Mathematics - Our Vision Mathematics is essential for everyday life and understanding the world around us. It is not just about equations, numbers and calculations it is about deepening our understanding. At The Crypt we aim to empower our students by looking beyond the curriculum, to link mathematical concepts to practical and real world examples. As a department we create a generation of problem solvers and logical thinkers that can think creatively to tackle problems. In Key Stage 3 we follow a scheme of work which focuses on a strong mastery approach and we aim to develop both the mental and written mathematical skills. We aim to give a strong basis to move onto GCSE with topics on number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry and statistics. During year 11, some students have the opportunity to study AQA Certificate level 2 Further Maths GCSE and enhance their knowledge even further. Advanced mathematics is growing in popularity and is relevant to many careers. This is reflected by our popularity at KS5 with students taking Mathematics and Further Mathematics with students studying pure maths, statistics and mechanics.
Year 7
Term 1 Number
Numbers & Calculation Fractions Factors, Multiples & primes Decimals & Estimation Baseline Assessment
Term 2 Proportion
Probability Ratio, Decimal & % Ratio and Proportion
Term 3 Shape
Angles and Parallel Lines Shape and Construction Perimeter and Area
Problem Solving Investigation Non-Calculator assessment
Term 4 Sequences and Graphs
Term 5 Finding the Unknown
Term 6 Statistics & Transformations
Algebra Manipulation Sequences Coordinates & Graphs
Solving Equations & Inequalities Pythagoras
Averages Statistical Diagrams Transformations
Problem Solving Investigation
Year End Points
Calculator assessment
Non-Calculator assessment
Calculator assessment
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Use positive integer powers and associated real roots Apply the four operations with decimal numbers Write a quantity as a fraction or percentage of another Use multiplicative reasoning to interpret percentage change Add, subtract, multiply and divide with fractions and mixed numbers Check calculations using approximation, estimation or inverse operations Simplify and manipulate expressions by collecting like terms Simplify and manipulate expressions by multiplying a single term over a bracket Substitute numbers into formulae Solve linear equations with unknowns on both sides Find and use the nth term for a linear sequence Understand and use lines parallel to the axes, y = x and y = -x and plot and interpret graphs of linear functions Calculate surface area of cubes and cuboids Use ruler and compass methods to construct the perpendicular bisector of a line segment and to bisect an angle Understand and use geometric notation for labelling angles, lengths, equal lengths and parallel lines Apply Pythagoras’ theorem in two dimensions Apply the formulae for circumference and area of a circle Calculate theoretical probabilities for single events