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Mathematics at Crestwood College for Business and Enterprise

Whether checking your change or wondering how spacecraft land on the Mars, from tiling the kitchen to contemplating the infinite, Mathematics is not only a life skill but also underpins our modern technological society.

As a department we aim to develop the abilities to use Mathematics as a means of accurate communication, to reason logically, to test, prove and generalise, to apply Mathematics in everyday situations and appreciate its place in all curriculum areas and the world at large.

Students traditionally enjoy success in the Junior and Intermediate Maths Challenges as well as organising visits for students of all abilities.
The department is also pleased to be involved in several initiatives with Sussex University and the Army.   These experiences give students the opportunity to experience practical Mathematics in a variety of engineering contexts.
Mathematics at Crestwood follows the National Numeracy Strategy enabling a smooth transition from Junior to Secondary mathematics.   This builds on the work done in Key Stage 2, ensuring a commonality of approach and continued progression.   Students study three main areas of Mathematics: 

  *  Number and Algebra

*  Shape and Space

*  Data Handling
with investigation activities tackled on a regular basis in preparation for Key Stage coursework.

In Key Stage 4, students embark upon their GCSE course.   There are three tiers of entry foundation, intermediate and higher - and the examination  board is Edexcel.