Maths - All Saints Catholic School

Key skills (subject specific) that are developed:

Strenthen numerical skills
Problem solving
critical thinking
problem solving
analytical thinking
quantitative reasoning
ability to manipulate precise and intricate ideas
construct logical arguments and expose illogical arguments.

KS3

Summary

Key Mathematics skills learnt at Key stage three to develop their understanding of where these concepts are applied to problem solving and real life applications.
Students are formally assessed at the end of each half term

Year 7

Topics covered:

Autumn	Spring	Summer
Using numbers Sequences Perimeter, area and volume Decimal numbers Working with numbers Statistics	Algebra Fractions Angles Coordinates and graphs Percentages	Probability Symmetry Equations Interpreting data 3D shapes Ratio

Year 8

Topics covered:

Autumn	Spring	Summer
Working with numbers Geometry Probability Percentages Sequences Area of 2D and 3D shapes	Graphs Simplifying numbers Interpreting data Algebra Congruence and scaling	Fractions and decimals Proportion Circles Equations and formulae Comparing data

Topics covered:

Autumn	Spring	Summer
Percentages Equations and formulae Polygons Using data Applications of graphs	Pythagoras’ Theorem Fractions Algebra Decimal numbers Prisms and cylinders Solving equations graphically	Compound units Right angled triangles Revision and GCSE preparations/transition

Useful websites:

https://www.mymaths.co.uk/

https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/

http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/puzzles/

https://connect.collins.co.uk/school/portal.aspx

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KS4

Summary

Exam board: Edexcel

3 x 90 min exams (1 non calculator and 2 calculator) are taken at the end of the GCSE course.

We formally assess students at the end of each half term.

Year 10 Foundation

Topics covered are:

Autumn	Spring	Summer
Basic number Measures and scale drawings Charts, tables and averages Sequences Angles Number properties	Approximations Decimals and fractions Linear graphs Expressions and formulae Ratio, speed and proportion	Perimeter and area Transformations Probability and events Volumes and surface area of prisms Linear equations

Year 10 Higher

Topics covered are:

Autumn	Spring	Summer
Basic number Fractions, ratios and proportion Statistical diagrams and averages Number and sequences Ratio and proportion Angles	Transformations, constructions and loci Algebraic manipulation Length, area and volume Linear graphs Right angled triangles	Similarity Exploring and applying probability Powers and standard form Equations and inequalities Counting, accuracy, powers and surds

Year 11 Foundation

Topics covered are:

Autumn	Spring	Summer
Percentages and compound measures Percentages and variation Representation and interpretation Constructions and loci Curved shapes and pyramids	Number and sequences Right angled triangles Congruency and similarity Combined events Powers and standard form Simultaneous equations and linear equations Non linear graphs	Exam preparation

Year 11 Higher

Topics covered are:

Autumn	Spring	Summer
Counting, accuracy, powers and surds Quadratic equations Sampling and more complex diagrams	Combined events Properties of circles Variation Triangles Graphs Algebraic fractions functions Vector geometry	Exam preparation

Useful websites:

GCSE Maths Specification:
http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/mathematics-2015.html
http://justmaths.co.uk/2016/01/03/9-1-exam-questions-by-topic-both-tiers/
https://corbettmaths.com/contents/
http://mrbartonmaths.com/students/legacy-gcse/gcse-maths-takeaway.html
http://www.mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/gcsemathspapers-9-1.htm
https://vle.mathswatch.com/vle/
http://studymaths.co.uk/
https://connect.collins.co.uk/school/portal.aspx
http://www.examsolutions.net/
https://www.sites.google.com/site/mathscasts/

KS5 A level Maths

KS5 Summary

Exam Board: Edexcel

3 exams (each 2 hours long) – 2 pure mathematics and 1 applied mathematics are taken at the end of the A level course

We formally assess students at the end of each half term.

Year 12

Topics covered are:

Autumn

Spring

Summer

Pure

Algebra and functions (part 1)
Further algebra
Differentiation
Integration

Applied

Data presentation and interpretation (part 1)
Statistical Distributions
Quantities and units in mechanics
Kinematics 1 (Constant acceleration)

Pure

Vectors (2D)
Coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane

Applied

Probability
Statistical sampling
Forces and Newton’s laws
Statistical hypothesis testing

Pure

Trigonometry
Algebra and functions (part 2)
Exponentials and logarithms

Applied

Data presentation and interpretation (part 2)
Kinematics 2 (Variable acceleration)

Year 13

Topics covered are:

Autumn

Spring

Summer

Pure:

Algebraic and partial fractions.
Trigonometry (part 1)
Trigonometry (part 2)
Differentiation

Applied:

Forces at any angle (part 1)
Further kinematics (part 1)
The Normal distribution

Pure:

Integration
Proof
Functions and modelling

Applied:

Applications of kinematics
Forces at any angle (part 2)
Probability
Regression and correlation

Pure:

Series and sequences
The binomial theorem
Numerical methods
Vectors (3D)

Applied:

Applications of forces (part 1)
Further kinematics (part 2)
Moments
Application of forces (part 2)

Useful websites

A-Level Maths and Further Maths Specification:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/mathematics-2017.html#tab-1

https://www.mymaths.co.uk/

https://undergroundmathematics.org/

https://amsp.org.uk/

https://www.drfrostmaths.com/sow.php?year=Full%20Coverage%20Revision%20Worksheets&term=A%20Level