WHO’S WHO?
Progress Leader: Miss A Sharples
Teaching Staff: Mrs A Scarborough, Mrs E Merritt, Mr A Taylor, Mrs C Lucas, Miss C Hindley, Mr D Hurst, Miss A Barton
Link Governor: Mr P Sharples
OUR AIMS
We believe in a strong, ambitious mathematics curriculum, that sparks interest, enthusiasm and curiosity in our students; a curriculum that provides students with the problem-solving skills they need for life, and for future career pathways.
Our students will;
- Develop conceptual understanding using concrete, pictorial and abstract representations.
- Develop fluency, and the ability to recall and apply knowledge accurately.
- An ability to link different aspects of mathematics to other topic areas, and across the wider curriculum.
- An opportunity to reason mathematically, developing justifications and proof, and making generalisations.
- The ability to communicate their ideas effectively using appropriate vocabulary and mathematical symbols
- Develop the confidence to apply knowledge, skills and reasoning to standard and non-standard problems.
YEAR 7 |
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TERM
| UNIT OF STUDY
| KEY SKILLS / LEARNING
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Autumn
| Numbers and quantities Comparing fractions Geometry
| Comparing fractions Find equivalent fractions Write numbers as a fraction of another Add/subtract fractions with common denominators Drawing and knowing circles Measuring/drawing angles Calculating angles
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Spring
| Four operations with number Number operations and decimals Line graphs Geometry
| Proportional reasoning BIDMAS Functions Measuring, comparing, rounding decimals Fractions and decimals Operations with decimals Knowing/reading from/plotting/interpreting line graphs Knowing, understanding and constructing parallel and perpendicular lines
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Summer
| Probability Problem solving and revision Decimals – multiplication and division Expressions and equations • Understanding probability
| Multiplying and dividing decimals Simplifying expressions Writing expressions Substituting into expressions Expanding brackets Solving equations
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YEAR 8 |
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Autumn
| Number Properties 2D and 3D shapes Statistics Multiplicative relationships Expressions and equations Transformations
| 4 operations with large numbers Powers, roots and brackets Factors, multiples and primes Perimeter, area and volume Nets and surface area Plans and elevations Charts and graphs Ratio Proportional reasoning Expanding and factorising Simplifying and writing expressions Solving equations Reflection, rotation, translation and enlargement
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Spring
| Decimals Angles Construction and Loci Scale drawings and measure Fractions and Percentage
| 4 operations with decimals Ordering and rounding Measuring and drawing Rules of angles for triangles and quadrilaterals Constructing accurate drawings and shapes Maps and scales Bearings Congruence and similarity Compare fractions and percentages Find fractions and percentages of amounts 4 operations with fractions Work with mixed numbers Recurring decimals
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Summer
| Probability Percentages and Fractions Sequences Graphs Real-life graphs Number properties Transformations
| Language of probability Outcomes, events, fairness, mutually exclusive Probability and tree diagrams Fraction/decimal/percentage equivalence Percentage of amounts Continuing and generating Finding the nth term rule Straight-line graphs and direct proportion Coordinates and line segments Gradients and y=mx+c equation Conversion graphs Distance-Time graphs and rates of change Square and cube numbers Factors, multiples and primes Reflection, rotation, translation, enlargement Symmetry and congruence
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YEAR 9 |
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Autumn
| Polynomial Expressions Transformations Angles on Parallel lines Triangles Co-ordinates
| simplifying expressions substituting into expressions using laws of indices expanding brackets factorising drawing and describing reflections, rotations and translations identifying alternate, corresponding and co-interior angles recognising scalene, isosceles and equilateral triangles constructing triangles recognising congruent triangles investigating and using Pythagoras’ Theorem using co-ordinates
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Spring
| Linear functions Polygons Probability Statistics
| plotting linear graphs recognising gradient and y-intercept writing and using line equations calculating interior and exterior angles of polygons calculating probability drawing sample space diagrams constructing and using Venn diagrams and tree diagrams drawing and interpreting bar charts, pie charts, scatter graphs calculating averages from lists and tables
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Summer
| Circles Constructions Area and volume Similarity and trigonometry Quadratic functions
| calculating diameter, radius, circumference and area of circles constructing perpendicular and angle bisectors calculating volume and surface area converting between volumes and capacity using density draw and recognise enlargements use similarity to calculate sides and angles investigate and use trigonometry plot and recognise quadratic graphs
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ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
UKMT Junior challenge – Years 7 & 8
UKMT team challenge – Year 9
HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING
The use of online support tools to provide additional support (listed further below).
Encourage fluency and recall of times tables facts using the PIXL maths app - https://timestable.pixl.org.uk/Timestables.html
The completion of homework to a high standard – Check synergy for homework and encourage your child to complete it to the best of their ability.
The use of IDL at home for those pupils registered.
WHERE TO GO:
Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire the once top-secret home of the World War Two Code-breakers is now a vibrant heritage attraction, popular with schools for its specific focus on Mathematics, History and Computing.
Bank of England Museum, London offers a range of one hour talks for a multitude of ages, which are also free but must be booked in advance.
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich
Woolsthorpe Manor – Isaac Newton changed the world here
WHAT TO WATCH:
Corbett Maths videos
BBC Maths podcasts
Think like a mathematician
Films to see:
- Hidden Figures
- A Beautiful Mind
- The Imitation Game
- Good Will Hunting
- A Brilliant Young Mind
WHAT TO READ:
50 Mathematical Ideas You Really Need to Know by Tony Crilly - Age 11+
The Math Book by Clifford A Pickover - Age 12+
Alex’s Adventures in Numberland by Alex Bellos - Age 13+
The Monty Hall Problem: Beyond Closed Doors by Rob Deaves - Age 14+
The Language of Mathematics by Keith Devlin - Age 14+
ONLINE:
Maths watch
Corbett maths
PIXL times table app
BBC Bitesize