Curriculum Summary
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11 – Target Grade 5 Foundation
Year 11 – Target Grade 5 Higher
Year 11 – Target Grade 7 Higher
Curriculum Approach
Mathematics is essential for everyday life and our understanding of the world, underpinning technological advances upon which our economic future depends. It is therefore fundamentally important to ensure that all pupils have the best possible mathematics education. Pupils need to have a deep understanding of the mathematics they learn so that they become creative problem-solvers who are confident in working independently and collaboratively, using the mathematical skills so valued in the world of industry and higher education.
At Brannel, through a culture of self-assessment, self-reflection and self-motivation, our students will become strong independent learners who are keenly aware of their own needs and how the mathematics they learn is relevant and connects with the world around them, enabling them to achieve their full potential and become valued members of society.
Future Careers
Through our curriculum offer, we strive to open students’ eyes to the endless possibilities that a good understanding in maths can provide. We do this in a number of ways. Where relevant, we endeavour to link the curriculum to careers. It is not always possible nor productive to link all maths to careers but where it is relevant, topical or authentic, we strive to show our students the importance of maths to particular career paths. Giving our students the opportunity to meet people who use maths in their everyday life and the opportunity to experience maths in a context beyond the classroom. This may be in the form of speakers or visitors into school or external visits beyond the school building.
Studying maths helps develop skills in logical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making, which are valued by employers across many job sectors. Career options include: Actuary, Chartered accountant, Data analyst, Investment analyst, Statistician, Systems developer, Financial manager, Financial trader, Insurance underwriter, Meteorologist, Operational researcher, Quantity surveyor, Software tester.