Mathematics
Subject Vision and Intent
The Mathematics Department aims to provide all students with a rewarding and enjoyable experience of mathematics. We will prepare students to become confident, numerate individuals who are able to deal with all aspects of mathematics in their chosen career and in all aspects of their adult life.
This will be accomplished through our commitment to excellent teaching, a well-designed curriculum focused on creating mastery within Mathematics and a commitment to engaging students. We have high expectations of all students so that they will recognise and achieve their full potential. We hope that students will develop their own skills in analysis, reasoning, problem-solving, collaboration and self-evaluation so that they can meet the mathematical problems they face with throughout their lives with greater confidence and critical thinking.
Five-Year Plan
| Term | Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 |
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Autumn Term 1 |
Unit 1: Averages Unit 2: Number |
Unit 1: Number Unit 2: Area & Volume |
Unit 1H: Number |
Unit 9H: Quadratics |
Unit 18H: Vectors & Proofs |
| Unit 1F: Number | Unit 10H: Graphs & Transformations | Unit 18F: Fractions, Indices & Standard Form | |||
| Autumn Term 2 |
Unit 3: Functions Unit 4: Decimals |
Unit 3: Statistics, Graphs & Charts Unit 4: Expressions & Equations |
Unit 2H: Algebra |
Unit 11H: Multiplicative reasoning |
Unit 19H: Proportion &Graphs |
| Unit 2F: Algebra | Unit 11F: Ratio & Proportion | Unit 10F: Congruence, Similarity & Vectors | |||
| Spring Term 1 |
Unit 5: Fractions Unit 6: Probability |
Unit 5: Real Life Graphs Unit 6: Decimals & Ratios |
Unit 3H: Interpreting Data | Unit 12H: Similarity and Congruency | Recap & Revision |
| Unit 3F: Graph, Tables & Charts | Unit 12F: Right-angled Triangles | ||||
| Spring Term 2 | Unit 7: Ration & Proportion | Unit 7: Lines & Angles |
Unit 4H: Fractions, Ratio & Percentage Unit 5H: Trigonometry |
Unit 13H: Further Trigonometry Unit 14H: Further Statistics |
Recap & Revision |
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Unit 4F: Fractions & Percentages Unit 5F: Equations, Inequalities & Sequences |
Unit 13F: Probability Unit 14F: Multiplicative Reasoning |
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| Summer Term 1 |
Unit 8: Lines & Angles Unit 9: Sequences & graphs |
Unit 8: Calculating Fractions Unit 9: Straight Line Graphs |
Unit 6H: Graphs Unit 7H: Area and Volume |
Unit 15H: Equations and Graphs |
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Unit 6F: Angles Unit 7F: Averages & Range |
Unit 15F: Constructions, Loci & Bearings | ||||
| Summer Term 2 | Unit 10: Transformations | Unit 10: FDP |
Unit 8H: Transformation and Construction |
Unit 16H: Circle Theorems Unit 17H: Further Algebra |
Exam |
| Unit 8F: Perimeter, Area & Volume |
Unit 16F: Quadratic Equations & Graphs Unit 17F: Perimeter, Area & Volume 2 |
Pupils will complete unit tests at the end of every unit to monitor short term progress. In addition, pupils complete termly tests based on units learnt during that term. For each unit, pupils will be challenged with problem-solving and reasoning questions. Also, there will be links to Stem and Real-Life Mathematics.
Key Stage 4
GCSE Maths
| Exam Board | Edexcel (Course code: 1MA1) |
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Examinations |
GCSE Maths consists of 3 papers Paper 1 – Non-calculator, 1 hour 30 minutes (80 marks) Paper 2 – Calculator, 1 hour 30 minutes (80 marks) Paper 3 - Calculator, 1 hour 30 minutes (80 marks) The Higher paper pupils can achieve grades from 9 to 4, and Foundation enables pupils to achieve grades between 5 and 1. |
| Key Topics |
1. Number 2. Algebra 3. Ration, proportion and rates of change 4. Geometry and measures 5 Probability 6 Statistics |
| Exam Board | OCR (Course code: J560) |
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Examinations |
GCSE Maths consists of 3 papers Paper 1 – Calculator, 1 hour 30 minutes (100 marks) Paper 2 – Non-Calculator, 1 hour 30 minutes (100 marks) Paper 3 - Calculator, 1 hour 30 minutes (100 marks) The Higher paper pupils can achieve grades from 9 to 4, and Foundation enables pupils to achieve grades between 5 and 1. |
| Key Topics |
1. Number 2. Algebra 3. Ration, proportion and rates of change 4. Geometry and measures 5 Probability 6 Statistics |
