Aim

• To reinforce the mathematical skills learnt during Key Stage 2 and deepen students’ understanding of key topics
• Introduce new topic areas and techniques required for students to access the Key Stage 3 curriculum

Topics covered

Autumn term:

• Collecting and organising data
• Calculator skills
• Positive numbers or adding and subtracting
• Negative numbers or multiplying and dividing

Spring term:

• Introduction to algebra
• Fractions
• Ratio or percentages

Summer term:

• Angles
• Symmetry
• Perimeter and area
• Volume and surface area

Teaching groups

The students are grouped into nine teaching groups in October. Initially, these groups are based on Key Stage 2 SAT results and, subsequently, they are adjusted based on our own assessments to ensure all students are placed to make the best progress.

Assessment

• Class work is continually assessed by each class teacher and homework is set weekly using Sparx Maths
• Written assessments take place prior to the School’s review points. The first of these assessments is a baseline test taken by all students in the year group and the final assessment is an end-of-year assessment designed to inform the grouping of students for Year 8

How to support at home

• Practising core mathematical skills such as multiplication tables and written methods with your child
• Ensure that students complete and hand in their homework
• Ensure that your child has access to specialised mathematical equipment which is needed at different points within the year. For example, a calculator, a protractor and a pair of compasses
• Encourage your child to use Sparx Maths to complete online homework tasks or to reinforce new skills

For further information

Although the GCSE course does not start until Year 10, students will be preparing for Edexcel GCSE Maths 1MA1.

For further information on the Year 10 syllabus, click here.