Mathematics
In year 7, Mathematics is taught to pupils in form groups.
In year 8, forms are combined to make 2 sets according to ability. All sets cover the same topics but the amount of depth covered depends upon the ability of the group.
In year 9 there are three sets to allow for smaller class sizes to ensure that all pupils achieve their potential.
In Mathematics at GCSE we follow the AQA modular examination (http://www.aqa.org.uk/qual/gcse/newmath_b). The first module is taken in March of year 10. This module covers statistics and probability. The second module, number and algebra, is taken at the end of year 10. The final module, number, algebra, shape and space, is taken at the end of year 11.
A Level Mathematics : In the Sixth Form students can study a wide range of Mathematics suited to their option choices and future studies. All students take Edexcel modular examinations in January and June. (http://www.edexcel.org.uk/quals/gce/maths) Currently we offer Pure Mathematics and Statistics, Pure Mathematics and Mechanics, Pure Mathematics and Statistics & Decision, Pure Mathematics and Further Mathematics , Pure Mathematics and AS Further Mathematics. AS Mathematics over 2 years.
Competitions
Here at Westholme we have had excellent results in a variety of challenges. For example, 70 pupils from years 7 and 8 took part in the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge on Thursday 27 th April.
The UKMT Team Maths Challenge comprised : Devika Tadi, Mahaam Ahmed, Agatha Lowe, Rebecca Stanford, Sachi Shah and Emma Chester. The girls were entered in the Regional Final at Arnold School on Tuesday 1st May.
UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge : Congratulations to Mrinalini Dey, Year 11, who was invited to enter the European Kangaroo Competition after finishing in the top 2% in the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge. Mrinalini Dey and Madeleine Robinson finished in the top 6% in the country and were awarded gold certificates. 10 students received a silver award and 17 students received a bronze award. Further Information is available from ( http://www.mathcomp.leeds.ac.uk/ Liverpool Maths Challenge) .
Maaham Ahmed, Year 8, has been attending the Master classes at Liverpool University this year following an excellent result in the Maths Competion. We are pleased to report that Maaham won 2nd Prize and Mrinalini Day 3rd Prize in the Liverpool Junior Maths Challenge, during the Summer. Students from years 7 to 10 tackled the Liverpool Maths Challenge problems over February half term and we are pleased to announce that Louise Moore obtained 2nd prize.
Further Information is available from (http://www.maths.liv.ac.uk/~mem/). We continue to encourage more able students to complete the problem solving journal questions.
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