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About Consilium

Maths

 Our curriculum intent applies to all our young people, regardless of background, gender, sexual orientation or ability. As a school, and department, we are absolutely committed that the opportunities we plan for and implement ensure that each student can reach and exceed their potential. 

To ensure that regardless of background students receive a rich and meaningful mathematics education. Enabling students to become numerate adults who are able to fully participate in society and the democratic process.

The Mathematics department’s main aim is to help students develop their mathematical knowledge and skills using an ambitious 5-year curriculum, progressing from Key Stage 2 and preparing each individual to become confident mathematicians for post-Key Stage 4 opportunities, including aspirational next steps in education, employment or training which will support their future careers.

Our students will develop a life-long love of learning of maths through a curriculum that is fully inclusive, expertly delivered and meets the needs of all students irrespective of ability and background.

Pupils will learn how to problem-solve, work in a methodical way, think logically, build resilience and work both independently and collaboratively. The curriculum will support the mathematics content in other curriculum subjects.

Both literacy and numeracy skills are fed through our curriculum allowing pupils to focus on precise subject specific language and skills needed to make sense and interpret real-life situations.

Knowledge and skills:

Through our curriculum, students:

  • Become fluent in the basic principles of mathematics through diverse and regular practice which, over time, builds up to increasingly challenging problems.
  • Are able to recall and apply knowledge quickly and correctly.
  • Solve problems by applying mathematical concepts, and break down multi-layered problems using a step-by-step approach.
  • Develop perseverance and resilience when faced with challenge to produce confident mathematicians.
  • Communicate, argue, justify and prove using mathematical language.
  • Learn to self-regulate and work independently as well as collaboratively
  • Better understand the world around them by applying skills acquired in lessons from different topics and subjects.

Curriculum Overview - Maths

 

 

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

Year 7

  • Sequences
  • Algebraic Notation and substitution
  • Expressions and Equations
  • Place value, ordering and rounding
  • Four Operations
  • Averages and range
  • Rounding and Estimation
  • Graphing Data
  • Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
  • Directed Number
  • Fractions and percentages of amounts
  • Perimeter and Area
  • Speed, Distance and Time
  • Properties of Number
  • Add and Subtract Fractions
  • Angles and Polygons

Year 8

  • Ratio
  • Proportion and Scale
  • Algebraic Manipulation
  • Coordinates and Graphs
  • Multiply and Divide Fractions
  • Symmetry and Reflection
  • Area, Volume and Density
  • Equations and Inequalities
  • Percentages
  • Indices
  • Standard Form
  • Interpret and Represent Data
  • Angles in parallel lines and polygons
  • Tables and probability
  • Circles
  • Graphs and Charts
  • Sequences

Year 9

  • Properties of Number
  • Percentages
  • Area and Volume
  • Equations, Inequalities and formulae
  • Fractions
  • Rates
  • Standard Form
  • Maths and Money
  • Straight Line Graphs
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Constructions and Congruence
  • Similarity
  • Algebraic Manipulation
  • Pythagoras’ Theorem
  • Non-Linear Graphs
  • Sets and Probability
  • Transformations
  • Simultaneous Equations
  • Trigonometry

 

 

 

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

Year 10

  • Algebraic Manipulation
  • Equations, Inequalities and Formulae
  • Quadratic Expressions and Equations
  • Percentages
  • Ratio and Scale
  • Work with Fractions
  • Non – calculator methods,
  • Straight Line Graphs
  • Probability
  • Rounding and Estimation
  • Perimeter, area and Volume
  • Interpret and represent data
  • Non-Linear Graphs
  • Angles
  • Graphs and Diagrams
  • Vectors
  • Factors and Powers
  • Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry
  • Simultaneous Equations

 

Year 11 (Foundation)

  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Area and Volume
  • Similarity and Congruence
  • Sequences and Proof
  • Standard Form
  • Work with Circles
  • Set notation and Venn Diagrams
  • Functions and Graphs
  • Equations and Formulae
  • Rates
  • Angles, Bearings and Trigonometry
  • Constructions and Loci
  • Transformations
  • Revision and Exam Preparation

Year 11 (Higher)

  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Area and Volume
  • Similarity and Congruence
  • Standard Form
  • Circle Theorems
  • Set notation and Venn Diagrams
  • Vectors
  • Functions and Graphs
  • Equations and Formulae
  • Rates
  • Angles, Bearings and Trigonometry
  • Constructions and Loci
  • Transformations

 

  • Revision and Exam Preparation