Maths

Without mathematics, there’s nothing you can do. Everything around you is mathematics. Everything around you is numbers.

Shakuntala

Year 7

The Rationale:

We want students to be numerate, have strong problem solving skills and be able to apply mathematical techniques to everyday situations in the real world.  We want them to have confidence in their maths skills and have strong results at GCSE and/or A-Level to enable their next steps in education and beyond.

  • To create a positive attitude to mathematics and to develop, maintain and stimulate pupils’ curiosity, interest and enjoyment in mathematics
  • To develop pupils’ familiarity, skills and fluency with appropriate numerical and mathematical concepts, principles, methods and vocabulary
  • To develop pupils’ understanding of mathematics in its widest context, to see how it relates to themselves outside school and to appreciate the purpose, power and relevance of mathematics
  • To appreciate the rigour of mathematical proof and be able to present a reasoned argument.
  • To encourage pupils to develop perseverance, initiative, self-confidence and independence in mathematics
  • To enable pupils to work independently and as part of a team
  • To ensure all pupils have equal access to mathematics and to experience success in their work.
Autumn Term 1Autumn Term 2Spring Half Term 3Spring Half Term 4Summer Term 5Summer Term 6
Curriculum KnowledgeWhole number and decimal calculations

Negative numbers 

Place value and powers of 10

Rounding

Fractions 
Percentages

Introduction to algebra

Expressions and formulae

Measures, perimeter and area 
3D shapes and volume

Factors and multiples

Ratio and proportion
Statistical diagrams

Averages Equations
Probability

Angles and 2D shapes

Constructions  
Coordinates and graphs

Sequences

Transformations and symmetry
Subject SkillsMental and written methods for calculations. 

Equivalent fractions and fraction calculations
Use calculator and mental methods for percentage problems. 

Use algebra generalise problems.

Substitute values into formulae including those for area
Solve problems with volume.

Find highest common factors and lowest common multiples 

Apply ratio and proportion to solve real life problems.
Collect record and analyse data. 

Solve algebra equations
Use fractions and decimals to consider the likelihood of events happening. 

Measure and draw angles and shapes and calculate with angle relationships
Use coordinates to identify location.Draw and read graphs of algebra equations and real life situations. 

Reflect, rotate and translate shapes
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Curriculum Opportunities

UK Junior Maths Challenge
Puzzle of the week
Maths clinic every Wednesday 3pm – 4pm in M7

Career Week

Many jobs include Maths such as bank manager, teacher, air traffic controller, engineer, doctor, scientist, meteorologist, computer games designer etc…

Year 8

The Rationale:

We want students to be numerate, have strong problem solving skills and be able to apply mathematical techniques to everyday situations in the real world.  We want them to have confidence in their maths skills and have strong results at GCSE and/or A-Level to enable their next steps in education and beyond.

  • To create a positive attitude to mathematics and to develop, maintain and stimulate pupils’ curiosity, interest and enjoyment in mathematics
  • To develop pupils’ familiarity, skills and fluency with appropriate numerical and mathematical concepts, principles, methods and vocabulary
  • To develop pupils’ understanding of mathematics in its widest context, to see how it relates to themselves outside school and to appreciate the purpose, power and relevance of mathematics
  • To appreciate the rigour of mathematical proof and be able to present a reasoned argument.
  • To encourage pupils to develop perseverance, initiative, self-confidence and independence in mathematics
  • To enable pupils to work independently and as part of a team
  • To ensure all pupils have equal access to mathematics and to experience success in their work.
Autumn Term 1Autumn Term 2Spring Half Term 3Spring Half Term 4Summer Term 5Summer Term 6
Curriculum contentNumber properties

HCF and LCM

Rounding

Index laws

Standard form

Manipulating algebra 
Formulae

Angles

Bearings

Properties of shapes

Perimeter and area of 2D shapes
Statistical diagrams

Averages

Fractions, decimals and percentages

Fraction calculations 
Percentage calculations

Ratio

Proportion

Probability
Coordinates and graphs

Real life graphs 

Pythagoras’ Theorem 

Equations 

Sequences
Properties of 3D shapes 

Volume

Surface area

Constructions

Loci
Key SkillsSolve real life problems with HCF and LCM. 

Extend calculation skills to very large numbers. 

Expand and factorise algebra expressions.
Substitute into and rearrange formulae. 

Measure and draw bearings. Use angle relationships and shape properties to solve geometrical problems.
Collect record and analyse data. 

Convert between fractions, decimals and percentages
Solve real life problems with percentages, ratio and proportion. 

Consider the likelihood of events and combined events using appropriate diagrams.
Draw and read graphs of algebra equations and real life situations. Apply Pythagoras to find lengths in real life triangle problems. 

Extend techniques for solving equations. Explore relationships between terms in number sequences
Solve problems with volume, with links to liquids and capacity. 

Use compasses and ruler to draw angle and line bisectors and link to loci problem solving.
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maths.com/ 
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maths.com/

Curriculum Opportunities

UK Junior Maths challenge
Puzzle of the week
Maths clinic every Wednesday 3pm – 4pm in M7

Career Links

Many jobs include Maths such as bank manager, teacher, air traffic controller, engineer, doctor, scientist, meteorologist, computer games designer etc…

Year 9

The Rationale:

We want students to be numerate, have strong problem solving skills and be able to apply mathematical techniques to everyday situations in the real world.  We want them to have confidence in their maths skills and have strong results at GCSE and/or A-Level to enable their next steps in education and beyond.

  • To create a positive attitude to mathematics and to develop, maintain and stimulate pupils’ curiosity, interest and enjoyment in mathematics
  • To develop pupils’ familiarity, skills and fluency with appropriate numerical and mathematical concepts, principles, methods and vocabulary
  • To develop pupils’ understanding of mathematics in its widest context, to see how it relates to themselves outside school and to appreciate the purpose, power and relevance of mathematics
  • To appreciate the rigour of mathematical proof and be able to present a reasoned argument.
  • To encourage pupils to develop perseverance, initiative, self-confidence and independence in mathematics
  • To enable pupils to work independently and as part of a team
  • To ensure all pupils have equal access to mathematics and to experience success in their work.
Autumn Term 1Spring Half Term 3Spring Half Term 3Spring Half Term 4Summer Term 5Summer Term 6
Curriculum contentRounding and bounds 

Standard form

Index laws

Compound measures

Surds 
Factorising 

Equations

Perimeter

Area

Surface Area and volume
Bearings

Angles

Similarity and congruency

Coordinates and linear graphs

Quadratic and cubic graphs

Real life graphs
Fractions, decimals and percentage

Ratio

Proportion 
Summary statistics

Simultaneous equations

Sequences 
Pythagoras’ Theorem

Trigonometry

Probability

Tree diagrams
Key SkillsFind error intervals for measurements. 

Calculate with powers. 

Manipulate and use surds to give exact answers. 
Expand and factorise more complex expressions. 

Solve linear and quadratic equations. 
Measure and draw bearings. Use angle relationships and shape properties to solve geometrical problems. 

Explore the properties of algebraic graphs.
Use mental, written and calculator methods with fractions, decimals and percentages. 

Solve problems with ratio and direct and inverse proportion.
Use averages and cumulative frequency to analyse data. Model and solve problems with simultaneous equations. Find position rules in sequencesSolve missing side or angle problems with right-angled triangles. 

Use probability to find expected results and combine events with tree diagrams.
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Curriculum Opportunities

UK Intermediate Maths challenge
Puzzle of the week
Maths clinic every Wednesday 3pm – 4pm in M7

Career Links

Many jobs include Maths such as bank manager, teacher, air traffic controller, engineer, doctor, scientist, meteorologist, computer games designer etc…