Maths
Curriculum Intent
We aim to develop the students’ ability to confidently and independently solve problems in Maths. This approach will allow them to apply logic and analytical methods to develop their passion and understanding of numeracy, enabling them to be confident and self-assured when dealing with numbers both in the classroom and out in the real world. Through high-quality teaching, students will become independent and resilient in solving problems and develop academically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
Students can grasp key mathematical concepts through the incorporation of key steps in each topic, that are tailored for the ability of the student (support, core, and extension strands)
We provide a scheme that allows students to easily progress between strands, allowing for greater progress
Students have a single curriculum that extends from Year 7 to Year 11 to allow both students and staff to see the end goal of their education. Throughout the course, students are set weekly homework on MathsWatch to consolidate understanding, identify gaps and address any misconceptions they may have.
Year 7
Year 7 students in maths will start their first year of a 5-year curriculum plan which will enable them to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to be successful in Maths. Students are set weekly homework on MathsWatch to consolidate understanding, identify gaps and address any misconceptions they may have.
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
Place Value |
Introduction to Algebra |
Ratio and Proportion |
Four Operations |
Co-ordinates and Graphs |
Working with Data |
Perimeter, Area and Unites |
Order of operations |
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Angles and 2D shapes |
Ratio and Proportion |
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Fractions |
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Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages |
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Year 8
Year 8 students in maths will continue their second year of a 5-year curriculum plan.
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
Number Properties |
Calculations with fractions |
Angles |
Positive and Negative Numbers |
Probability |
Transformations |
Rounding and Estimating |
Algebraic Manipulation |
Statistics |
Length and Area |
Solve Equations |
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3d Shape |
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Compound Measure |
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Year 9
Year 9 students in maths will continue their third year of a 5-year curriculum plan.
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Spring Term |
Summer Term |
Arithmetic |
2D Shapes |
Percentages |
Powers and Roots |
3d Shapes |
Proportion |
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages |
Solving Equations |
Constructions, Loci and Bearings |
Algebraic Manipulations |
Sequences |
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Co-ordinates and Graphs |
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Year 10
Year 10 students in maths will continue their fourth year of a 5-year curriculum plan.
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Spring Term |
Summer Term |
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Foundation Group |
Higher Group |
Foundation Group |
Higher Group |
Foundation Group |
Higher Group |
Rounding and Error Intervals |
Surds and Indices |
Angles and Bearings |
Similarity and Congruence |
Compound Measures |
Graphs and Circles |
Percentages |
Drawing Graphs and Graphing Inequalities |
Transformations |
Complex transformation of shapes |
Probability |
Linear and Quadratic Simultaneous Equations |
Ratio and Proportion |
Solving Quadratics |
Straight Line Graphs |
Conditional Probability |
Averages and Range |
Histograms, Cumulative Frequency, and Box Plots |
Perimeter and Area |
Arcs and Sector |
Probability |
Volume and Algebra |
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Volume and Surface Area |
Circle Theorems |
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Bounds and Complex Measures |
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Year 11
Year 11 students in maths will work through their final year of a 5-year curriculum plan which will enable them to be prepared for their AQA GCSE Maths Exams later in the year.
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Spring Term |
Summer Term |
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Foundation Group |
Higher Group |
Foundation Group |
Higher Group |
Foundation Group |
Higher Group |
Sequences |
Sequences |
Working in 3d |
Working in 3d |
Number facts |
Pythagoras and trigonometric ratios (continued) |
Pythag and trig |
Quadratic algebra |
Shapes and angle facts |
Quadratic graphs |
Exam prep (bespoke programme created from the assessment done over the year). |
Exam prep (bespoke programme created from the assessment done over the year). |
Unit and proportionality |
Unit and proportionality |
Linear algebra |
Circles |
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Plans and elevations |
Plans and elevations |
Fractions and decimals |
Fractions |
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Calculations |
Calculations |
Four operations including decimals |
Compound ratios |
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Probability |
Probability |
Percentages |
Higher percentages |
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Circles |
Pthagoras and trigonometric ratios |
Number facts |
Pythagoras and trigonometric ratios reteach |
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Graphs |
Graphs |
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Extra-curricular Opportunities
- Maths Puzzle Day
- Maths Homework Club
- UKMT Maths Challenge
- Maths Challenge Club