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.

KS3

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 including Maths Mastery. Students are encouraged to discuss and justify their explanations in order for them to develop their deeper understanding of the concepts.

Curriculum content

	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3
Year 7	Number skills Shape - Geometry	Numbers -Fractions, Percentages and Decimals Shape - Angles	Algebra -Equations Shape –Area and Volume Number- recap Project work
Year 8	Number skills Algebra Data Handling-Probability	Number -Proportion Algebra -Sequences Shape-Angles/Bearings	Algebra -Equations Shape- Area and Volume Project work
Year 9	Number – Facts, Indices, Standard form Shape – Drawings Data Handling- Probability Algebra - Quadratics	Algebra – Sequences Shape- Angles, Trigonometry, Area and Volume Number – Fractions, Decimals and Percentages	Algebra – Graphs and equations Data Handling – charts and analysis

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Year 7

Number skills

Shape - Geometry

Numbers -Fractions, Percentages and

Decimals

Shape - Angles

Algebra -Equations

Shape –Area and Volume

Number- recap

Project work

Year 8

Number skills

Algebra

Data Handling-Probability

Number -Proportion

Algebra -Sequences

Shape-Angles/Bearings

Algebra -Equations

Shape- Area and Volume

Project work

Year 9

Number – Facts, Indices, Standard form

Shape – Drawings

Data Handling- Probability

Algebra - Quadratics

Algebra – Sequences

Shape- Angles, Trigonometry, Area and Volume

Number – Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

Algebra – Graphs and equations

Data Handling – charts and analysis

Age related milestones

Year 7
Year 8
Year 9

KS4

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.

Exam board and course

Curriculum Content

	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3
Year 10	Number, Algebra, Shape	Data Handling data, Number, Algebra	Shape, Algebra, Number
Year 11	Data Handling data, Number, Algebra	Number, Algebra, Shape	Shape, Algebra, Number