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Mathematics

Subject: Mathematics
Contact: Mrs S Blears-Chalmers

Overview:

As one of the core subjects, Mathematics is studied by all students at Key Stages 3 and 4. The traditional topics of Number, Algebra, Shape and Data Handling are re-enforced with problem solving and real life applications.

Mathematics is taught by enthusiastic and dynamic teachers who are dedicated to ensuring every student reaches their potential.

Key stage 3 

Overview:

Students in Key Stage 3 are taught in ability groups for Mathematics. Problem solving and real life applications are developed through various teaching strategies using a mastery approach. Students are encouraged to discuss and justify their explanations in order for them to develop their deeper understanding of the concepts.

Curriculum Content

Year

Autumn term

Spring Term

Summer Term 

7

Place Value

Addition and Subtraction

Addition and Subtraction of decimals

Multiplication
Multiplication and Division
Directed Numbers

Order of Operations

Introduction to Algebra
Understand and use fractions

Fractions of amounts

Multiplying and dividing decimals
Percentages

Angles

Handling data
Real life data
Revision
Working with units

Triangles and Quadrilaterals

Symmetry & Tessellation

8

Primes and factorising

Addition & subtraction of fractions
Percentage change
Positive & negative numbers

The functions & uses of money;budgeting/managing risk
Ratio and Rate

Sequences, expressions & equations

Triangles, quadrilaterals & angles in parallel lines

Length & area (parallelograms and trapezia)

Rounding

Circumference & area of a circle

3D shapes & nets

Surface area  & volume

Statistics

Revision
Statistics Part 2

 

9

Coordinates
Linear graphs

Proportion

Scales and standard form

Linear & non-linear sequences

Expanding & factorising

Changing the subject of the formula

Linear equations & inequalities

Graphical solutions

Working with data

Scatter graphs

Probability

Congruence

Similarity & enlargement

Transformations

Pythagoras Theorem

Trigonometry

Angles in polygons

Revision

Constructions

Assessment Criteria

Please find below the assessment benchmarks for Maths. A child progresses across the grid (from A-I) when they demonstrate a deeper knowledge and wider range of skills in each assessment carried out.

Key stage 4  

Overview

The Key Stage 4 curriculum follows the Edexcel new GCSE Specification. There are two tiers of entry – Foundation and Higher.

Students are taught in ability groups and build on the foundations of the Key Stage 3 curriculum.

Higher attaining students are given the opportunity to study Further Maths, allowing them to develop higher level thinking in preparation for A-Level studies.

Exam board and course

Maths GCSE – Edexcel

Further Maths Certificate - AQA

Curriculum Content

Year

Autumn Term 

Spring Term 

Summer Term 

10

Higher

Number recap/multiplicative reasoning

Real life graphs

Linear graphs and co-ordinate geometry

Quadratic, cubic and reciprocal graphs

Averages and range

Representing and interpreting data

Scatter graphs

 

Foundation

Properties of shapes, parallel lines and angle facts

Interior and exterior angles of polygons

Statistics and sampling

The averages

Perimeter and area

3D forms and volume

Real-life graphs

Straight-line graphs

Higher

Recap algebra

Solving quadratics and simultaneous equations

Inequalities

Accuracy and bounds

Transformations

Constructions, loci and bearings

Probability

 

Foundation

Transformations I: translations, rotations and reflections

Transformations II: enlargements and combinations

Right-angled triangles: Pythagoras and trigonometry

Higher

Similarity and congruence (2D and 3D)

Volume of cones and spheres

Further statistics

Histograms

Sampling

Cumulative frequency and box plots

 

Foundation

Probability I

Probability II

11

Higher

Graphs of trigonometrical functions

Further trigonometry

Quadratics, expanding more than two brackets, sketching graphs, graphs of circles, cubes and quadratics

Circle theorems

Circle geometry

Changing the subject of formulae (more complex), algebraic fractions, solving equations arising from algebraic fractions, rationalising surds, proof

 

Foundation

Recap area and perimeter

Pythagoras’ Theorem and trigonometry

Circles, cylinders, cones and spheres

Recap properties of shapes (angles)

Interior and exterior angles of polygons

Quadratic equations: expand and factorise

Quadratic graphs

Constructions, loci and bearings

Exam preparation

Higher

Vectors and geometric proof

Reciprocal and exponential graphs; Gradient and area under graphs

Direct and inverse proportion

 

Foundation

Fractions and reciprocals

Indices and standard form

Similarity and congruence 2D shapes

Vectors

Rearranging equations

Graphs of cubic, reciprocals and simultaneous equations

Revision

Enrichment opportunities:

Revision/Homework Club – Thursday after school

Useful websites to support learning

www.hegartymaths.com website
www.corbettmaths.com website
www.desmos.com website