Subject Information - Maths

VISION / AIM

Our vision is to inspire the students to master mathematics by empowering students to have the confidence and resilience to take on a full range of mathematical problems.

Homework support sessions are also available on Wednesdays after school.

Resources and support materials can be found on Google Classroom.

Further information can be requested from Mrs R Isaacs, Head of Department, risaacs@fhes.org.uk

 

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

 

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

Year 7
  • Place value and measures
  • Arithmetic Procedures with positive and negative integers and decimals
  • Properties of numbers
  • Perimeter and Area
  • Representing discrete data
  • Fractions
  • Expressions
  • Multiplicative relationships (ratio)
  • Coordinates

Year 8
  • Estimation and Rounding
  • Probability
  • Solving Linear equations
  • Multiplicative relationships
  • Statistical representations
  • Sequences

 
  • Transformations
  • Geometrical properties (angles and polygons)

Year 9
  • Indices, surds and standard form
  • Sequences and quadratic expressions

 
  • Continuous data, interpreting data, statistical diagrams
  • Similarity
  • Constructions
  • Pythagoras
  • Trigonometry
  • Linear and non-linear graphs
  • Volume and surface area of 3D shapes

 

Year 10

Exact topics are dependent on the tier studied.

 

  • Decimals, Fractions Percentages
  • Data
  • Properties of 2D shapes
  • Ratio
  • Proportion
  • Equations and rearranging formula
  • Sequences
  • Surface area and volume
  • Transformations

Exact topics are dependent on the tier studied.

 

  • Perimeter and Area
  • Expressions
  • Probability
  • Sequences
  • Solving Equations
  • Quadratics
  • Simultaneous Equations
  • Proportion

Exact topics are dependent on the tier studied.

 

  • Ratio
  • Proportion
  • Equations and rearranging formula
  • Sequences
  • Similarity
  • Trigonometry
  • Statistics

Year 11

Exact topics are dependent on the tier studied:

 

  •  Proportion
  • Graphing
  • Circle theorems
  • Vectors
  • FDP
  • Proportion
  • Ratio
  • Transformations

Exact topics are dependent on the tier studied.

Exact topics are dependent on the tier studied.

 

KEY SKILLS

Key Skills

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Year 10

Year 11

Problem Solving

Able to start a question confidently.

Progression throughout in Mathematical language.

Trying an option without knowing a solution.

 

 

Highest sophistication in problem solving.

Fluency

Able to speak in sentences.

Confidence in use of calculator for arithmetic.

Effective use of Mathematical equipment.

 

To have the flexibility to move between different contexts.

Multi-staged problem comprehended and interpreted.

All effective functions for a calculator.

Mathematical Thinking

To identify patterns.

To apply learning to a range of problems.

Begin to explain misconceptions.

To know whether an answer is mathematically sensible.

To confidently articulate ideas and understanding.

 

To communicate ideas using precise mathematical language.

Variation

Able to use multiple methods for key numeracy skills.

To identify ‘if I change this, what will happen to this…..’

 

 

Multivariate analysis.

Representation and Structure

Apply the appropriate representations.

To have the flexibility to move between different representations.

Identify the most effective representations.

 

 

 

GCSE MATHS EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

EdExcel

Paper 1

Non-Calculator topics as per specification. 80 marks, 90 minutes

Paper 2

Calculator topics as per specification. 80 marks, 90 minutes

Paper 3

Calculator topics as per specification. 80 marks, 90 minutes

Link to the Specification

https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GCSE/mathematics/2015/specification-and-sample-assesment/gcse-maths-2015-specification.pdf

 

 

 

 

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