INTENT

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To instill a belief amongst all students, as well as all members of our school community, that Everyone Is a Mathematician and that Everyone is capable of succeeding in mathematics.

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IMPLEMENTATION and IMPACT

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At Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School, our Mathematics Department is committed to fostering a passion for mathematics through a curriculum designed to inspire curiosity, make connections, and build resilience. We believe that every student has the potential to excel in mathematics and we aim to create a supportive and challenging environment that encourages depth of understanding, develops ambition and fosters self-belief.

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Through our close collaboration with the NW6 Cheshire and Wirral MathsHub, our department strives to plan and deliver lessons through the “Teaching for Mastery” approach. Our curriculum is structured to ensure that all students achieve a deep understanding of mathematical concepts through 5 key principles; Fluency, Mathematical Thinking, Representation and Structure, Coherence and Variation Theory. Lessons are built to include opportunities for students to discuss, debate, investigate, explore and engage with a period of carefully selected intelligent practice. To encourage stretch and challenge, we help students to explore the “why” and “how” different mathematical concepts are connected. 

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We recognize that learning mathematics can be challenging. Our teaching strategies promote a growth mindset, encouraging students to embrace mistakes as opportunities for learning. Through problem-solving tasks and collaborative activities, we help students develop resilience, enabling them to tackle complex problems with a strategic outlook and with confidence. We strive to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and capable of success. By providing varied opportunities for participation, including group discussions, peer teaching, and individual tasks, we empower students to take risks and express their mathematical thinking. 

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The Mathematics Department at HCCS is dedicated to creating a rich and engaging learning experience that prepares students not only for examinations but for life beyond school. By embedding the “5 Big Ideas” of teaching for mastery into our curriculum, we aim to develop confident, resilient, and inquisitive mathematicians who are well-equipped to face future challenges and pursue their passions.