Sawtry Community College

Department: Mathematics

Welcome to the Maths Department!

The Maths block consists of eight classrooms all fitted with IWB, one of which is consists of 24 desktop computers for students to access maths website, maths software and other interactive activities.

The department work with a spiralling curriculum plan throughout 5 years of secondary education which has core, support and extension each year. This is aimed at students making maximum progress in maths right from day 1.
Students are taught in ability groups in order to allow personalised learning. Students are assessed regularly and set reviews carried out once a term with set changes occurring if and when necessary.

The department extends extra support to yr 7 students getting levels below the national standard through the numeracy progress unit (NPU)

Extra revision sessions are available to KS4 students. These will cover both the CD, AA* and AB border line during lunchtime and after school (between January and May)

UKMT challenge both Junior and Intermediate are available for the most able students. A team challenge for years 8 and 9 and individual challenges for all years. A Free Standing Mathematical Qualification (FSMQ) is available for most able students in year 10 and 11.