Blackwood Comprehensive School 2014

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1 Year 7 Numeracy Learners are able to; Developing numerical reasoning Identify processes and connections transfer mathematical skills across the curriculum in a variety of contexts and everyday situations select, trial and evaluate a variety of possible approaches and break complex problems into a series of tasks prioritise and organise the relevant steps needed to complete the task or reach a solution choose an appropriate mental or written strategy and know when it is appropriate to use a calculator use a scientific calculator to carry out calculations effectively and efficiently using the available range of function keys identify, measure or obtain required information to complete the task identify what further information might be required and select what information is most appropriate select appropriate mathematics and techniques to use estimate and visualise size when measuring and use the correct units Represent and Communicate explain results and procedures precisely using appropriate mathematical language refine methods of recording calculations use appropriate notation, symbols and units of measurement, including compound measures select and construct appropriate charts, diagrams and graphs with suitable scales interpret graphs that describe real-life situations interpret graphical representations used in the media, recognising that some graphs may be misleading 1

2 Review select and apply appropriate checking strategies interpret answers within the context of the problem and consider whether answers, including calculator displays, are sensible verify and justify results or solutions, including discussion on risk and chance where relevant interpret mathematical information; draw inferences from graphs, diagrams and data, including discussion on limitations of data draw conclusions from data and recognise that some conclusions may be misleading or uncertain Using number skills Use number facts and relationships read and write numbers of any size and use the four operations and the connections between them, e.g. realise that division is the inverse of multiplication recognise and apply key mental facts and strategies use appropriate strategies for multiplication and division, including application of known facts use the terms square and square root Fractions, decimals, percentages and ratio use equivalence of fractions, decimals and percentages to compare proportions recognise that some fractions are recurring decimals, e.g. 1/3 is calculate percentages of quantities using non-calculator methods where appropriate use ratio and proportion including map scales Calculate using mental and written methods use efficient written procedures to add and subtract whole numbers and decimals with up to 2 decimal places multiply and divide 3-digit by 2-digit whole numbers; extending to multiplying and dividing decimals with one or two places by single-digit whole numbers multiply and divide whole numbers by 0.5, 0.2, 0.1 2

3 use the order of operations Estimate and Check use a range of strategies to check calculations including the use of inverse operations, equivalent calculations and the rules of divisibility use rounding to estimate answers present answers to a given number of decimal places Manage Money use profit and loss in buying and selling calculations understand the costs, benefits and risks of using bank accounts, including bank cards make informal decisions relating to discounts and special offers Using measuring skills Length, weight (mass) and capacity find perimeters of shapes with straight sides convert between units of the metric system and carry out calculations read and interpret scales on a range of measuring instruments Time measure and record time in hundredths of a second use time zones Temperature record temperatures in appropriate temperature scales 3

4 Area Volume and Angles use formula for the area of a rectangle and triangle measure and draw angles Using data Using data skills Collect and record data present and analyse data and interpret results collect own data for a survey, e.g. through designing a questionnaire construct frequency tables for sets of data, grouped where appropriate, in equal class intervals (groups given to learners) construct graphs and diagrams to represent the data and reflect the importance of scale interpret diagrams and graphs (including pie charts) use mean, median mode and range to compare two distributions (discrete data) 4

5 Year 7 Oracy Learners are able to; Speaking present topics and ideas clearly, using formal language and varying what they say and how they say it to interest listeners, e.g. expression, tone of voice, volume respond to listeners questions and comments constructively and in detail argue a convincing case using subject knowledge effectively, e.g. in role or debate Welsh-medium statement: use a range of mutations correctly (soft, nasal and aspirate mutations) in context Listening respond thoughtfully to others ideas, asking pertinent questions listen to explanations of processes, sequences or points of view and identify the main points in order Collaboration and discussion make a range of contributions to discussions, e.g. leading, encouraging and supporting others reach consensus and agree actions in groups, e.g. agreeing a plan, weighing up reasons and evidence. 5

6 Year 7 Reading Learners are able to; Reading Strategies use their knowledge of: word roots and families grammar, sentence and whole-text structure content and context to make sense of words, sentences and whole texts use a range of strategies, e.g. speed reading, close reading, annotation, prediction, to skim texts for gist, key ideas and themes, and scan for detailed information assess the quality and reliability of information on web pages, considering its origins and verifying accuracy Comprehension read with concentration texts, on-screen and on paper, that are new to them, and understand the information in them select the main points from texts and identify how information and evidence are used to support them read between the lines using inference and deduction identify how a text is organised, e.g. logically or thematically, to make the content clear and informative follow up initial ideas that interest them by further research Response and analysis collate and summarise relevant information, e.g. pull together and sum up facts and ideas about an issue, from different texts distinguish between facts, theories and opinions and use evidence to show the differences 6

7 compare views of the same topic and consider which is most valid evaluate the content, presentation and appeal of a text. Year 7 Writing Learners are able to; Meaning, purposes, readers write a comprehensive account of a topic presenting information, processes and ideas clearly and appropriately for the purpose explain ideas fully, showing implications and consequences plan writing making choices about the best ways to present content for effect, e.g. building a case for something, selecting details that help the reader understand use the tools and conventions of ICT to present information and data and to structure writing identify areas for improvement in their writing, edit and redraft Structure and organisation adapt structures in writing for different contexts, e.g. describe outcome, outline process or discuss an issue select and organise ideas and information to give a clear and full account use paragraphs to organise longer pieces of writing into sections Language use impersonal language to convey ideas and information, e.g. the interest is calculated by, sharp scissors are necessary to use varied and appropriate vocabulary accurately, including subject-specific words and phrases 7

8 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Handwriting use a wide range of sentence structures choosing connectives to make meaning clear use the full range of punctuation accurately to clarify meaning, e.g. demarcating sentences (full stops) and clauses (commas), and using apostrophes correctly use a variety of strategies and resources to spell familiar and unfamiliar vocabulary and subject-specific words correctly produce fluent and legible handwriting Welsh-medium statement: write sentences ensuring that the verb tense and person is usually correct in context Welsh-medium statement: use a range of mutations correctly (soft, nasal and aspirate mutations) in context. 8