Maths Department

Maths Year 7 2015-2016

Unit

What will I do?

Term 1

Number

Calculations Working with decimals.

Using the four operations with fractions.

Number properties including primes, highest common factor (HCF) and lowest common multiple (LCM).

Geometry

Angles sums including triangles, straight lines, polygons and around a point.

Area of 2D shapes including rectangles, triangles and circles.

Number

Ratio and Proportion, converting between units, dividing a quantity in a given ratio, solving problems involving proportion

Algebra

Using algebraic notation, substitution, algebra vocabulary, collect like terms, multiplying out (expanding) brackets

Data Handling (Probability)

Frequency of outcomes using tables and trees, randomness, relative frequency, the probability scale, theoretical possibility spaces, equally likely outcomes

Geometry

Co-ordinates, problems on co-

Term 2

How will I be assessed?

End of cycle (half termly) assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

End of cycle (half termly) assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

End of cycle (half termly) assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

Maths ordinate axes, properties of angles at a point/on a straight line/vertically opposite angles, circle definitions and properties, circumference and area of a circle

Term 3

Data handling (Statistics)

Tables, charts and diagrams, averages

Geometry

Congruence, transformations, vectors, properties of 3D shapes, volume of cuboids

Number

Number relationships, inverse operations, order of operations, squares, cubes and higher powers

Algebra

Expressions, functions, equations

Algebra

Sequences, generating sequences, term-toterm rule, recognising sequences

Number

Percentage change, comparing using percentages, solving problems involving percentage change

End of cycle (half termly) assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

End of cycle (half termly) assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

End of year assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

Maths Year 8 2015-2016

Unit

What will I do?

Term 1

Number

Calculations Working with decimals.

Using the four operations with fractions.

Number properties including primes, highest common factor (HCF) and lowest common multiple (LCM).

Geometry

Angles sums including triangles, straight lines, polygons and around a point. Angles in parallel lines.

Area of 2D shapes including rectangles, triangles and circles.

Number

Fractions and ratio, dividing a quantity in a ratio, relate ratios to fractions and linear functions, compare lengths, areas and volumes using ratio

Data handling (probability)

Mutually exclusive events, using tables, charts and diagrams, theoretical sample space diagrams

Algebra

Algebraic notation, substitution, simplifying algebraic expressions

Algebra

Graphs, plotting, linear functions and quadratic functions, non-standard functions, problems involving speed,

Term 2

How will I be assessed?

End of cycle (half termly) assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

End of cycle (half termly) assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

End of cycle (half termly) assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

Maths distance and acceleration

Term 3

Geometry

Scale factors, diagrams, maps, measurement and angles, bearings, similar shapes

Data handling (Statistics)

Populations, scatter graphs, correlation, distribution of data sets, discrete, continuous and grouped data, comparison of data using averages

Algebra

Solving equations, approximating solutions using graphs, rearranging formulae

Number

Compound units, working with percentages, solving problems involving percentage change, simple interest, direct and inverse proportion, using fractions and percentages as operators

Number

Inequalities, prime factors, highest common factor (HCF), lowest common multiple (LCM), standard form, systematic listing strategies

Algebra

Sequences, term-toterm rule and position-to-term rules, finding the nth term of linear sequences

End of cycle (half termly) assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

End of cycle (half termly) assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

End of year assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

Maths Year 9 2015-2016

Unit

What will I do?

Term 1

Number

Calculating with negative numbers.

Properties of numbers.

Primes including highest common factor (HCF) and lowest common multiple (LCM).

Estimating.

Rounding.

Upper and lower bounds.

Algebra

Expanding brackets.

Factorising expressions.

Factorising of quadratics.

Substitution.

Statistics

Currently being updated in line with the new specification for 1-9 GCSE

Geometry

Term 2

Term 3

Currently being updated in line with the new specification for 1-9 GCSE

Currently being updated in line with the new specification for 1-9 GCSE

Currently being updated in line with the new specification for 1-9 GCSE

Currently being updated in line with the new specification for 1-9 GCSE

Currently being updated in line with the new specification for 1-9 GCSE

Currently being updated in line with the new specification for 1-9 GCSE

Currently being updated in line with the new specification for 1-9 GCSE

Currently being updated in line with the new specification for 1-9 GCSE

How will I be assessed?

End of cycle (half termly) assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

End of cycle (half termly) assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

End of cycle (half termly) assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

End of cycle (half termly) assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

End of cycle (half termly) assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

End of year assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

Maths Year 10 Green indicates foundation scheme of work, red indicates higher 2015-2016

Unit

What will I do?

Term 1

Working with integers, collecting, interpreting and representing data, analysing data, properties of integers, working with fractions and decimals, basic algebra, properties of polygons

Basic calculations, order of operations, inverse operations, populations and samples, tables, charts and graphs, summary statistics, misleading graphs, scatter graphs, properties of numbers, prime factors, multiples and factors, equivalent fractions, the four operations with fractions, fractions of a quantity, calculating with decimals, converting recurring decimals to fractions, algebraic notation, expressions, types of shapes, symmetry, properties of 3D shapes

Working with integers, collecting, interpreting and representing data, analysing data, properties of integers, working with fractions

Basic calculations, order of operations, inverse operations, populations and samples, tables, charts, graphs and diagrams, averages and range, misleading graphs, scatter diagrams, types of numbers, prime factors, multiples and factors, equivalent fractions, using the four operations with fractions, fractions of quantities

Angles, perimeter, area, rounding, estimation,

Angle facts, angles in polygons, parallel lines, perimeters

How will I be assessed?

End of cycle (half termly) assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

End of cycle (half termly) assessment.

Maths percentages, powers and roots, standard form

Working with decimals, basic algebra, properties of polygons and 3D objects, angles, perimeter

Term 2

including circumference, areas including circles and composite shapes, approximations, estimation, limits, percentages including change, indices, powers and roots, standard form and calculations

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

Calculating with decimals, algebraic notation, simplifying expressions, expanding and factorising, types of shapes, symmetry, polygons, angle facts, angles in polygons and parallel lines, perimeter of shapes including circumferences

Further algebra, Equations, Functions and sequences, surds

Multiplying brackets, factorising quadratic expressions, algebraic fractions, all equations, using graphs to solve equations, iteration, sequences and functions, working with surds

Area, rounding and estimation, percentages, powers and roots, standard form

Area of shapes including circles and composite shapes, approximation and rounding, limits, percentage calculations and percentage change, index notation, laws of indices, powers and roots, expressing numbers in standard form, calculating in standard form

End of cycle (half termly) assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

Maths

Term 3

Basic probability, 3D objects, units and measure, formulae, volume and surface area

Further probability, using probability in context, drawing 3D objects, nets, plans and elevations, standard and compound units of measurement, maps, scale drawings and bearings, substitution, changing the subject of a formula (rearranging) , prisms, cylinders, cones, spheres and pyramids volume and surface area

Further algebra, equations, functions and sequences

Multiplying brackets, factorising quadratic expressions, linear, quadratic and simultaneous equations, sequences and patterns, finding the nth term of a linear sequence

Further probability, inequalities, ratio, proportion, graphs of linear functions

In progress of being rewritten in line with the new GCSE specification

Basic probability, 3D objects, units and measure, formulae, volume and surface area

Calculating probability, experimental probability, 3D objects and their nets, plans and elevations, compound measurements, maps, scale drawings, bearings, writing formulae, substitution, changing the subject of a formula, volumes of prisms, cylinders, cones, spheres and pyramids

End of cycle (half termly) assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

End of cycle (half termly) assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

Maths

Interpreting graphs, circles, vector geometry

In progress of being rewritten in line with the new GCSE specification

Further probability, inequalities, ratio, proportion, graphs of linear functions

Combined events and theoretical probability, expressing and solving inequalities, sharing in a ratio, comparing ratios, direct and inverse proportion, plotting graphs, gradients and yintercepts, parallel line properties

End of year assessment.

Common homework.

In-class teacher assessment.

Year 11 Green indicates foundation scheme of work, red indicates higher 2015-2016

Unit

What will I do?

Term 1

Scale drawings, construction, loci, Pythagoras’ Theorem, Trigonometry

Scale drawings, bearings, constructing locus of points and solving problems, using Pythagoras’ Theorem in 2D and 3D problems, calculating lengths of lines on co-ordinate grids, using trigonometric ratios in right angled triangles, trigonometry problems involving bearings, sine rule, cosine rule, finding the area of triangles using 0.5absinC

Constructions, loci, plans and elevations, 3D shapes, tessellations, scale drawings

Accurate use of compasses, ruler, protractor to perform constructions, constructing triangles, quadrilaterals and circle, bisect lines and angles, congruent shapes, constructing the locus of points that moves by a given rule, plans and elevations, identifying and labelling 3D shapes, interpreting and constructing scale drawings, bearings

Constructing expressions and equations,

Forming quadratic equations from contexts, using surds in exact calculations, simplification of

How will I be assessed?

Mock exam Past exam papers (assessed and feedback given).

Method Maths tasks assessed and feedback given.

Past exam papers

Maths

Term 2

quadratic equations, rational and irrational numbers, surds,

expressions involving surds, expanding brackets involving surds, rationalising the denominator

Standard metric units, conversion of units, Pythagoras’ Theorem, constructing expressions

Use of common measures of time/length/mass/capacity and temperature, relationship between metric units, converting between imperial and metric units, using and understanding Pythagoras’ Theorem in 2D, 3D and in reverse problems, constructing expressions and equations to solve real life word problems

Standard units of length, conversion, compound measures, inequalities, enlargement and similar shapes, recurring decimals, transformation of graphs, circle geometry and theorems, functional skills

Using time/length/mass/capacity/temperature in the solution of practical problems, knowledge of conversions between metric and imperial units, using compound measures such as speed and density, solve linear inequalities, represent linear inequalities on a number line or on a co-ordinate grid (regions), understand the effect of enlargement on different 2D and 3D shapes, understand that recurring decimals can be converted to exact fractions and perform the conversion, to be able to describe and perform transformations of graphs, be able to understand and apply the circle theorems accurately, using money in context and functional problems, foreign currencies and exchange rates, construct and interpret real-life graphs

Co-ordinates, interpreting graphs, nets of 3D shapes, finding coordinates, functional skills

Using co-ordinates in all 4 quadrants, drawing and recognising linear and quadratic graphs, interpretation and drawing of nets, finding co-ordinates of points identified by geometrical information (find the 4th point of the rectangle given the other 3 co-ordinates for example), interpretation of mathematical information, money: the basic principles of personal and household finance, foreign currencies and exchange rates, construct and interpret real life graphs

(assessed and feedback given).

Method Maths tasks assessed and feedback given.

Mock exam Past exam papers (assessed and feedback given).

Method Maths tasks assessed and feedback given.

Maths

Term 3

Revision

Exam practice and consolidation of previous learning in preparation for the GCSE examinations.

Revision

Exam practice and consolidation of previous learning in preparation for the GCSE examinations.

Past exam papers (assessed and feedback given).

Method Maths tasks assessed and feedback given.

Past exam papers (assessed and feedback given).

Method Maths tasks assessed and feedback given.