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Maths

Curriculum Intent

In the mathematics department we aim to provide students with a creative, challenging and connected curriculum where students can make links across mathematical concepts. Our students are encouraged to develop their mathematical fluency through rapid recall and accurate application of key mathematical knowledge and skills. Our students are challenged to use mathematical language to develop reasoning by making generalisations, conjectures and arguments as well as providing justification and proofs. Our students are guided to be resilient in problem solving by breaking down increasingly complex mathematical scenarios into a series of simple steps.

The curriculum is carefully planned and sequenced to build on the core concepts from the KS2 National Curriculum so that automaticity is achieved with each mathematical topic, ensuring the building blocks of mathematical understanding are secure and progress is consolidated. The breadth and depth of our curriculum allows students to succeed through Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and beyond. We design and deliver our curriculum inclusivity in mind, using a 'teaching for understanding' philosophy. Our approach to lessons at Key Stage 3 ensures students are able to understand topics using both procedural and conceptual variation and mathematical representations to provide a deeper understanding, thus avoiding the reliance on guess work and trial and error.

At Key Stage 4 we look to challenge students to consolidate and build upon their learning at Key Stage 3 and introduce them increasingly complex and sophisticated problems. We look to build the cultural capital of our students by posing mathematical problems in a variety of contexts and ensuring that real-life application is explicit. Our enrichment at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 ensures students receive insight into some of the most diverse and influential figures and their findings in the history of mathematics and the impact they have on the world we live in today.

Core Academy Values

  • Respect: We are well behaved and considerate to all staff and students in our learning community.

  • Ambition: We are hard working and have an ambitious attitude to succeed and achieve.

  • Determination: We accomplish our desired goals by being committed, disciplined and motivated to achieve a positive outcome.

Year 7

Term Schedule & Content

  • Half Term 1

    • Topics: Probability, Place Value.

    • Content: Create sample spaces for events (M718); Use the vocabulary of probability (M655); Calculate probabilities using probability scale (M941, M938), sample spaces (M718) and two-way tables. Compare and order positive and negative numbers (M527); Multiply (M803) and divide (M491) with decimals; Calculate using the order of operations (M521); Use negative numbers in calculations (M106, M288); Rounding integers (M111) and decimals (M431); Divide numbers by their factors (M823); Find the highest common factor (M698) and lowest common multiple (M227) of two numbers.

  • Half Term 2

    • Topics: Manipulating Expressions, Fractions, Decimals and Percentages.

    • Content: Understand algebraic notation (M813, M830); Use function machines with algebra (M428); Simplify expressions in one variable (M795), multiple variables (M531) and differing powers (M949); Rearranging formulae (M983). Compare (M335) and simplify (M671) fractions; Convert fractions into different forms (M601); Add and subtract with fractions (M835, M931); Multiply (M157) and divide (M110) fractions; Find the reciprocal of fractions (M216); Convert between fractions, decimals and percentages (M264, M553); Find percentages of amounts with (M905) and without (M437) a calculator; Find percentage change with (M533) and without (M476) a calculator.

  • Half Term 3

    • Topics: Multiplicative Reasoning, Solving Equations.

    • Content: Understand and use ratio notation (M855); Simplify ratios (M855); Use equivalent ratios to find unknown amounts (M801); Divide a value into a given ratio using a range of strategies (M525); Convert ratios into fractions and percentages (M267); Write ratios in the form 1:n (M543). Substitution into expressions (M417, M327); Solve one-step (M707) and two-step (M855) equations; Constructing algebraic equations to solve (M957); Expanding single (M792) and double (M960) brackets.

  • Half Term 4

    • Topics: Generating Sequences, Coordinates.

    • Content: Find the term-to-term rule for numerical sequences (M381); Find the term-to-term rule for pictorial sequences (M241); Substituting into position to term rules (M166). Reading and plotting coordinates (M618); Solving shape problems with coordinates (M230); Calculating midpoints (M622, M311).

  • Half Term 5

    • Topics: Perimeter and Area, Straight Line Graphs.

    • Content: Derive the area of a trapezium (M795); Calculate the areas of parallelograms (M291) and trapeziums (M795); Calculate the area of a circle with and without a calculator (M231); Identify parts of a circle (M595); Calculate the circumference of a circle with and without a calculator (M169); Find the perimeter (M690) and area (M269) of composite shapes, including with triangles (M996). Recognise and plot simple graphs parallel to axis or with unit gradients (M797); Find the table of values for linear equations (M932); Plot straight line graphs (M932) including in a context (M843); Understand the parts of the equation of a straight-line graph (M888).

  • Half Term 6

    • Topics: Averages and Range.

    • Content: Calculate the mode (M841), median (M934) and mean (M940) from a set of data; Calculate the range of a set of data (M328); Calculate averages from a bar chart and frequency tables (M127); Choosing the most appropriate averages to use (M440).

Assessment Focus

  • Half Term 1: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Baseline Assessment.

  • Half Term 2: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Autumn Term Assessment on up to and including 'Fractions, Decimals and Percentages'.

  • Half Term 3: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets.

  • Half Term 4: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Spring Term Assessment on up to and including 'Multiplicative Reasoning'.

  • Half Term 5: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Summer Term Assessment on up to and including 'Perimeter and Area'.

  • Half Term 6: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets.

Year 8

Term Schedule & Content

  • Half Term 1

    • Topics: Prime Factors, Standard Form and Estimation; Angles and Parallel Lines.

    • Content: Rounding integers (M994) and decimals (M131) to any number of significant figures; Estimate calculations by rounding (M878); Find the prime factor decomposition of any integer (M108); Use the prime factor decomposition to find the highest common factor and lowest common multiple (M365); Use the laws of indices with positive indices (M608); Use and convert standard form in calculations (M719, M678). Find missing angles using fundamental angle facts (M818, M163); Find missing angles using rules of parallel lines (M606).

  • Half Term 2

    • Topics: Probability (only for 2024-25); Fractions, Decimals and Percentages.

    • Content: Create sample spaces for events (M718); Use the vocabulary of probability (M655); Calculate probabilities using probability scale (M941, M938), sample spaces (M718) and two-way tables. Compare (M335) and simplify (M671) fractions; Convert fractions into different forms (M601); Add and subtract with fractions (M835, M931); Multiply (M157) and divide (M110) fractions; Find the reciprocal of fractions (M216); Convert between fractions, decimals and percentages (M264, M553); Find percentages of amounts with (M905) and without (M437) a calculator; Find percentage change with (M533) and without (M476) a calculator.

  • Half Term 3

    • Topics: Proportional Reasoning; Units of Measure.

    • Content: Understand ratio notation and simplify (M885); Divide quantities into given ratios (M525); Solve proportion problems (M478, M681); Find equations of direct (M472) and inverse (M665) proportion; Introduce graphical representations of proportion (M448). Convert metric and imperial units of: Time (M515), Length (M772), Mass (M530), Capacity (M761); Convert units of area (M728) and volume (M465); Choose the appropriate units for quantities (M487).

  • Half Term 4

    • Topics: Expanding and Factorising; Sequences.

    • Content: Substitute into algebraic expressions (M208) and real-life formulae (M979); Expanding and simplify single brackets (M792) and double brackets (M960); Solve equations with brackets and unknowns on both sides (M554) and involving brackets (M902); Factorise expressions into single brackets (M100); Factorise expressions into double brackets (M908). Find the position-to-term rule for arithmetic sequences with integer, decimal and fractional values (M991); Find the position-to-term rule for a sequence of patterns (M866); Investigate special sequences (M981).

  • Half Term 5

    • Topics: Volume and Surface Area of Prisms; Right-Angled Triangles.

    • Content: Calculate the volume of prisms (M722); Calculate the surface area of prisms (M661). Use Pythagoras Theorem in 2D shapes to find the hypotenuse and the shorter sides (M677); Use Pythagoras Theorem (M480) to: Decide if a triangle is right-angled or not, Find the distance between two points, Find the perimeter and area of right-angled triangles, Solve real-life problems.

  • Half Term 6

    • Topics: Equations of Straight Lines; Transformations.

    • Content: Plot straight line graphs (M932) including in a context (M843); Find the equation of a straight line (M544, M205) including through two given points; Interpret equations of straight lines (M888) including in real-life graphs (M771); Explore the gradients of parallel and perpendicular lines. Identify line symmetry and rotational symmetry (M523); Find and describe translations of 2D shapes using vector notation (M139); Find and describe reflections of 2D shapes (M290); Find and describe rotations of 2D shapes (M910); Find and describe enlargements by a positive scale factor (M178).

Assessment Focus

  • Half Term 1: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Baseline Assessment.

  • Half Term 2: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Autumn Term Assessment on up to and including (text cuts off).

  • Half Term 3: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets.

  • Half Term 4: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Spring Term Assessment on up (text cuts off).

  • Half Term 5: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets.

  • Half Term 6: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Spring Term Assessment on up to and including (text cuts off).

Year 9

Term Schedule & Content

  • Half Term 1

    • Topics: Indices Laws, Error Intervals and Surds; Non-Linear Sequences; Averages from a Data Table.

    • Content: Find the error intervals of a rounded number (M730); Use the laws of indices with positive indices (M608); Calculate with roots and powers (M135); Define surds and simplify them (U338). Identify and continue quadratic sequences; Find the position-to-term rule for quadratic sequences (M418). Calculate averages from an ungrouped frequency table (M127); Calculate averages from a grouped frequency table (M287).

  • Half Term 2

    • Topics: Further Volumes; Angles and Polygons.

    • Content: Find the volume of cubes and cuboids (M765), prisms (M722) and cylinders (M697); Find the volume of pyramids, cones and spheres; Convert between units of volume (M465). Use quadrilateral properties to find missing angles (M393); Find missing angles in polygons (M653).

  • Half Term 3

    • Topics: Conversion Graphs and Scaling; Probability Diagrams.

    • Content: Plot and use conversion graphs of direct and inverse proportional relationships; Find complex equations of direct (M472) and inverse (M665) proportion; Use graphical representations of proportion (M448); Draw and interpret scale diagrams (M112); Interpret maps using scale factors. Draw Venn Diagrams (M829) using set notation (M834) and calculate probabilities from them (M419); Draw Tree Diagrams for independent (M299) and dependent events (M572); Calculate experimental probabilities (M332) and expected frequency (M209).

  • Half Term 4

    • Topics: Similarity and Congruence; Non-Linear Equations.

    • Content: Identify congruent (M124) and similar (M377) shapes; Find perimeter and area of similar 2D shapes (U630) and volume of similar 3D solids (U110). Use the difference of two squares to factorise quadratics (U963); Expand triple brackets (U606); Solve any quadratic equation (U228, U960); Solve simultaneous equations (M852) including graphically (M658); Rearrange any formula, including where the subject appears twice (M983).

  • Half Term 5

    • Topics: Quadratic Graphs; Enlargements; Trigonometry.

    • Content: Plot quadratic graphs (U989); Identify roots, y-intercept and turning points of quadratic graphs (U667). Find and describe enlargements by a positive, negative or fractional scale factor (M178); Combine transformations of a 2D shape (M881). Understand the trigonometric ratios of sine, cosine and tangent (380); Find unknown sides in right-angled triangle (M212); Find unknown angles in right-angled triangle (M646).

  • Half Term 6

    • Topics: Compound Measures; Sampling; Scatter Graphs; Constructions and Loci.

    • Content: Calculate density, pressure and speed using their formulae (U842, U151); Calculate the density of composite solids (U910). Identify populations and types of sampling (U162); Design questionnaires (M493) and record data in tables (M945). Plot (M769) and interpret (M596) scatter graphs. Use a rule and a pair of compasses (M196) to construct: Triangles (M565), Angle Bisector (M232), Perpendicular Bisector and Lines (M239); Construct loci around points and lines (M253).

Assessment Focus

  • Half Term 1: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Baseline Assessment.

  • Half Term 2: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Autumn Term Assessment on up (text cuts off).

  • Half Term 3: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets.

  • Half Term 4: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Spring Term Assessment on up to and including (text cuts off).

  • Half Term 5: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets.

  • Half Term 6: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Summer Term Assessment on up to and including (text cuts off).

Year 10

Term Schedule & Content

  • Half Term 1

    • Content: Percentage Change: Compound interest and depreciation (U332), Growth and decay (U988). Surface Area and Volume: Finding the surface area (U871) and volume (U484) of pyramids; Finding the surface area (U523) and volume (U116) of cones; Finding the surface area (U893) and volume (U617) of spheres; Finding the surface area (U334) and volume (U350) of frustums; Finding the surface area (U561) and volume (U543) of composite shapes*. Linear Simultaneous Equations: Solving simultaneous equations using elimination (U760), substitution (U757) and graphically (U836); Constructing and solving simultaneous equations (U137).

  • Half Term 2

    • Content: Trigonometry: Understand sin, cos, tan (U605), Finding unknown sides (U283) and angles (U545) in right-angled triangles, Using the exact values of trigonometric ratios (U627), Angles of elevation and depression (U967), Calculating with trigonometry and bearings (U164). Constructions: Constructing loci (U820). Linear Graphs: Finding the equation of a straight line from its gradient and a point (U477) and from two points on the line (U848), Equations of parallel (U377) and perpendicular lines (U898).

  • Half Term 3

    • Content: Real Life Graphs: Plotting linear real-life graphs (U652), Using and interpreting linear real-life graphs (U638), Finding equations of linear real-life graphs (U862), Sketch graphs of water flows (U896). Probability Diagrams: Venn diagrams with set notation (U748), Using set notation (U296), Tree diagrams for independent events (U558), Tree diagrams for dependent events (U729), Conditional Probability (U246, U821). Ratio and Algebra: Combining ratios (U921), Calculating with ratios and algebra (U676), Changing ratios (865).

  • Half Term 4

    • Content: Graphs: Plotting velocity-time graphs (U937) and calculating acceleration (U562); Graphs of cubic functions (U980), reciprocal functions (U593), and exponential functions* (U229). Sequences: Position-to-term rules for arithmetic sequences (U498), Position-to-term rules for sequences of patterns (U978), Position-to-term rules for geometric sequences (U958), Position-to-term rules for quadratic sequences (U206), Special sequences (U680). Sampling: Sampling and bias (U162), Capture-recapture (U328). Direct and Inverse Proportion: Constructing direct proportion equations (U407), Constructing inverse proportion equations (U138), Graphs of direct and inverse proportion (U238).

  • Half Term 5

    • Content: Transforming Shapes: Translation (U196), Reflection (U799), Rotation (U696), Enlargement by a positive scale factor (U519), Combining transformations (U766), Enlargement by a positive or negative scale factor (U134). Rounding: Finding error intervals (U657), Finding error intervals for truncated numbers (U301), Finding bounds for calculations (U587). Index Laws: Index rules with positive indices (U235), Index rules with negative indices (U694), Simplifying expressions using index laws (U662), Estimating roots and powers (U299), Indices of the form 1/a (U985), Indices of the form a/b (U772). Recurring Decimals (Higher Only): Converting fractions to recurring decimals (U550), Converting recurring decimals to fractions (U689). Mock Exam Revision: Bespoke topics for each class based on performance throughout the year.

  • Half Term 6

    • Content: Expanding and Factorising Brackets: Expanding double brackets (U768 & U178), Factorising the difference of two squares (U963), Factorising to solve quadratic equations of the form $x^2+bx+c=0$ (U228). Handling Data: Scatter Graphs (U199, U277), Cumulative Frequency Diagrams (U182, U642), Box Plots (U879, U837), Comparing Distributions (U520). Types of Number: Finding the lowest common multiple (U751), Finding the highest common factor (U529), Prime factor decomposition (U739), Finding the HCF and LCM using prime factor decomposition (U250), Ordering fractions and mixed numbers (U439), Adding and subtracting mixed numbers (U793), Multiplying with mixed numbers (U224), Dividing with mixed numbers (U538). Surds: Multiplying and dividing surds (U633), Simplifying surds (U338), Adding and subtracting surds (U872), Expanding brackets with surds (U499), Rationalising denominators containing a single term (U707), Rationalising denominators containing two terms (U281).

Assessment Focus

  • Half Term 1: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, GCSE Exam Paper.

  • Half Term 2: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Autumn Term Assessment on up to and including (text cuts off).

  • Half Term 3: GCSE Maths Exam Paper, Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets.

  • Half Term 4: Termly Assessment of content, Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets.

  • Half Term 5: Walking Talking Mock-Maths, End of Year Assessment of all content up to Index Laws, Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets.

  • Half Term 6: Year 10 Maths Mock Exams.

Year 11 - Foundation

Term Schedule & Content

  • Half Term 1

    • Content: Two Way Tables (M899), Probability (U803, U408, U510, U683, U166, U104 & U580), Tree Diagrams (U558 & U729), Venn Diagrams (U476 & U748), Frequency Trees (U280), Ratio (U687, U753, U176, U577, U676 & U865), Factorising (U365, U178 & U963, U228), Rearranging Equations (U675, U181, & U191), Transformations (U196, U799, U696, U519 & U766), Vector Arithmetic (U632, U660, U903 & U564), Congruence & Similar Shapes 2D (U790, U551, U112, U866 & U578), Error Intervals (U657 & U301), Compound interest and depreciation (U332), Growth and decay (U988).

  • Half Term 2

    • Content: Simultaneous Equations (U760, U757, U836 & U875), Frequency Polygons (U840), Stem & Leaf Diagrams (U200 & U909), Scatter Graphs (U199, U277 & U128), Pie Charts (U508 & U172), Trigonometry (U605, U283, U545, U627 & U967), Pythagoras with Trigonometry, Reverse Percentages (U286), Angles in Parallel Lines (U826), Bearings (U107, U525 & U164), Interior & Exterior Angles (U427), Plans & Elevations (U761 & U743), Simplifying Surds (U338), Constructions (U187, U787, U245 & U979).

  • Half Term 3

    • Content: Mock Exam Preparations - Class/Tier specific. Completion of Past paper GCSE exam papers. Revision of Topics flagged by QLA and class performance. General revision of GCSE style questions on all topics. Revision of GCSE Statistics content for applicable students.

  • Half Term 4

    • Content: Completion of Past paper GCSE exam papers. Revision of Topics flagged by QLA and class performance. General revision of GCSE style questions on all topics. Revision of GCSE Statistics content for applicable students.

  • Half Term 5

    • Content: Completion of Past paper GCSE exam papers. Revision of Topics flagged by QLA and class performance. General revision of GCSE style questions on all topics. Revision of GCSE Statistics content for applicable students.

    • GCSE Maths Exam Dates: Thursday 15th May 2025: Paper 1 - Non-Calculator (90 minutes).

  • Half Term 6

    • GCSE Maths Exam Dates: Wednesday 4th June 2025: Paper 2 - Calculator (90 minutes); Wednesday 11th June 2025: Paper 3 - Calculator (90 minutes).

    • GCSE Statistics Exam Dates: Monday 2nd June 2025: Paper 1 - Calculator (90 minutes); Friday 13th June 2025: Paper 2 - Calculator (90 minutes).

Assessment Focus

  • Half Term 1: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Fortnightly 45-minute examination papers.

  • Half Term 2: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Fortnightly 45-minute examination papers.

  • Half Term 3: Year 11 Mock Exams (13th Jan - 24th Jan): 3 x 90-minute papers (1 non-calculator & 2 calculator).

  • Half Term 4: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Fortnightly 45-minute examination papers.

  • Half Term 5: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Fortnightly 45-minute examination papers.

Year 11 - Higher

Term Schedule & Content

  • Half Term 1

    • Content: Bearings (U107, U525 & U164), Frequency Polygons (U840), Stem & Leaf Diagrams (U200 & U909), Scatter Graphs (U199, U277 & U128), Pie Charts (U508 & U172), Sampling (U162 & U328), Cumulative Frequency (U182 & U642), Box Plots (U879, U837 & U507), Histograms (U185, U814, U983 & U267), Error Intervals (U657 & U301), Bounds (U587), Standard Form (U290 & U161), Surds (U633, U338, U872, U499, U707, U281 & U613), Completing the Square (U397), Iteration (U434 & U168), Simultaneous Equations (U760, U757, U836 & U875), Venn Diagrams (U748).

  • Half Term 2

    • Content: Tree Diagrams (U729 & U806), Conditional Probability (U821), Similarity in 2D & 3D (U578, U630 & U110), Algebraic Fractions (U103, U437, U294, U685, U457 & U824), Functions (U895, U448 & U996), Algebraic Proof (U582), Vectors (U560), Speed (U151), Density (U910), Pressure (U527), Constructions (U187, U787, U245 & U979), Loci (U820), Cosine Rule (U591), Sine Rule (U952), Area of Triangle - 1/2abSinC (U592), Trigonometric Graphs (U450), 3D Trigonometry (U170), Congruence & Geometric Proof (U886 & U887).

  • Half Term 3

    • Content: Mock Exam Preparations - Class/Tier specific. Completion of Past paper GCSE exam papers. Revision of Topics flagged by QLA and class performance. General revision of GCSE style questions on all topics. Revision of GCSE Statistics content for applicable students.

  • Half Term 4

    • Content: Completion of Past paper GCSE exam papers. Revision of Topics flagged by QLA and class performance. General revision of GCSE style questions on all topics. Revision of GCSE Statistics content for applicable students.

  • Half Term 5

    • Content: Completion of Past paper GCSE exam papers. Revision of Topics flagged by QLA and class performance. General revision of GCSE style questions on all topics. Revision of GCSE Statistics content for applicable students.

    • GCSE Maths Exam Dates: Thursday 15th May 2025: Paper 1 - Non-Calculator (90 minutes).

  • Half Term 6

    • GCSE Maths Exam Dates: Wednesday 4th June 2025: Paper 2 - Calculator (90 minutes); Wednesday 11th June 2025: Paper 3 - Calculator (90 minutes).

    • GCSE Statistics Exam Dates: Monday 2nd June 2025: Paper 1 - Calculator (90 minutes); Friday 13th June 2025: Paper 2 - Calculator (90 minutes).

Assessment Focus

  • Half Term 1: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Fortnightly 45-minute examination papers.

  • Half Term 2: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Fortnightly 45-minute examination papers.

  • Half Term 3: Year 11 Mock Exams (13th Jan - 24th Jan): 3 x 90-minute papers (1 non-calculator & 2 calculator).

  • Half Term 4: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Fortnightly 45-minute examination papers.

  • Half Term 5: Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Topic Sheets, Fortnightly 45-minute examination papers.

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