WELCOME TO THE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Mathematics empowers us to understand the world and equips us with the tools to shape it. At Cardinal Newman, students become creative problem solvers, developing both numeracy and innovative thinking. Mathematics is everywhere — from financial literacy to the wonders of nature, from cutting-edge technology to gaming, social media, and science. Beyond being a core subject in itself, mathematical skills are crucial for success across many disciplines.
The Mathematics department follows the National Curriculum for Key Stage 3 and GCSE, building on the numeracy foundation from Key Stage 2. Students progress from fundamental skills to more advanced problem-solving techniques, with opportunities to pursue A Level Mathematics. Through their studies, students not only acquire technical skills, but also develop qualities like integrity, perseverance, and resilience, all of which drive their journey toward “Made for Greatness.”
The logical thinking and analytical problem-solving cultivated through mathematics are vital employability skills. As technology continues to advance at an exponential rate, the challenges our students will face are ever more complex. Solving these challenges will demand creativity, abstract thinking, and the ability to apply knowledge in new and unpredictable ways. Our mathematicians play a crucial role in the development of future technologies and in shaping the future of society.
MEET THE DEPARTMENT
Mr Alexander Heyes - Head of Maths - Alexander.Heyes@hccmac.co.uk
Mr. Steve Owen – Second in Department - Steve.Owen@hccmac.co.uk
Mr Krzysztof Rojek - Krzysztof.Rojek@hccmac.co.uk
Mr Andrew Bullock - Andrew.Bullock@hccmac.co.uk
Ms Rajbir Kaur - Rajbir.Kaur@hccmac.co.uk
Miss Mariam Sattar - Mariam.Sattar@hccmac.co.uk
Mr Sean Davis - Sean.Davis@hccmac.co.uk
Mr Robert Poole - Head of Year 7 - Robert.Poole@chccmac.co.uk
Mrs Hannah Stowe - Hannah.Stowe@hccmac.co.uk
Mr Ethan Web - Ethan.Webb@hccmac.co.uk
Ms Fiona Irwin - Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Fiona.Irwin@hccmac.co.uk
HOMEWORK
Homework is set for mathematics via an online platform called Mathswatch.
All year groups are set one piece of homework a week. The platform allows the class teacher to set questions based around a given topic. Tasks are automatically marked to allow students to get immediate feedback. If a student is stuck, they can access helpful videos on the platform and can leave messages for their class teacher to request further detailed help.
Pupils will be given a colour coded percentage score to let them know how they have done. Parents can monitor this and encourage students to focus their revision on the topics in red or seek further support.
Login details for both websites will be shared with students by their class teachers. If you forget your passwords, please talk to Mr Owen, who can reset them for you.
Mathswatch
https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/
Username pnumber@cncs (e.g p1234@cncs)
Password: Full date of birth in DDMMYYYY format (13092006)
A Level Maths and Further Maths are set 5 hours of independent study per week taking a variety of forms. Students will be given access to resources and question banks on integralmaths.org and kerboodle.
Equipment and Resources
Students should bring the following to every maths lesson
Black/Blue Pens
Pencil
Ruler
Compass
Protractor
Scientific Calculator- (we recommend a Casio FX-83GTX)
Useful websites
www.Corbettmaths.com
www.mathsgenie.co.uk
www.Integralmaths.org
https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/
bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Recommended Revision guides
CGP: GCSE AQA Mathematics for the Grade 9-1 Course
Upcoming Events
UKMT- Senior Maths Challenge for Year 12 and 13- October 3rd
UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge Years 10 and 11 January 31st 2024
UKMT Junior Maths Challenge Years 7&8 April 25th 2024
Birmingham Catholic Partnership maths challenge - Years 10 and 11-TBC
AMSP Maths Feast-TBC
Key Stage 4 information
Edexcel GCSE Mathematics
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/mathematics-2015.html
key stage 5 information
A Level Mathematics
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/as-and-a-level/mathematics-7357
A Level Further Mathematics
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/as-and-a-level/further-mathematics-7367
For more information on our curriculum intent and implementation, click on the link below