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Maths

In this section, the Mathematics department provides an overview of the KS3, KS4 & KS5 curriculum and resources to aid revision and support progress.

Department Contacts

Staff

Role

Mrs K Moore

Leader in Mathematics

Mrs E Taylor

Leader in Mathematics and KS3 Mathematics

Mrs F Timothy Nicholas

Leader of KS4 Mathematics

Mr S White

Leader of KS5 Mathematics

Curriculum

We follow the Pearson 5-year scheme of work, which has three learning paths, linked to key stage 2 outcomes.

At key stage 3 these are Pi, theta and delta. From students’ performance at key stage 3 these refine to foundation and higher at GCSE.

At A-level we follow the Edexcel course for both A-level Mathematics and A-level Further Mathematics.

Assessment

All students complete assessments at the end of every unit and three times a year. This enables us to monitor their progress and effectively organise intervention when necessary.

Revision Resources:

Homework for all year groups is set on ‘Show My Homework’ and is designed to support and develop the learning that is taking place in our classrooms in relation to our Schemes of Learning.  Homework is set on a weekly basis and should take 60 minutes to complete.

Additional Revision Resources:

Passwords are available from class teachers.

KS3 Curriculum

Year 7 Autumn

Pi

  • Unit 1 Analysing and displaying data
  • Unit 2 Calculating
  • Unit 3 Expressions, functions and formulae
  • Unit 4: Graphs

Theta

  • Unit 1 Analysing and displaying data
  • Unit 2 Number skills
  • Unit 3 Expressions, functions and formulae
  • Unit 4 Decimals and measures
  • Unit 5 Fractions

Delta

  • Unit 1 Analysing and displaying data
  • Unit 2 Number skills
  • Unit 3 Equations, functions and formulae
  • Unit 4 Fractions

Year 7 Spring

Pi

  • Unit 5 Factors and multiples
  • Unit 6 Decimals and measures
  • Unit 7 Angles and lines

Theta

  • Unit 6 Probability
  • Unit 7 Ratio and proportion
  • Unit 8 Lines and angles

Delta

  • Unit 5 Angles and shapes
  • Unit 6 Decimals
  • Unit 7 Equations

Year 7 Summer

Pi

  • Unit 8 Measuring and shapes
  • Unit 9 Fractions, decimals and percentages
  • Unit 10: Transformations

Theta

  • Unit 9 Sequences and graphs
  • Unit 10 Transformations

Delta

  • Unit 8 Multiplicative reasoning
  • Unit 9 Perimeter, area and volume
  • Unit 10 Sequences and graphs
 

Year 8 Autumn

Pi

  • Unit 1 Number properties and calculations
  • Unit 2 Shapes and measures in 3D
  • Unit 3 Statistics
  • Unit 4 Expressions and equations

Theta

  • Unit 1 Number
  • Unit 2 Area and volume
  • Unit 4 Expressions and equations
  • Unit 5 Real-life graphs

Delta

  • Unit 1 Factors and powers
  • Unit 2 Working with powers
  • Unit 3 2D shapes and 3D solids
  • Unit 4 Real-life graphs

Year 8 Spring

Pi

  • Unit 5 Decimals calculations
  • Unit 6 Angles
  • Unit 7 Number properties

Theta

  • Unit 6 Decimals and ratio
  • Unit 7 Lines and angles
  • Unit 8 Calculating with fractions

Delta

  • Unit 5 Transformations
  • Unit 6 Fractions, decimals and percentages
  • Unit 7 Constructions and loci

Year 8 Summer

Pi

  • Unit 8 Sequences
  • Unit 9 Fractions and percentages
  • Unit 10 Probability

Theta

  • Unit 9 Straight-line graphs
  • Unit 10 Percentages, decimals and fractions
  • Unit 3 Statistics, graphs and charts

Delta

  • Unit 8 Probability
  • Unit 9 Scale drawings and measurements
  • Unit 10 Graphs
KS3/4 Curriculum Crossover Year

Year 9 Autumn

Foundation

  • Unit 1 Number
  • Unit 2 Algebra

Higher

  • Unit 1 Number
  • Unit 2 Algebra

Year 9 Spring

Foundation

  • Unit 3 Graphs, tables and charts
  • Unit 4 Fractions and percentages
  • Unit 5 Equations, inequalities and sequences

Higher

  • Unit 3 Interpreting and representing data
  • Unit 4 Fractions, ratio and proportion
  • Unit 5 Angles and trigonometry

Year 9 Summer

Foundation

  • Unit 6 Angles
  • Unit 7 Averages and range
  • Unit 8 Perimeter, area and volume 1

Higher

  • Unit 6 Graphs
  • Unit 7 Area and volume
  • Unit 8 Transformation and constructions
KS4 Curriculum

Year 10 Autumn

Foundation

  • Unit 9 Graphs
  • Unit 10 Transformations
  • Unit 11 Ratio and proportion

Higher

  • Unit 9 Equations and inequalities
  • Unit 10 Probability
  • Unit 11 Multiplicative reasoning

Year 10 Spring

Foundation

  • Unit 12 Right-angled triangles
  • Unit 13 Probability
  • Unit 14 Multiplicative reasoning

Higher

  • Unit 12 Similarly and congruence
  • Unit 13 More trigonometry
  • Unit 14 Further statistics

Year 10 Summer

Foundation

  • Unit 15 Constructions, loci and bearings
  • Unit 16 Quadratic equations and graphs
  • Unit 17 Perimeter, area and volume 2

Higher

  • Unit 15 Equations and graphs
  • Unit 16 Circle theorems
  • Unit 17 More algebra
 

Year 11 Autumn

Foundation

  • Unit 18 Fractions, indices and standard form
  • Unit 19 Congruence, similarity and vectors
  • Unit 20 More algebra

Higher

  • Unit 18 Vectors and geometric proof
  • Unit 19 Proportion and graphs

Year 11 Spring
  • Revision and exam paper practise

Year 11 Summer
  • Revision and exam paper practise

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