Welcome to the Mathematics Department

The department is committed to developing the skills of pupils of all levels of ability and to fostering a real enjoyment of mathematics.

Throughout their time at Millthorpe pupils are taught in ability groupings. This allows those pupils who have a real flair for the subject to build on the success they have already experienced. At the same time those who feel less secure about the subject gain the confidence they need in order for them not only to enjoy mathematics but also to make real progress.

Results in Year 9 National Tests and in Year 11 GCSE Examinations are consistently well above average. In June 2006, our most able pupils will be entered for GCSE at the end of Year10.

The School's Second Specialism has brought extra resources to the department. We have been able to equip four teaching rooms with interactive whiteboards and to increase the number of specialist staff, thus reducing class size in certain year groups.

We have developed a programme for our feeder primary schools which will be delivered the department and aims to smooth the transition of pupils. Our range of extra curricular activities includes entering a large number of able students for National Competitions and enabling Year 11 students to attend lectures at York University .

Many of our students go on to study Mathematics and Further Mathematics at 'A' Level.