Download School Direct Maths Subject Knowledge Audit

Schools Direct
INTERVIEWS & ADMISSIONS
SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE AUDIT –MATHS
NAME
DATE
Purpose of the Audit
Your indications of subject knowledge strengths and weaknesses will be used as a basis for
discussion during your individual interview and will inform target-setting afterwards. When the
course begins, the audit will also be used to inform planning for the development of key areas of
individual trainee subject knowledge.
Please complete the enclosed audit as accurately and completely as possible using the following
‘codes’ where applicable.
Knowledge Grade
0
1
2
No secure knowledge
Basic knowledge can be applied to the solution of problems
Secure knowledge that can be used to explain to others
Source of Knowledge
A
B
C
D
GCSE Qualification or below
AS or A Level Study
Degree or Post Graduate academic study
Other (e.g. Employment, Professional Training)
In addition to the completing this audit, prior to the Subject Interview Day you need to
complete the GCSE Higher Level (AQA) May 2009 Non-Calculator paper. This can be
downloaded from:
http://store.aqa.org.uk/qual/gcse/qp-ms/AQA-4306-1H-W-QP-JUN09.PDF
Number
Mathematics Topic
KNOWLEDGE
GRADE
(0 or 1 or 2)
SOURCE OF
KNOWLEDGE
(A or B or C
or D)
Integers, Powers and square/cube roots
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages
Ratio and Proportion
Estimation, Approximation and Bounds of Error
Fractional and Negative Indices, Index Laws, Reciprocals
Standard Form, Scientific Notation
Rational and Irrational Numbers
Use of Significant Figures and Decimal Places
Numerical Surds
Complex Numbers
Logical Proof
Number theory
Set Theory
Computability
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Statistics
Shape and Space
Calculus
Algebra
Mathematics Topic
KNOWLEDGE
GRADE
(0 or 1 or 2)
SOURCE OF
KNOWLEDGE
(A or B or C
or D)
Algebraic Manipulation, Functions, Equations
Linear Equations, Simultaneous Linear Equations
Inequalities
Numerical Methods
Arithmetic Sequences
Graphs, Domains and Ranges
Quadratics, higher polynomials, Simultaneous quadratics
Transformation of functions and their graphs
Indices and Logarithms
Curve Sketching
Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences and Series, Binomial
Theorem
Chaotic Functions, Fractals, Mandelbrot Sets etc.
Hyperbolic Functions
Rational Functions
Power, binomial, exponential and logarithmic series
Matrix Algebra
Topology
Principles and History of The Calculus, continuity, limits
Differentiation (algebraic and transcendent functions)
Integration (definite and indefinite)
Numerical Integration (Simpson’s rule etc.)
Differential Equations
Functions of Several Variables
Real and Complex Analysis
Angles, Parallel Lines, Triangles, Quadrilaterals
Pythagoras’ Theorem
Circle Theorems
Transformations
Measurement
Constructions
Areas, volumes, perimeters and surface area
Loci
Congruence and Similarity
Trigonometry, Graphs of Trigonometric Functions
Vectors
Matrices
Trigonometric Functions and Identities
Parametric and Polar Functions
Equations of circles, ellipses etc.
Radian measure
The statistical process – planning, collecting, processing,
interpreting
Data-collection methods
Statistical tables and charts
Averages (mean, median, mode)
Scatter graphs and correlation
Sampling
Interquartile range, moving averages, Standard Deviation
Hypothesis Testing
Regression Analysis
2
Discrete
Mechanics
Probability
Mathematics Topic
KNOWLEDGE
GRADE
(0 or 1 or 2)
SOURCE OF
KNOWLEDGE
(A or B or C
or D)
Practical probability, estimates of probability, probability scale,
effects of sample size
Theoretical probabilities for one and two events, sample space
diagrams
Independent and mutually-exclusive events
Tree diagrams
Combinations and Permutations
Conditional probability, Bayesian statistics
Probability distributions, variance, expectation, the “normal”
curve etc.
Multivariate Analysis
Kinematics and Dynamics
Work, Energy and Power
Impulse and Momentum
Circular Motion, Projectiles
Variable Forces, SHM
Statics, Moments, Couples, Centres of Mass, Friction
Bending Moments, Shearing Force
Algorithms
Network Diagrams, Shortest Path Problems
Linear Programming
Critical Path Analysis
Game Theory
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SUBJECT CURRICULUM KNOWLEDGE AUDIT
MATHEMATICS
Knowledge Grade
0
1
2
None or recalled from own experience as pupil/student
Outline knowledge based on general reading or hearsay
Detailed knowledge based on specialist reading or recent
experience of schools
Area of Mathematics Education
KNOWLEDGE
GRADE
(0 or 1 or 2)
Qualifications
Resources
Curriculum
National Curriculum Orders for Secondary Education
Key Stage 3 National Strategy Framework for Teaching
Guidelines and Code of Practice for supporting students with
Special Education Needs
Guidelines for including Gifted and Talented Pupils
Guidelines for including pupils for whom English is an additional
language
Numeracy across the Curriculum Guidelines
The use of ICT for teaching and learning mathematics
Published schemes and resources (e.g. SMILE, SMP etc.)
Research into Using and Applying Mathematics (Investigations,
practical work etc.)
Entry Level Certificates in Mathematics (formerly Certificates of
Achievement)
Specifications for GCSE Mathematics
Key Skills Qualifications and Application of Number
Specifications for AS/A Level Mathematics
Advanced Extension Awards for Mathematics
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