“Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms: it is about understanding”
| Term | Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Term 1 | Number and calculations, Factors and multiples, Sequences and Expressions. | Number and calculations, Standard Form, Factors and multiples, Sequences and Factorising. | Number and calculations, Standard Form, Factors and multiples, Sequences and Factorising quadratics. | Number and calculations, Calculations with standard Form, Factors and multiples, Sequences and Factorising quadratics | Surds and Non right angle trigonometry |
| Half Term 2 | Charts and averages, Shapes and angles. | Charts and averages, Shapes and angles and Pythagoras’ Theorem. | Charts and averages, Shapes and angles, Trigonometry | Charts and averages, Cumulative frequency diagrams, Shapes and angles, Trigonometry | Surds, Quadratic equations and Circle theorems |
| Half Term 3 | Fractions, decimals and percentages, Ratio. | Fractions, decimals and percentages and Ratio. | Fractions, decimals and percentages, Compound interest, Ratio. | Fractions, decimals and percentages, Compound interest, Ratio, Direct and inverse proportion | Functions and algebraic proof and Vectors |
| Half Term 4 | Equations, and Area and volume. | Equations and Area and volume | Simultaneous Equations, Area and volume | Quadratic Equations, Area and volume | Exam Preparation |
| Half Term 5 | Probability and Linear Graphs | Probability, Linear and Quadratic graphs | Probability, Linear and Quadratic graphs, Real Life Graphs | Probability, Linear and Quadratic graphs, Real Life Graphs, Graphs of other functions | Exam Preparation |
| Half Term 6 | Transformations and geometry | Transformations and geometry | Transformations and geometry | Transformations and geometry, Vector geometry | Students will have left. |
Year 7
Half Term 1
Number and calculations, Factors and multiples, Sequences and Expressions.
Half Term 2
Charts and averages, Shapes and angles.
Half Term 3
Fractions, decimals and percentages, Ratio.
Half Term 4
Equations, and Area and volume.
Half Term 5
Probability and Linear Graphs
Half Term 6
Transformations and geometry
Year 8
Half Term 1
Number and calculations, Standard Form, Factors and multiples, Sequences and Factorising.
Half Term 2
Charts and averages, Shapes and angles and Pythagoras’ Theorem.
Half Term 3
Fractions, decimals and percentages and Ratio.
Half Term 4
Equations and Area and volume
Half Term 5
Probability, Linear and Quadratic graphs
Half Term 6
Transformations and geometry
Year 9
Half Term 1
Number and calculations, Standard Form, Factors and multiples, Sequences and Factorising quadratics.
Half Term 2
Charts and averages, Shapes and angles, Trigonometry
Half Term 3
Fractions, decimals and percentages, Compound interest, Ratio.
Half Term 4
Simultaneous Equations, Area and volume
Half Term 5
Probability, Linear and Quadratic graphs, Real Life Graphs
Half Term 6
Transformations and geometry
Year 10
Half Term 1
Number and calculations, Calculations with standard Form, Factors and multiples, Sequences and Factorising quadratics
Half Term 2
Charts and averages, Cumulative frequency diagrams, Shapes and angles, Trigonometry
Half Term 3
Fractions, decimals and percentages, Compound interest, Ratio, Direct and inverse proportion
Half Term 4
Quadratic Equations, Area and volume
Half Term 5
Probability, Linear and Quadratic graphs, Real Life Graphs, Graphs of other functions
Half Term 6
Transformations and geometry, Vector geometry
Year 11
Half Term 1
Surds and Non right angle trigonometry
Half Term 2
Surds, Quadratic equations and Circle theorems
Half Term 3
Functions and algebraic proof and Vectors
Half Term 4
Exam Preparation
Half Term 5
Exam Preparation
Half Term 6
Students will have left.
Mathematics is a creative and highly interconnected discipline that has been developed over centuries, providing the solution to some of history’s most intriguing problems. At Boldon School we aim to tap into that creativity to solve a host of problems both numerical and otherwise and range of contexts. We aim to provide students with the tools they need that are essential to everyday life, critical to science, technology and engineering, and necessary for financial literacy and most forms of employment. A high-quality mathematics education therefore provides a foundation for understanding the world.
We aim to inspire students through a variety of activities and learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom that include treasure hunts, card sorts, mathematical games and simulations to deepen there mathematical understanding and to reasoning. We revisit topics throughout the 5-year course to consolidate understanding and encourage students to link their work with other areas to extend their thinking. We have a strong focus on developing problem-solving skills alongside mathematical content to ensure we develop resilient, independent learners ready to tackle GCSE and A level maths.