jpg)** ### Maths Key Stage 3 Curriculum Key Stage 3 Visual Curriculum Map - Mathematics 715 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/kidsgrove-secondary/files/documents/KS3_Visual_Curriculum_Map_Mathematics.pdf) Key Stage 4 Visual Curriculum Map - Maths (Foundation Pathway) 452 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/kidsgrove-secondary/files/documents/curriculum/KS4_Visual_Curriculum_Map_Mathematics_-_Foundation.pdf) Key Stage 4 Visual Curriculum Map - Maths (Higher Pathway) 450 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/kidsgrove-secondary/files/documents/curriculum/KS4_Visual_Curriculum_Map_Mathematics_-_Higher.pdf) ### Curriculum - [Curriculum at the Kidsgrove Secondary](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/curriculum-at-the-kidsgrove-secondary) - [Duke of Edinburgh Award](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/duke-of-edinburgh-award) - [Enrichment Activities](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/extra-curricular-activities) - [Literacy and Reading Strategy](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/literacy-strategy) - [Subject Curriculums](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/subject-curriculums) - [Art](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/subject-curriculums/art) - [Computing](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/subject-curriculums/computing) - [English](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/subject-curriculums/english) - [Food Technology](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/subject-curriculums/food-technology) - [Geography](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/subject-curriculums/geography) - [Health & Social Care](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/subject-curriculums/health-and-social-care) - [History](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/subject-curriculums/history) - [Mathematics](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/subject-curriculums/mathematics) - [MFL](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/subject-curriculums/mfl) - [Performing Arts and Music](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/subject-curriculums/performing-arts) - [Personal Development](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/subject-curriculums/personal-development) - [PE](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/subject-curriculums/pe) - [Religious Studies](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/subject-curriculums/religious-studies) - [Science](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/subject-curriculums/science) - [Technology/Photography](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/curriculum/subject-curriculums/technology) [Embedded content](https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2395.9088112875525!2d-2.235221583943237!3d53.093872651292834!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x487a5cb446aa8fef%3A0xe54ed1bfe6407685!2sThe%20Kidsgrove%20Secondary%20School!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1673868066899!5m2!1sen!2suk) **Kidsgrove Secondary** Gloucester Road Kidsgrove Staffordshire ST7 4DL Tel: 01782 948250 Email: [![Shaw Education Trust](https://files.schudio.com/shaw-education-trust-2/images/logo/set-misc/footer-logo-v1.png)](https://shaw-education.org.uk) **Shaw Education Trust** Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road Kidsgrove ST7 4DL VAT: GB 358822467 Tel: 01782 948259 Email: Company Number: 09067175 ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/kidsgrovesecondary/) © Copyright 2022–2026 Kidsgrove Secondary School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)