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Mathematics

Maths

Mathematics is a core subject and as such is studied by every student in the school from Year 7 to Year 11. Maths is an all embracing and pervading part of life, helping us to create, plan, organise and solve problems.

Mathematics is the universal language of our environment, helping mankind explain and create within it for thousands of years. From playing games to playing music, maths is vital to helping students fine tune their creativity and turn their dreams into reality.

Our curriculum is based on the national programmes of study and lessons are accessible to all students in the class to create opportunities and build familiarity and accuracy in techniques and to allow students to use their skills in everyday life. We cover a variety of topics that allow students to excel in their learning in different fields. Students know that when they come to lessons, they will be entering a positive environment for learning where they learn new techniques and challenges are accepted.

We revisit topics throughout KS3 and 4 to consolidate understanding and encourage students to link their work with other areas to extend their thinking. We have a strong focus on developing problem-solving skills alongside mathematical content to ensure we develop resilient, independent learners ready to tackle GCSE and A-level maths.

The maths department offers a range of extra-curricular activities throughout the year including Maths Week in March where all students are given the opportunity to participate in exciting extra-curricular activities including trips and visits from guest speakers. 

Curriculum information 

 

Year

Autumn

Spring

Summer

7

  • Number and calculations
  • Factors and multiples
  • Charts and Averages
  • Area
  • Fractions
  • Expressions
  • Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
  • Ratio
  • Equations
  • Angles
  • Sequences
  • Graphs  

8

  • Number
  • Area and volume
  • Expressions
  • Fractions, decimals and percentages
  • Probability
  • Equations
  • Shapes and angles
  • Ratio
  • Pythagoras and trigonometry
  • Graphs
  • Sequences
  • Charts and averages
  • Transformations

9

  • Factors and multiples
  • Indices and standard form
  • Expressions and equations
  • Charts and averages
  • Area and volume
  • Fractions, decimals and percentages
  • Ratio
  • Shapes and angles
  • Pythagoras’ Theorem
  • Surds
  • Right angled Trigonometry
  • Transformations
  • Probability  

10

  • Expressions
  • Sequences
  • Graphs
  • Area and Volume
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Cumulative frequency
  • Sequences
  • Linear Graphs
  • Constructions
  • Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
  • Graphs
  • Area and Volume
  • Surds
  • Constructions
  • Equations
  • Equations
  • Ratio
  • Circle theorems
  • Graphs of other functions
  • Vectors 

11

  • Non-right-angled trigonometry
  • Functions
  • Algebraic proof
  • Vectors

Consolidation including topics such as:

  • Surds
  • Ratio and proportion
  • Linear and quadratic graphs
  • Cumulative frequency
  • Circle theorems
  • Linear and quadratic simultaneous equations

 

Maths can be challenging but when our teachers break it down it becomes much easier to understand
Year 9 student
Without maths, we wouldn’t be able to solve a lot of problems in life and in other subjects
Year 9 student