Inclusion

In Mathematics, students are placed in ability groups from Year 7 onwards. The sets are arranged using KS2 data, test data from an early test taken at the start of Year 7 and teacher assessment. Internal testing of students occurs every half term. Reviews of the setting are carried out regularly based on these tests.

Year 7

From October 2006, Year 7 students will be taught in ability groups. The class teacher identifies gifted students using KS2 data, Fischer Family Trust data and the previous definitions. These names are given to both the school’s coordinator for gifted and talented students and the Maths department gifted and talented link for inclusion on the whole school register.  The Maths Department also operates a specific subject register, and uses this to monitor progress and to invite students to various events, such as Junior Maths Challenge.  Within lessons, students should be using the Framework Extension textbook and any other material suitable for their level.  They should also be attempting the Extension Homework each week and the ‘Puzzle of the Week’.

Years 8 to 9

Students are taught in ability groups and teachers should be aware of students on the gifted and talented register. These students need explicit differentiation although not necessarily in every lesson. These students should be set high targets in KS3 mathematics of levels 7 and 8.  They will be invited to take part in the various Maths Challenges run during the course of the year and should make every effort to complete the ‘Puzzle of the Week’ and the Extension homework set each week.

Years 10 to 11