Our Mathematics Department aims to develop each pupil's skills and understanding while also encouraging a systematic approach and a positive attitude to this fundamental subject.
The Mathematics Department follows the ISEB Common Entrance syllabus which obviously includes all areas of the National Curriculum. This framework is by no means all that we do as we work together in a stimulating environment and encourage each child to develop an understanding of mathematics as part of the real world.
Curriculum through the School
Reception pupils are introduced to number concepts, bonds and patterns. The use of numbers is related to familiar concepts and pupils are expected to count reliably and begin to use simple addition whilst also being able to group, order and recognise pattern.
During Years 1 and 2 a more complete understanding of the concepts introduced in Reception is developed, a familiarity with two- and three-dimensional shapes is fostered and basic units of measure are introduced. The first times tables are used and more fully understood at this stage too.
Years 3-6 see a building upon the initial building blocks of Mathematics and the School is in line with the ISEB requirements for this age group, studying and extending all areas of the National Curriculum in the process.
Common Entrance Preparation
In Years 7 and 8 at Sedbergh Junior School, the programme of study is directed towards the ISEB Common Entrance syllabus. This means that all prep school pupils are fully prepared for Entrance Examinations to Senior Schools. The course also fulfils all the requirements of the National Curriculum and provides a sound grounding for Year 9 and beyond. Pupils are also prepared for Scholarship at Common Entrance.