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Welcome to the Mathematics department at Thrybergh
The department is housed in 5 newly refurbished mathematics rooms. The school has increased its mathematics departmentand 1 other Mathematics room. The fourth refurbished rooms each have IT facilities such as Interactive whiteboard.c quality.
Part of Maths Faculty
Mathematical Staff
Key Stage 3 Syllabus
The KS3 syllabus for years 7-9 is based on the National Numeracy Strategy. It builds on the achievements and experience of the National Numeracy Strategy for primary schools, as well as improving transition from primary to secondary school.
The key objectives are central to pupils' achievements in relation to the National Curriculum.
Year 7
Simplify fractions by canceling all common factors; identify equivalent fractions
Simplify fractions by cancelling all common factors; identify equivalent fractions
Recognise the equivalence of percentages, fractions and decimals
Extend mental methods of calculation to include decimals, fractions and percentages
Multiply and divide three-digit by two-digit whole numbers; extend to multiplying and dividing decimals with one or two places by single-digit whole numbers
Break a complex calculation into simpler steps, choosing and using appropriate and efficient operations and methods
Check a result by considering whether it is of the right order of magnitude
Use letter symbols to represent unknown numbers or variables
Know and use the order of operations and understand that algebraic operations follow the same conventions and order as arithmetic operations
Plot the graphs of simple linear functions
Identify parallel and perpendicular lines; know the sum of angles at a point, on a straight line and in a triangle
Convert one metric unit to another (e.g. grams to kilograms); read and interpret scales on a range of measuring instruments
Compare two simple distributions using the range and one of the mode, median or mean
Understand and use the probability scale from 0 to 1; find and justify probabilities based on equally likely outcomes in simple contexts
Solve word problems and investigate in a range of contexts, explaining and justifying methods and conclusions
Year 8
Add, subtract, multiply and divide integers
Use the equivalence of fractions, decimals and percentages to compare proportions; calculate percentages and find the outcome of a given percentage increase or decrease
Divide a quantity into two or more parts in a given ratio; use the unitary method to solve simple word problems involving ratio and direct proportion
Use standard column procedures for multiplication and division of integers and decimals, including by decimals such as 0.6 or 0.06; understand where to position the decimal point by considering equivalent calculations
Simplify or transform linear expressions by collecting like terms; multiply a single term over a bracket
Substitute integers into simple formulae
Plot the graphs of linear functions, where y is given explicitly in terms of x; recognise that equations of the form y = mx + c correspond to straight-line graphs
Identify alternate and corresponding angles; understand a proof that the sum of the angles of a triangle is 180° and of a quadrilateral is 360°
Enlarge 2-D shapes, given a centre of enlargement and a positive whole-number scale factor
Use straight edge and compasses to do standard constructions
Deduce and use formulae for the area of a triangle and parallelogram, and the volume of a cuboid; calculate volumes and surface areas of cuboids
Construct, on paper and using ICT, a range of graphs and charts; identify which are most useful in the context of a problem
Find and record all possible mutually exclusive outcomes for single events and two successive events in a systematic way
Identify the necessary information to solve a problem; represent problems and interpret solutions in algebraic, geometric or graphical form
Use logical argument to establish the truth of a statement
Year 9
Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions
Use proportional reasoning to solve a problem, choosing the correct numbers to take as 100%, or as a whole
Make and justify estimates and approximations of calculations
Construct and solve linear equations with integer coefficients, using an appropriate method
Generate terms of a sequence using term-to-term and position-to-term definitions of the sequence, on paper and using ICT; write an expression to describe the nth term of an arithmetic sequence
Given values for m and c, find the gradient of lines given by equations of the form y = mx + c
Construct functions arising from real-life problems and plot their corresponding graphs; interpret graphs arising from real situations
Solve geometrical problems using properties of angles, of parallel and intersecting lines, and of triangles and other polygons
Know that translations, rotations and reflections preserve length and angle and map objects on to congruent images
Know and use the formulae for the circumference and area of a circle
Design a survey or experiment to capture the necessary data from one or more sources; determine the sample size and degree of accuracy needed; design, trial and if necessary refine data collection sheets
Communicate interpretations and results of a statistical enquiry using selected tables, graphs and diagrams in support
Know that the sum of probabilities of all mutually exclusive outcomes is 1 and use this when solving problems
Solve substantial problems by breaking them into simpler tasks, using a range of efficient techniques, methods and resources, including ICT; give solutions to an appropriate degree of accuracy
Present a concise, reasoned argument, using symbols, diagrams, graphs and related explanatory text.
Key Stage 4
Module 1 – Handling Data
This is commenced at the end of the Autumn term of Y10 and examined in Summer of Y10. It consists of
Using and applying handling data
Specifying the problem and planning
Collecting data
Processing and representing data
Interpreting and discussing results
Module 2 – Handling Data Course Work
This is completed by the end of Y10
Module 3 – Number
This is commenced in the Summer term of Y9 and continued into the Autumn term of Y10. The Module 3 exam is sat in the Autumn Term of Y10.
It consists of:
Using and applying number and algebra
Numbers and the number system
Calculations
Solving numerical problems
Module 4 Using and Applying Mathematics
(Number and Algebra and/or Shape Space and Measures) coursework. This is completed during Y11. Module 5 – Algebra, Shape Space and Measures
This is commenced at the end of Y10 and is examined in a terminal exam at the end of Y11.
It consists of:
Equations, formulae and identities
Sequences, functions and graphs
Using and applying shape, space and measure
Geometrical reasoning
Transformations and coordinates
Measures and constructions
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