Royal Russell Senior School

M A T H E M A T I C S

INTRODUCTION
We aim to ensure that all pupils are given the opportunity to reach their full potential from the very start of Y7. The department benefits from a team of very experienced specialist teachers, sensitive to the needs of all pupils. Consistently strong academic results have been achieved at both GCSE and A level, with outstanding performances from many of our pupils.

KEY POINTS

In Y7 able students are extracted from lessons on a twice weekly basis and provided with a fast track programme
Pupils are taught Maths in sets from Y8 upwards
The top set is accelerated with the aim of taking GCSE one year early, and so start A level in Y11
Within Y10 four sets are targeted on the Higher GCSE tier and one on the Foundation tier
In the Sixth Form we now have 80 pupils taking A Level Maths with 20 taking Further Maths
ICT is used throughout the department to enhance teaching and learning
All classrooms are equipped with digital projectors
Help is readily available outside lessons, including regular revision courses

SUCCESSES IN 2007

75% of our students attained an A or B grade at A level
80% of our A level Double Mathematicians attained an A or B grade
The GCSE pass rate was 94% with 40% at A* or A
15 pupils in Y10 attained an A* or A grade at GCSE one year early
In 2005 the Good Schools Guide voted RRS the top performing independent school nationally for boys taking A level Mathematics