Maths Department
The Mathematics Department at Coedcae are fully committed to help our pupils, both enjoy their Mathematics and succeed at it!
At GCSE Level, the Department offers more Mathematics qualifications than any other local school. These include:
- GCSE Mathematics at Higher and Foundation Level.
- GCSE Statistics at Higher and Foundation Level.
- Level 2 Additional Mathematics (This course designed for pupils hoping to go on to A level maths and covers good deal of the first year Pure Mathematics Course)
- Entry Level Mathematics.
- Application of Number Level 1 and 2.
We are currently also in the process of preparing three Yr 9 pupils for early entry GCSE with the idea of them becoming our third group of pupils to take A Level Mathematics in Year 11!
Facilities..
The School's computer system is fully networked and each Mathematics classroom is equipped with an interactive white board, projector and at least one networked computer.
The Mathematics Department has its own trolley of 30 laptop PCs that are supported by the school’s wireless network and are available for pupils to use in their lessons.
In addition to this, one of the Mathematics classrooms is currently being refurbished with 18 PCs to be networked. It is envisaged that this room be used by the Department for research and project work.
Revision and Support Materials.
The Department offers after school and holiday revision sessions for all external exams and also runs a Homework “drop in” club on a Wednesday after school. Pupils are encouraged to make use of online revision resources such as Mymaths.co.uk. The Maths department has invested in an online subscription to this wonderful service for pupils to access at home and in school. Interative games and resources brings Maths alive through this resource.
Number Workout..
Twice a week the Maths Department runs a “Catch-up” programme during morning registration. This is called Number Workout and is a national scheme in Wales. We use Maths Teachers, Support Staff and older pupils, who have been trained in the delivery of the scheme to help pupils from Year 7 and 8, in order to help them improve upon their Mathematics. Number Workout continues to be a great success.
Competitions, Trips and Other Fun Things..
The Maths Department are heavily involved in the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust Competitions. Every year we enter individuals at both Junior and Intermediate Levels and regularly, a number of pupils qualify for subsequent rounds.
We also enter the team event in Year 9. In 2009 we finished third in Wales…but in 2008 Coedcae were crowned Welsh Champions and represented Wales in the UK National Final in London.
In 2010-11, Coedcae became the first 11-16 school to enter a team in the Senior Team Competition, competing against Sixth Form Schools and Colleges. The team finished a very creditable 9th in Wales!
We also are the current Champions (and Runners up) of the University of Glamorgan Under 17 Maths Team Quiz Competition, having beaten schools from across South Wales.
Of each year, for the last 3 years, we have had pupils take part in Mathematics Master Classes at Swansea University. Each year, four or five pupils have spent their Saturday Mornings during January and February extending their knowledge and understanding of Mathematics.
Each summer the Department and Year 9, de-camp to Cardiff for the day to visit the Mathemagic Exhibition
at Techniquest.
Useful Maths Links
