Pupils at The Maelor School

Mathematics and Numeracy

High school student using computer with teacher

Brief overview

This area of learning includes:

Aims of the department

Within Mathematics and Numeracy our aims for pupils are:

  • to develop a deep, broad and increasingly complex conceptual understanding of mathematics
  • to enable pupils to communicate effectively with symbols
  • to gain fluency in the use of mathematical skills
  • to develop strong logical reasoning skills
  • to be able to develop strategies in order to solve problems, including those involved in real life

Structure of the curriculum

Pupils are taught by specialist teachers across the areas of Number, Algebra, Shape and Space and Handling Data.

At GCSE, financial mathematics and other applications of numeracy as well as non-calculator and calculator mathematics are areas of focus.

At A level topics are divided between Pure Mathematics, Mechanics, Probability and Statistics.


Maths book and equations
High school calculator
Maths lesson equipment

What qualifications are available in this AOLE?

  • GCSE Mathematics and Numeracy
  • Level 2 Additional Mathematics
  • A and AS Level Mathematics
  • A and AS Level Further Mathematics

Extra-curricular opportunities available

Opportunity to compete in Junior, Intermediate and Senior UKMT Maths Challenges.

Lunchtime Additional Maths in Years 10 & 11.

Lunchtime Maths club in the lead up to Team Maths Challenges.