Meet the Inspiring Mathematics Team at NSFG!

Sixth Form Open Evening 2020 Welcome to Mathematics

Meet the Maths Team at NSFG ! From Left to Right Ms. Aldous Ms. Reading Mrs.Hariharan Mrs. Bansal Mr. Ilijevski Ms. Krovvidi Ms. Bhachu

Knowing that I can change the lives of so many young children is what made me want to become a teacher. There is nothing I would love more than to teach, as I am of the opinion that only knowledge and education can provide the best opportunities for each of us. I believe in hard work and perseverance. So my message to my students has always been Small steps lead to big dreams . Mrs. Hariharan Subject Leader of Mathematics I am Usha Hariharan, Subject Leader of a very cohesive Maths team. The Maths team at NSFG are my support and motivation. The enthusiasm and optimism of this team is very contagious! They inspire me everyday and you will believe me when I tell you that they convinced me to go on the Stealth at Thorpe Park. (I have never ever been on any ride before!).Trust me when I say you are in safe hands and we will support you throughout your journey at NSFG. Currently Teaches Pure Maths to Year 12. When I am not obsessing over my Maths, I like to garden, cook and play badminton or scrabble with my girls. Sometimes I can persuade them to play Maths games too. I hope you will be just as pleased learning Maths with me as I am to be teaching you. I look forward to seeing you all in September.

Mr.Ilijevski currently Teaches Statistics and Mechanics to Year 12 and 13

My name is Sangita Bansal and I have been teaching Mathematics at NSFG from about 10 years. I believe that gaining a full understanding of something takes time and reflection. In my lessons we will cover the A-level Core Maths syllabus and exam techniques, but we will also delve deeper into the concepts to understand them and appreciate their application in real life situations rather than just replicate methods. Mathematics is a demanding subject so we will work hard, but in return you will learn to think differently and will build a firm foundation to pursue a numerate degree. Mrs.Bansal Currently Teaches Pure Maths to Year 13. I completed my Masters in Commerce and PhD in Finance in India and started my career as a lecturer there. After I moved to England, I continued to pursue my passion for teaching by completing my PGCE in teaching 11-18 Secondary Mathematics. Outside of the classroom I enjoy baking, running and playing board games with my family. I can t wait to meet you all and get stuck in some maths problems!

A level Maths opens the door to leading universities Doing facilitating subjects, particularly maths, may be a sensible choice of A-level for those aspiring to a high-ranking university, even if the content is not required for the intended course. Report by Catherine Dilnot, Institute of Education, 2017

Most Popular A level in 2019 is A-level Mathematics! Top GCE A-level subjects in 2019 by entry Ranking Subject % of total Number of candidates 1 Mathematics 11.5 91985 2 Biology 8.6 69196 3 Psychology 8.1 64598 4 Chemistry 7.4 59090 5 History 6.4 51438

Use of IT- Ex: Geogebra software to make difficult geometrical/ statistical concepts clearer Small Class Sizes Personalised support after school End of topic / Detailed Assessment and Feedback throughout similar to GCSE! Supportive teachers How do we support you at NSFG? We encourage you to become independent learners We make you think ! Emphasis on collaborative learning to improve problem solving skills.

Example of how IT has been used in lessons to enhance learning

I would recommend that you do some form of maths everyday for at least 30 minutes- 1 hour as it requires a lot of work to not only understand the principles behind maths but tricks that could help you solve a problem in a simpler way. To watch YouTube videos as they can find different explanations and different methods for each topic. -Zlata -Athina Problem-solving questions are all over the paper, so practice is needed to understand what the question is asking. Even though it will be an incredibly hard journey, it s all worth it in the end. A lot of hard work and effort is needed to succeed in this field, but its not impossible in the slightest. Advice from current Year 12/13. --Amy Frequent exam practise questions is another recommendation I d give as you need to adapt to the style of wording each exam board provides. -Athina Remember, don t hesitate to ask for help, whether it be a teacher or a fellow student, everybody will be happy to help. -Amy

Expectations of the Maths Department Expectations of the Maths Department 3 Pure Lessons and 2 Statistics and Mechanics lessons totalling 5 hours. Punctuality to all lessons is a key expectation. Being prepared for the lesson by researching/reading through before hand the topic to be taught. Homework will be set every week and mustbecompleted to the best of your ability and handed in ontime. If you have missed a lesson or need help, it is your responsibility to ask or catch up on missed work! You are expected to do independent revision for at least 4 hours per week as you perfect Maths by doing. Revision is the key for tests and assessments. Also, you are expected to act on feedback given by your teachers on a regular basis.

What is covered in AS/A level Mathematics?

ASSESSMENTS Fully linear: exams at the end of second year. Calculator allowed for all the assessments. You will be doing the AS exam at the end of Year 12 as an external examination. This will enable you to be thorough with the Year 12 content and also help you identify the topics which need more focus on. AS Level Examination Paper 1-Pure Mathematics 2 hours- 100 marks Paper 2-Statistics and Mechanics 1hr 15 min Total 60 marks A level Examination Paper 1-Pure Mathematics 2 hours -100 marks Paper 2- Pure Mathematics 2 hours-100 marks Paper 3-Stat and Mech 2 hours-100 marks

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