Mathematics

The main topics covered in Year 7 are:

Number: fractions, decimals, negative numbers, Percentages

Algebra: number patterns, number relationships, prime numbers and factors, formulae

Shape: three dimensions, angles, scale drawing, area and perimeter, symmetry

Date: Survey, Pie Charts, Scatter diagrams, averages, probability Assessment takes place at regular intervals, when students complete written tests.

Whatever your past experience of maths, our aim is to help you enjoy the subject. Whether you find the work easy or difficult we will teach you at a pace to suit your ability. There is a mixture of written, mental and practical work covering all aspects of the curriculum.

Students are expected to have a range of maths and stationary equipment with them for all mathslessons. The items required for all lessons are:

30 cm Ruler

Scientific calculator

Pens and Pencils

Eraser

Exercise book and Text book (provided by the School)

These items will be needed for some lessons: Pair of Compasses

Protractor

The following items are optional:

Circular Angle Measurer

15 cm Ruler

A Maths equipment pack containing a scientific calculator, geometry set and pencil case will be available to purchase from the school for £16.00. Please order via your ParentPay account. (Log in details are included with this Induction pack).

Your child will receive the Maths pack during their first week of school. Prices for the pack are generally below shop prices and unfortunately we will not be selling individual items.

The scientific calculator in the pack is suitable up to GCSE level and is dual powered, so that if the battery runs out it will revert to solar power until the batteries are replaced. The calculator is the latest Casio model recommended for the GCSE exams. The large Natural Textbook Display shows mathematical expressions like roots and fractions as they appear in textbooks which increases comprehension because results are easier for pupils to understand.