| The Newcastle upon Tyne Church High School
Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3BA |
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| The Mathematics Department consists of four specialist
teachers, three full time and one part time. During the first three
years (years 7, 8 and 9) girls follow Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum
and are taught in sets according to ability. In years 10 and 11 all
girls follow the GCSE course at either Higher or Intermediate level and
all are subsequently entered for the GCSE examinations. Results at
GCSE have been consistently good with a pass rate (Grades A* to C) normally
over 95% and a good proportion of high grades. In 1997 the pass rate
was 98% with 35% at A*/A and 48% at B grade. We do try to teach weaker
pupils in smaller groups during these two years.
In the Sixth Form we offer AS and A level modular courses. For several years the pass rate here has been 100%, again with a good proportion of high grades. In 1997 seven out of our nine students gained grade A. Extra curricular activities include participation in the UK Mathematical Challenge in years 8 and 10, and a short series of lunchtime activities for years 8 and 9. |
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| Each June we take year 9 on a Mathematical Trial Outing
to Lightwater Valley, and this leads on to group project work.
The Newcastle upon Tyne Church High School |
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