Welcome to the Maths Faculty
At Belper School and Sixth Form College, the Maths Faculty is committed to helping every student grow in confidence, knowledge, and skill through engaging and supportive teaching. Our passionate team delivers a wide range of maths courses across all Key Stages in supportive, welcoming classrooms, with a focus on excellent learning for all.
We believe every student can succeed in maths. Through a mastery-based approach, we support students in developing a deep understanding of mathematical concepts so they can build strong foundations, reason logically, and solve problems with confidence.
Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9)
In Years 7 to 9, students are taught in mixed-ability groups, all working towards the same core learning goals. Each class has 6 lessons per fortnight.
We follow a mastery-based approach, which means students are encouraged to explore each concept in depth before moving on. This helps ensure secure learning and strong problem-solving skills that can be built on year after year.
Some students may benefit from more targeted support. For them, we offer a smaller group led by a subject specialist, following the same curriculum with tailored activities to suit individual learning needs.
Equipment
To support their learning, all students are expected to bring key maths equipment to lessons:
- A scientific calculator (we recommend the Casio Classwiz fx-83GT, available via ParentPay)
- A protractor, compasses, and ruler (available from the school shop at lunchtime)
Homework & Online Learning
All students have free access to MathsWatch, a helpful online platform for revision and homework. Homework is set fortnightly:
- KS3: Monday of Week 1
- KS4: Monday of Week 2
MathsWatch is also an excellent tool for independent study. Log-in details are available from your child’s maths teacher.