Maths may not teach us to add love or subtract hate, but it gives us hope that every problem has a solution.”
– Anonymous
Mathematics
Our maths curriculum provides pupils with an introduction to the essential mathematical knowledge that they need to be educated citizens. It introduces students to the best that has been thought and said; and helps engender an appreciation of human imagination, creativity and achievement.
Mr I Cameron
Director of Mathematics
Our Mathematics curriculum provides pupils with an introduction to the essential mathematical skills and knowledge that they need to be educated citizens and to solve problems with confidence, fluency and curiosity. It introduces students to the best that has been thought and said; and helps engender an appreciation of the contribution mathematics has made to humanity.
It has been carefully designed and delivered to ensure:
- Pupils develop a natural curiosity around the applications of mathematics, as well as the ability to apply their knowledge to understand something they previously did not know. (OPENING MINDS to new knowledge)
- Pupils develop a confidence that ignites a passion and insatiable thirst to learn and understand. (OPENING HEARTS through inspiration)
- Pupils become critical thinkers and be aware of how their mathematical skillset can allow them to innovate and solve problems. (OPENING MINDS to deeper understanding)
- Pupils leave with a depth of understanding that will empower them to move into adult life successfully. (OPENING DOORS through the application of developing skills)
Year 7, 8 and 9 Curriculum Content
Our Key stage 3 curriculum offer is designed and sequenced to allow our students to learn best and succeed within maths. We follow a continuous 5-year scheme of learning focussed on preparing pupils for GCSE exams in year 11, albeit one that still separates into KS3 and KS4. It allows for seamless transition across different content with frequent opportunity for the embedding on knowledge retrieval throughout the curriculum.
| Year 7 | Unit/Topic |
|---|---|
| Autumn HT1 | Multiplying whole numbers, Multiplying and dividing by powers, Factors, primes and powers, Rounding larger numbers, Adding and subtracting decimals, Rounding decimals to the nearest integer, Interpreting Scales, The metric system, Translations /Reflections, Cartesian coordinates |
| Autumn HT2 | Symmetry, Rotation, Properties of 3-D shapes, Mode, median and range, Stem and leaf diagrams, Pie Charts, Adding and subtracting negative numbers, Multiplying and dividing negative numbers, Composite Statistics and Probability and Collecting data |
| Spring HT1 | Equivalent Fractions, Multiplying fractions, Combining variables, Working with formulae, Angle facts and Sequences |
| Spring HT2 | Calculating Percentages, Converting between fractions, decimals and percentages, Probability, Angles in triangles and quadrilaterals and Constructions with a ruler and protractor |
| Summer HT1 | Division, Divisibility tests, Using the number system effectively, Rounding decimals, Significance, Real life graphs and Finding area and perimeter |
| Summer HT2 | Order of operations BIDMAS, Linear sequences, Types of quadrilateral, Angles and parallel lines |
Year 7 Mathematics Curriculum Map
| Year 8 | Unit/Topic |
|---|---|
| Autumn HT1 | Multiplying and dividing decimals, Adding and subtracting fractions, Working with mixed numbers, Dividing fractions, Setting up and solving simple equations, Using brackets, Scatter diagrams, Constructions with a pair of compasses, Understanding nets |
| Autumn HT2 | Ratio, Plotting graphs of linear functions, Working with more complex equations, Solving equations with brackets, Bearings, Scale drawing, Probability |
| Spring HT1 | Metric-imperial conversions, Enlargement, Index notation, Sequences, Volume and surface area of cuboids |
| Spring HT2 | Collecting data, Frequency Tables, Displaying grouped data, Applying percentage increases and decreases to amounts, 2D representations of 3D shapes |
| Summer HT1 | Functions and graphs, Circles Composite Number, Writing numbers in standard form |
| Summer HT2 | Percentages, Simplifying Expressions, Pythagoras' theorem |
Year 8 Mathematics Curriculum Map
| Year 9 | Unit/Topic |
|---|---|
| Autumn HT1 | Prime factorisation, Linear inequalities, 2 Sequences, Functions and graphs, Plotting quadratic and cubic graphs, Polygons, Loci and Statistical measures |
| Autumn HT2 | Accuracy, Solving Equations, Prisms, Compound units, Ratio and Proportion |
| Spring HT1 | Probability, Proportion, Using Formulae, Similarity and Trigonometry |
| Spring HT2 | Indices, Standard form, Rotations, Quadratic Graphs and Working with Quadratics |
| Summer HT1 | Percentages, Sequences, Congruence, Trigonometry and Using lines of best fit |
| Summer HT2 | Plans and Elevations, Arcs and sectors, Plotting graphs and Identities |
Year 9 Mathematics Curriculum Map
Year 10 and 11 Curriculum Content
When students enter KS4 they are introduced to the GCSE content that will link into everything covered in KS3. The scheme of learning splits into fluency, developing skills and problem solving which will enable all students to have a deeper understanding of the topic and apply their knowledge in a wider variety of questions.
Foundation
| Year 10 | Unit/Topic |
|---|---|
| Autumn HT1 | Calculating with Decimals, Standard Form, Using brackets, Linear Graphs, Scale Drawings, Three dimensional Shapes and Probability |
| Autumn HT2 | Fractions Decimals and Percentages, Angles, Nets and Line Charts / Pie Charts |
| Spring HT1 | Solving Equations, Fractions, Area and Perimeter and Prisms |
| Spring HT2 | Frequency Tables and Transformations |
| Summer HT1 | Circles, Probability, Rounding and Significance and Sequence |
| Summer HT2 | Compound Units, Polygons, Plotting Graphs and Approximation |
Year 10 Foundation Mathematics Curriculum Map
| Year 11 | Unit/Topic |
|---|---|
| Autumn HT1 | Calculating, Accuracy, Number Properties, Working with Algebra, Ratio and Proportion, Fractions and Percentages |
| Autumn HT2 | Standard Form, Sequences, Functions and Graphs, Angles, Pythagoras and Trigonometry |
| Spring HT1 | Units and Scales, Area and Perimeter, Three Dimensional Shapes, Simultaneous Equations, Statistical Measures and Probability |
| Spring HT2 | Statistical Diagrams, Representing Data, Transformations, Vectors, Similarity, Inequalities, Real life graphs and Working with Quadratics |
| Summer HT1 | Revision |
| Summer HT2 | Revision |
Year 11 Foundation Mathematics Curriculum Map
Higher
| Year 10 Foundation | Unit/Topic |
|---|---|
| Autumn HT1 | Calculating with standard form, Rules of indices, Fractional indices, Using indices in Algebra, Quadratic equations, Geometric progressions and Finding centres of rotation |
| Autumn HT2 | Repeated percentage increase/decrease, Factorising quadratics, Solve equations by factorising, Congruent triangles and proof, Proof using similar and congruent triangles, Trigonometry for special angles and Using lines of best fit |
| Spring HT1 | Enlargement in two and three dimensions, Constructing plans /elevations, Finding equations of straight lines, Polynomial and reciprocal functions, Working with compound units, Identities, Arcs and sectors |
| Spring HT2 | Surface area and volume of 3-D shapes, The multiplication rule, The addition rule, Conditional probability, Vectors and Inverse and composite functions |
| Summer HT1 | Growth and decay, Surds, Exponential functions, The cosine rule and The sine rule |
| Summer HT2 | Other sequences, Nth term of quadratic sequences, Recurring decimals, Upper and lower bounds and Circle theorems |
Year 10 Higher Mathematics Curriculum Map
| Year 11 Higher | Unit/Topic |
|---|---|
| Autumn HT1 | Number properties, Accuracy, Number System, Percentages, Using Algebra, Ratio and Proportion and Indices and Surds |
| Autumn HT2 | Working with Quadratics, Simultaneous Equations, Linear Graphs and Perpendicular lines Including circles, Pythagoras and Trigonometry, Inequalities and Velocity Time graphs |
| Spring HT1 | Transformations, Vectors, Circle Theorems, Sequences, Functions and Transformations of graphs and Iterative Processes |
| Spring HT2 | Statistical Diagrams, Representing Data, Transformations, Vectors, Similarity, Inequalities, Real life graphs and Working with Quadratics Statistical Measures,Cumulative Frequency and Histograms, Statistical Measures, Probability, Three dimensional Shapes, Arcs and Sectors and Properties of shapes |
| Summer HT1 | Revision |
| Summer HT2 | Revision |
Year 11 Higher Mathematics Curriculum Map
Sixth Form Curriculum Content
Key Stage 4 Mathematics students follow the AQA GCSE Mathematics specification. For further details, please follow the link below.
Download Full GCSE Mathematics Specification here
Key Stage 5 mathematics students follow the Edexcel A Level Mathematics specification. For further details, please follow the link below.
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A Student’s View
Since year 7 I have thoroughly enjoyed my maths lessons. I know that I am going to learn something new every day and the more that I learn the more I want to find out.”
Lily
Current student
