Mathematics
Our vision is to provide a rich and varied experience of mathematics so that pupils become numerically fluent, enabling them to be confident problem solvers and logical thinkers. Pupils are encouraged to develop fluency in the fundamentals of mathematics so that they become efficient in using and selecting the appropriate mathematics to use. We promote the importance of mathematics to support other subjects across the curriculum. Our dedicated team of mathematics teachers share their knowledge and demonstrate real life situations in which the mathematics they teach can be applied. We help pupils to use mathematics to make sense of the world and to develop an appreciation for the power of mathematics and a sense of curiosity for the subject. We aim to make mathematical learning a positive experience and to dispel any negative concepts so that pupils make progress and have the confidence to express their knowledge and understanding of their mathematics.
Year 7
The year 7 curriculum builds on the work covered in Key Stage 2 and prepares a solid foundation for all subsequent work. The focus is on students completing a successful transition. We believe pupils will enjoy, engage and succeed in the maths curriculum.
Term 1
- Sets of numbers
- Calculations
- Rounding and Estimating
Term 2
- Statistics calculations
- Measure and Measurement
- Length area and volume
- Expressions and formula
- Solving Equations
Term 3
- Fractions, decimals and percentages
- Probability
Term 4
- Statistical Diagrams
- Angles
- Shape
- Ratio and proportion
Term 5
- Construction
- Sequences
- Graphs
- Sets of numbers
Term 6
- Transformations and Symmetry
Year 8
During Year 8 pupils build on the knowledge and skills acquired during Year 7 and Key Stage 2. Problem solving using multi-step problems that require pupils to plan and evaluate their thinking and learning is incorporated into the curriculum.
Term 1
- Areas of a trapezium and compound shapes made from quadrilaterals and triangles
- Identifying the key parts of a circle
- Areas and circumferences of circles, including composite shapes
- Imperial and metric measures
- Name and describe common 2D and 3D shapes using conventional terms
- Surface area and volume of prisms
- Time and timetables
- Types of number
- Mathematical symbols: =, ≠, <, >, ≤, ≥
- Ordering positive and negative integers
- Factors, Multiples and Primes, including LCM and HCF
- Powers and roots
- Map scales
Term 2
- Estimate by rounding to decimal places and significant figures
- Basic algebra
- Laws of indices
- Coordinates in all four quadrants
- Linear graphs
- Distance time graphs
- Averages
- Statistical Diagrams
Term 3
- Prime factorisation
- Using HCF and LCM in problem solving
- Index laws
- Ordering and working with decimal numbers
- The 4 operations
- Working with negative numbers
- BIDMAS
- Standard form
- Drawing and interpreting real life, linear and quadratic graphs
Term 4
- Use ratio to solve problems, simplify a ratio, share an amount in a ratio
- Work with direct and indirect proportion
- Measure and estimate angles
- Use angle rules to solve problems
- Work with angles in parallel lines
- Find and use bearings
- Form and solve equations
Term 5
- Calculating with fractions decimals and percentages
Term 6
- Problem solving with fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Data handling project
Year 9
During Year 9 pupils continue to build on the knowledge and skills acquired in Years 7 and 8, further developing students’ problem solving skills.
Term 1
- Negative numbers
- Written methods for calculations
- Standard Form
- Compound Measures
- Properties of Angles, polygons, and bearings
- Expressions and formulas
- Expanding and Factorising
- Index Notation
Term 2
- Standard Form
- Compound Measures
- Percentages
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Theoretical and Experimental probability
- Venn diagrams
Term 3
- Form and solve linear equations
- Represent and solve inequities
- Solve simultaneous equations
- Plot and interpret linear graphs and quadratic graphs
- Use sequences to describe patterns, find the rule and continue sequences
- Find the nth term for a sequence
Term 4
- Compare data using averages, describe the relationship between sets of data in real life
- Use statistical diagrams to interpret data
- Name and describe 2D shapes
- Identify the different parts of a circle
- Find the area of 2D shapes
- Use and understand Pythagoras’ Theorem
Term 5
- Name and describe 3D shapes
- Find the volume and surface area of 3D shapes
- Draw and interpret plans and elevations of 3D shapes
Term 6
- Use standard ruler compass constructions to bisect lines and angles
- Read and interpret scales on maps
- Use direct and inverse proportion
- Use ratio in problem solving
- Use the sine, cosine and tangent ratios for right angle triangles
- Transformations
Year 10
Pupils build on their foundations in algebra, number, geometry, and statistics. The curriculum focuses on deeper understanding and pupils gain the confidence to apply their skills to more complex contexts.
Text in italic shows higher GCSE tier content.
Term 1
- Place value
- Negative numbers
- Indices
- Metric units
- Standard form
- Using calculator
- Compound units including speed and density
- Rounding to significant figures
- Estimation
- Error intervals
- Surds
Term 2
- Coordinates
- Straight line graphs
- Gradient
- Real life graphs
- Algebra: brackets, factorising, quadratics, inequalities, simultaneous equations
Term 3
- Quadratic and cubic graphs
- Parallel and perpendicular lines
- Equation of a straight line, equation of a circle
- Percentage increase and decrease
- Percentages using multipliers
- Percentage change
- Reverse percentages
- Simple and compound Interest
- Velocity time graphs
- Area under a curve
- Recurring decimals
Term 4
- Area of 2D shapes
- Area and circumference of circles
- Volume and surface area of prisms
- Volume of a cone and pyramid
- Probability
- Frequency Trees
- Circle theorems
- Probability: Venn diagrams and tree diagrams
- Two-way tables
Term 5
- Averages
- Sampling and data
- Scatter graphs
- Time series
- Sequences
- Cumulative frequency and box plots
Term 6
- Further sequences
- Indices
- Substitution
- Collecting like terms
- Formulae
- Frequency Polygon
- Sample Space Diagrams
- Venn Diagrams
- Histograms
- Trigonometric graphs
- Algebra and formulae
Year 11
Pupils will consolidate their learning from years 7-10 and become more competent with problem solving and exam techniques. Time is included for financial management, revision and improvement.
Text in italic shows higher tier content.
Term 1
- 2D and 3D shape descriptions and definitions
- Pythagoras’ Theorem
- Trigonometry
- Direct proportion
- Graphical displays of proportion
- Equivalent ratios
- Congruence
- Similarity
Term 2
- Angle facts
- Angles in parallel lines
- Angles in polygons
- Bearings
- Mathematical reasoning
- Functions
- Proof
Term 3
- Transformations
- Tessellation
- Standard ruler and compass constructions
- Nets and plans and elevations
- Vectors
Term 4
- Solving equations
- Algebraic fractions
- Graphs
Term 5
Revision for GCSE exam