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Maths

Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11

Maths Curriculum

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Year 7

Autumn 1 Autumn 2

The decimal number system

Properties of arithmetic

Factors and Multiples

A good understanding of number underpins all processes in mathematics. As such, our focus this half term is about building on the number skills learnt in primary school to develop fluency and ensure solid foundations are in place using, following and adapting the Mathematics Mastery approach and programme for our students

Order of operations

Negative numbers

Pupils continue to develop their number skills, continuing to build on skills learnt at KS2.

Spring 1 Spring 2

Expressions

Equations

Coordinates

In this half term we start to apply skills to the essential concepts of algebra which underpins all aspects of pure mathematics developing students’ ability to reason and express themselves using abstract notation.

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Angles

Properties of 2D shapes

The focus for this term is geometry. All of the number and algebra skills which have been studied so far this year, can now start to be applied to topics such as perimeter, area and volume as well as angles in different 2D shapes. We also start to introduce problem solving skills when looking at complex geometric problems at the end of each topic.

Summer 1 Summer 2

Conceptualising and comparing fractions

Manipulating and calculating fractions

Pupils continue to develop their number skills, whilst applying them to new contexts such as fractions, learning to manipulate and calculate with fractions.

Ratio and proportion

Representing data

We start to apply number skills to the essential concepts of ratio and proportion which are essential for developing mathematical reasoning skills. We end this half term by starting to look at some real-world applications of mathematics through problem solving and word problem tasks.

All Year 7 subjects Next Year 7 Subject - English

Year 8

Autumn 1 Autumn 2

Accuracy and estimation

Percentages

Expressions

We start the year with recapping skills introduced at KS2 involving accuracy and estimation, using number lines to round to the nearest one, ten, hundred, thousand and decimal places. This moves onto introducing the concept of significant figures and using estimation to make approximations. We then move on to percentages, including finding percentages of amounts and increasing and decreasing. We finish the term by introducing expressions, recapping skills learnt in Year 7 and setting us up for more algebra in Autumn 2.

Sequences

Linear graphs

We build on skills first introduced at KS2, looking at pattern spotting, recognising and generating sequences. This builds on to work on Linear graphs which includes recapping concepts introduced in Year 7 involving coordinate geometry and the cartesian plane.

Spring 1 Spring 2

Equations and inequalities

Angles in polygons

We revisit the algebra topics before extending this to solving inequalities and equations. Pupils will recap the basic skills, before deepening their understanding by applying them to more challenging topics.

Real Life graphs and Rates of Change

Direct and Inverse Proportion

We revisit the essential number skills of ratio and proportion, whilst extending to more complex topics. Students will also extend this to representing these on graphs and solving real-life problems. Pupils will also start to look at more complex ideas within proportion, looking at direct and inverse proportionality.

Summer 1 Summer 2

Circles

Volume and surface area of prisms

We revisit the geometry topics which were first met in Year 7. The emphasis is on building on the basic skills and formulae that were learnt, whilst bringing in more complex concepts such as algebra, and linking back to solving equations formed from geometric problems as well as developing basic awareness of circles, volume and surface area of 3D shapes.

Univariate data

Bivariate data

The focus of this half term is applying the number skills developed so far to real-life contexts through the topics of compound measures, data and statistics. Pupils further develop an understanding of how statistics and graphs can be used in the real-world to analyse and represent data.

All Year 8 subjects Next Year 8 Subject - English

Year 9

Autumn 1 Autumn 2

Probability

FDP review

Probability Sets, Venns and sample space diagrams

We revisit number work from KS2 and KS3 to refresh their understanding of the interconnection of methods of calculation for fractions, decimals and percentage in preparation for work on probability in the next unit. We introduce theoretical probability in a variety of contexts and with a variety of representations. Combined events are considered with the use of sample spaces, two-way tables and probability tree diagrams. Students add frequency tree diagrams and two-way tables to their repertoire of probability representations and look at non-random situations. They compare experimental to theoretical probability. Students build on their existing understanding of Venn diagrams by being introduced to set notation. The second week of this unit builds on the first by introducing probability presented in Venn diagrams and set notation. Students interpret and convert between representations to solve problems.

Linear simultaneous equations

Solving linear simultaneous equations algebraically and graphically.

Students work on algebraic manipulation, including some revision of solving linear equations. Students are formally introduced to some formal algebraic manipulation methods such as equation scaling and addition and subtraction of equations within a system. Students solve simultaneous equations by adding or subtracting to remove a variable, firstly looking at cases in which this happens, and then using equivalent equations to manufacture these cases. We also solve simultaneous equations through substitution from one equation into another. Students explore linear graphs to connect understanding of solutions to linear equations in two variables to the coordinates of points that lie on their graphs, including intersections as simultaneous equations.

Spring 1 Spring 2

Geometry of Triangles

Angle review, Constructions, congruence and loci Pythagoras theorem

In addition, at the end of this half-term, we re-visit geometry, this time specifically looking at right-angled triangles and the topics of Pythagoras’ Theorem. Students revisit angle theorems to calculate missing angles using longer chains of reasoning, justifying their deductions. Opportunities exist throughout the unit for estimating, naming, measuring and drawing angles using a protractor. Formal notation is developed Students are introduced to loci and use the properties of circles to find the locus of points that are a specific distance from a point. Students develop this to find the locus of points that are equidistant from two points and use this to construct perpendicular biscectors. In week 2 of this unit, students are introduced to the conditions for congruence in triangles. This is derived from students understanding of the different ways to construct triangles. These conditions are then used to prove when two triangles are congruent. Students explore tiled squares leading to a formal introduction to Pythagoras’ Theorem. Students start to look at different contexts in which Pythagoras' theorem can be used, such as within 2-D shapes, 3-D shapes, and the Cartesian plane.

Ratio and proportion

Ratio review, similarity and enlargement and trigonometry

Ratio is revisited this week with a focus on understanding the difference between part : part and part : whole relationships, representing those relationships as fractions, using the constant of proportionality and scale factor to find equivalent ratios, and connecting the constant of proportionality to the unit ratio Students are introduced to the idea of similarity in the context of enlargement. They use then learn how to find the scale factor from the unit ratio. After working with intershape relationships, they revisit the idea of constants of proportionality as inter-shape relationships and learn that these are the same within similar shapes.

Students’ attention is drawn to the similarities and differences of intra shape and inter shape relationships. They are introduced to the centre of enlargement firstly through examining enlarged shapes and their relationship to the centre and then by enlarging shapes from a given centre. They examine the relationship between the scale factor and the area of the enlarged shape. Students investigate a right-angled triangle in a unit circle in quadrant 1 and use what is known about similar shapes to find missing lengths of right-angled triangles. After being introduced to sine and cosine functions, students can find the opposite/adjacent of a right-angled triangle from a given angle and hypotenuse length, and vice-versa. Students explore the relationship between the opposite and adjacent is looked at as the tangent of an angle is uncovered. Secondly, students look at finding unknown angles through inverse trig functions.

Summer 1 Summer 2

Quadratics

Algebra review, quadratic expressions and equations.

We revisit the algebra topics from Year 7 and Year 8, aiming to recap the basic skills that were learnt and build fluency, before studying each topic to a greater depth, thus improving understanding and providing the opportunity to tackle more challenging concepts. Students look specifically at quadratic expressions and equations, including those written in the standard form ax 2+b x +c(=0). Students also begin looking at quadratic graphs and common visual features of them, such as the curve and turning point. Students look at interpreting information from a quadratic graph, then students begin looking at quadratics written in double brackets and considering equivalence with quadratics in their standard form. Students continue to work on expanding brackets, as the questions gradually increase in complexity, they eventually move onto expanding more than two brackets. 

Reasoning with number

Surds, indices, standard form and growth and decay 

Students are introduced to rational and irrational numbers, and surds. This unit can be thought of as “surdslite” as students will be introduced to surds in a way that is key stage appropriate. During the first week of this unit students look at indices and roots, including looking at cases with negative indices and an index of zero. Students then focus on the index laws, looking at multiplication, division, and raising to further powers. Students are introduced to numbers written in standard form as tools to consider and compare very large and very small numbers. They draw connections between powers of ten and place value, compare the size of numbers by considering the power of ten and use multiplication and division to adjust numbers into standard form. Decimal multipliers to calculate percentage change is built on by considering repeated change, first with different percentages and then with the same percentage (compound change). Graphical representations of growth and decay are considered to illustrate that exponential growth (/decay) means the rate of growth (/decay) increases over time.

All Year 9 subjects Next Year 9 Subject - English

Year 10

Autumn 1 Autumn 2

Higher tier

Number

Algebraic expressions

Surds

Higher tier

Equations and inequalities

Percentages (basic)

Ratio

Proportion

Sequences

Foundation tier

Number

Algebraic expressions

Solving equations

Foundation tier

Fractions

Percentages (basic)

Fractions, decimals and percentages

Ratio

Spring 1 Spring 2

Higher tier

Simultaneous equations

Graphs (linear and quadratic)

Angles

Higher tier

Right angled and non-right-angled triangles

Advanced probability

Foundation tier

Proportion

Probability

Coordinates and linear graphs

Foundation tier

Perimeter, area and volume

Angles

Summer 1 Summer 2

Higher tier

Area and volume

Averages and range

Higher tier

Interpreting and representing data

Advanced percentages

Compound measures

Transformations

Similar shapes

Iteration

Bounds

Foundation tier

Interpreting and representing data

Averages and range

Inequalities

Sequences

Foundation tier

Indices and standard form

Advanced probability

Right-angled triangles

Column vectors

Transformations

Throughout Year 10 the same topics are studied as in Key Stage 3, with an aim to recapping the more basic skills, before moving on to applying the concepts to more challenging contexts and the next and new level of complexity studied at a GCSE level. By revisiting and reviewing each topic, our students will form stronger links between topics, and become more confident in applying their skills to unfamiliar situations and to real-life problem-solving questions.

All Year 10 subjects Next Year 10 Subject - English

Year 11

Autumn 1 Autumn 2

Higher tier

Number recap

Albra fundamentals

Advanced percentages

Surds

Proportion

Averages and range

Higher tier

Interpreting and representing data

Probability

Similar shapes

Advanced trigonometry

Advanced ratio

Compound measures

Foundation tier

Number

Fractions

Percentages

Expressions and equations

Standard form

Ratio and proportion

Foundation tier

2D and 3D shapes

Compound measures

Probability

Graphs

Spring 1 Spring 2

Higher tier

Iteration

Graphs and inequalities

Functions and proofs

Real life graphs

Higher tier

3D trigonometry and Pythagoras’ theorem

Circle theorems

Advanced graphs

Vectors and geometric proof with vectors

Plans, elevations, constructions, loci & bearings

Geometric Proof

Foundation tier

Vectors

Transformations

Formulae

Simultaneous equations

Foundation tier

Plans and elevations

Similarity and congruence

Circles and cylinders

Real life graphs

Constructions, loci and bearings

Vector geometry

Complex 3D shapes

Throughout Year 11 the same topics are studied as in Year 10, but at a faster pace to ensure there is plenty of time for revision during half term 5 to prepare for the exams at the end of the year. There is a continued aim of ensuring that strong foundations are in place for each topic, before building on these with ever-increasing depth and a particular focus on application to unfamiliar contexts and developing problem-solving techniques.

All Year 11 subjects Next Year 11 Subject - English

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