Mathematics is a vital and thriving part of life at Islamia Girls School. It is embedded into everyday learning and problem-solving, helping students build logical thinking, resilience, and analytical skills.
"Allah will raise those who have believed among you and those who were given knowledge, by degrees."
The Noble Qur'an [58: 11]
Our aim is to inspire curiosity, develop deep mathematical understanding, and ensure students are confident and capable in applying their knowledge to real-world contexts. We strive to:
Students are assessed regularly through classwork, quizzes and end-of-term assessments. These help us track progress and tailor support as needed. Our focus is on developing students' confidence, resilience, and appreciation for mathematics as a discipline.
Each year, a small number of high-achieving students are entered early for the GCSE and perform exceptionally well.
Overall exam results are strong, with students achieving between 92% and 100% grades 9–5. You can see our school performance figures for 2024 GCSE exams here.
At KS3, students build on the foundations laid in primary school, ensuring secure understanding of core mathematical principles. The curriculum is designed to secure solid foundations while gradually building towards the demands of GCSE. The curriculum is designed around four key areas: Number, Algebra, Geometry & Measures, and Statistics & Probability.
In Year 9, students consolidate their learning while beginning to explore topics at greater depth, preparing them for GCSE-level work.
KS3 students use Collins Maths Frameworking Pupil Books. To enhance learning beyond the classroom, we use Sparx Maths, an evidence-based online platform proven to improve outcomes. It offers:
Numeracy Ninjas is also used with some KS3 classes to boost fluency in core numeracy, times tables, and mental maths through short weekly sessions. Students enjoy earning "ninja belts" as they build speed, accuracy, and confidence.
At KS4, students follow the Edexcel GCSE Mathematics specification, which enables them to:
Students explore all content strands:
We place a strong focus on:
Students are assessed through three terminal GCSE exams:
Paper 1 – Non-calculator (1 hour 30 minutes)
Paper 2 – Calculator (1 hour 30 minutes)
Paper 3 – Calculator (1 hour 30 minutes)
Each paper is worth one-third of the overall grade and tests a broad range of content and skills.
KS4 students are provided with Pearson Edexcel GCSE Mathematics Higher Tier Student Books 1 & 2. To enhance learning beyond the classroom, we use Sparx Maths, an evidence-based online platform proven to improve outcomes. It offers:
Numeracy Ninjas is also used with some KS3 classes to boost fluency in core numeracy, times tables, and mental maths through short weekly sessions. Students enjoy earning "ninja belts" as they build speed, accuracy, and confidence.
We also provide a range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for learning enrichment. These include:
