Mathematics Curriculum Intent
The mathematics curriculum is built to ensure that all students have the mathematical fluency, reasoning and problem solving skills to fulfil their hopes and dreams in the world beyond. The aim of the mathematics curriculum is to develop students’ knowledge, skills and understanding of the following mathematical concepts:
- number;
- algebra;
- geometry;
- statistics;
- probability.
By studying these concepts students will become fluent, be able to reason mathematically making deductions, inferences and conclusions in order to solve increasingly complex problems over time.
It is important that pupils develop both conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately, as confidence with mathematical reasoning is essential for all pupils’ future
Key Stage 3 Curriculum Content
Year 7
Half Term 1
- Negative Numbers
- Multiplying Whole Numbers
- Factors, Primes and Powers
- Rounding
- Introducing Algebra
- Measures
- Coordinates and Translation
- Decimals
Half Term 2
- Data and Averages
- Symmetry
Half Term 3
- Fractions
- Collecting and Displaying Data
- Angle Facts
Half Term 4
- Sequences
- Percentages
- Divisibility
- Accuracy
Half Term 5
- Angles and Constructions
- Real Life Graphs
- Area and Perimeter
Half Term 6
- Probability
- Order of Operations
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Year 8
Half Term 1
- Order of Operations
- Sequences
- Properties of Shapes
Half Term 2
- Collecting and Displaying Data
- Constructions and Nets
- Plotting Graphs
Half Term 3
- Calculating
- Bearings
- Algebra
Half Term 4
- Probability
- Proportion and Ratio
Half Term 5
- Transformations and Scale Drawing
- Indices
Half Term 6
- 2D and 3D Shapes
- Equations
- Percentages
- Working in 3 Dimensions
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Year 9
Half Term 1
- Graphs
- Surveys and Graphs
- Circles
- Decimals and Standard Form
- Indices and Prime Factors
- Algebra
Half Term 2
- Measures with Shapes
- Equations
- Percentages
- Angles and Bearings
Half Term 3
- Grouped Data
- Similarity and Enlargement
- Sequences and Graphs
- 3D Shapes
Half Term 4
- Proportion and Ratio
- Equations
- Accuracy
Half Term 5
Half Term 6
- Probability
- Indices
- Algebra
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Key Stage 4 Curriculum Content
Year 10 Foundation
Half Term 1
- Standard Form
- Approximating
- Plotting Quadratic and Cubic Graphs
- Compound Units
- Enlargement in 2 and 3 Dimensions
- Percentage Change
- Pie Charts
- Scatter Diagrams
Half Term 2
- Angles in Polygons
- Prisms
- Plans and Elevations
- Equations of Straight Lines
- Quadratic Functions
Half Term 3
- Simplifying Harder Algebraic Expressions
- Surface Area and Volume of 3D Shapes
- Probability
Half Term 4
- Rotations
- Calculating with Standard Form
- Prime Factors
- Using Complex Formulae
- Polynomial and Reciprocal Functions
Half Term 5
- Similarity
- Constructions
- Quadratic and Geometric Sequences
- Indices
- Congruent Triangles and Proof
Half Term 6
- Factorising Quadratic Expressions
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Year 10 Higher
Half Term 1
- Review of Y9
- Solving Quadratic Equations by Factorising
- Rotations
- Repeated Percentage Increase/Decrease
- Geometric Progressions
- Congruent Triangles
Half Term 2
- Proof Using Similar and Congruent Triangles
- Enlargement with Negative Scale Factors
- Using Lines of Best Fit
- Enlargement in 2 and 3 Dimensions
- Plans and Elevations
- Equations of Straight Lines
- Polynomial and Reciprocal Functions
- Compound Units
Half Term 3
- Identities
- Arcs and Sectors
- Surface Area and Volume of 3D Shapes
- Probability
- Vectors
Half Term 4
- Growth and Decay
- Exponential Functions
- Surds
- Trigonometry for Special Angles
- Quadratic Sequences
- Recurring Decimals
Half Term 5
- Upper and Lower Bounds
- Circle Theorems
- Perpendicular Lines
- Linear Inequalities
- Factorising Harder Quadratics
Half Term 6
- Completing the Square
- The Quadratic Formula
- Trigonometry – Cosine Rule
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Year 11 Foundation
Half Term 1
- Solving Quadratic Equations
- Pythagoras’ Theorem
- Arcs and Sectors
- Solving Simultaneous Equations Graphically
- Trigonometry
- Proportion
- Reverse Percentages
Half Term 2
- Loci
- Displaying Grouped Data
- Limits of Accuracy
- Vectors
Half Term 3
- Identities
- Inverse Proportion
- Congruency
- Repeated Percentage Increase/Decrease
- Probability
Half Term 4
Half Term 5
Half Term 6
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Year 11 Higher
Half Term 1
- Trigonometry – the Sine Rule
- Quadratic Simultaneous Equations
- Circular Function
- Further Trigonometry
- Rearranging Formulae
- Solving Equations Numerically
Half Term 2
- Transformations of Functions
- Histograms
- Properties of Non-Linear Graphs
Half Term 3
- Inverse and Composite Functions
- Proportion
- Trigonometry
- Similar Areas and Volumes
- Solving Quadratic Inequalities
Half Term 4
- Probability
- Vectors
- Proof
Half Term 5
Half Term 6
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