In Key Stage 4, all pupils will continue to study mathematics. Pupils in the current Year 10 are studying towards the AQA GCSE: Qualification: GCSE Mathematics Examining Body: AQA Pupils in the current Year 11 are studying towards the Edexcel GCSE: Qualification: GCSE Mathematics A Examining Body: Edexcel In addition to the GCSE in mathematics we also offer additional mathematics lessons, that pupils can opt for. These lessons are aimed at pupils who want to work towards ensuring a GCSE grade C in Mathematics. Pupils on this course study towards an additional qualification, Qualification:? Examining Body:? The top set in Mathematics study towards. Qualification: Examining Body:
Year 10 curriculum Overview: Pupils will study six areas of Mathematics: Number Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change Algebra Geometry & Measures Probability Statistics Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Types of numbers Calculations with fractions, decimals and percentages Basic algebra skills, solving linear equations, solving quadratic equations Complex percentage problems Pythagoras Theorem Trigonometry Vectors Ratio and Proportion Indices and Standard Form Circle Theorems and proofs Surds Handling data and representing statistics Probability, including tree diagrams Angles and bearings Linear Transformations Area and volume, including prisms Similarity Polygons and circles 2D representations of 3D objects Basic number review Rounding Factors and multiples Fractions Decimals Basic algebra Percentages Pythagoras Theorem Angles Sequences Ratio & proportion Indices Perimeter and area Circumference and area of circles Calculations with fractions and percentages Cycle of a survey Use of statistical measures Scatter Other representations of data Probability Relative frequency Bearings Coordinates and linear Reflection, rotation and translation Volume of prisms Congruence and similarity Properties of polygons and circles 2D representation of 3D shapes
Year 11 curriculum Overview: Pupils will study four areas of Mathematics: Number Algebra Shape, Space & Measures Handling Data Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Circles, spheres and cones Quadratic equations and Transforming functions Simultaneous equations Enlargements, including negative scale factors Formulae Algebraic fractions Measures Linear Linear equations Quadratic equations Enlargements Use of formulae Algebra review Constructions And loci Graphs Sequences Trigonometry and Pythagoras Theorem in 3D Sine and Cosine rule Inequalities Compound Measures Review of fractions, decimals and percentages Constructions & loci Distance-time Real-life Inequalities Maps and scale drawings Fractions and decimals review Ratio review Trial and Improvement Focused revision of key areas needed within each group Trial & improvement Percentages review Focused revision of key areas needed within each group
Homework: Homework will be set by the class teacher twice per fortnight. This may be further practice of skills in exercise book research activities structured revision tasks online tasks through the website mymaths Every pupil should complete additional independent study in addition to homework set by their teacher. This should focus on revisiting past topics to promote retention of knowledge. Pupils can try questions from their books to see if they still understand the techniques. They could also use the mymaths search facility to seek and complete any task of their choice; or even spend some time playing the mymaths games for practice of arithmetic. Support: Academic Review Centre (ARC) runs daily for 30 minutes at lunch time with a member of the mathematics department on duty. Textbooks/Revision guides/study aids: The mathematics department currently use CGP textbooks. The complete list of our books is below. You may wish to purchase a copy for your child which would provide them with opportunity for practice and revision. Should you wish to purchase a copy for your child please ask their class teacher which is the appropriate book. KS4 TEXTBOOKS CGP Mathematics for GCSE FOUNDATION ISBN 9781847626868 CGP Mathematics for GCSE HIGHER ISBN 9781847626875 REVISION GUIDES AQA GCSE HIGHER Revision Guide ISBN 9781447941361 AQA GCSE HIGHER Revision Workbook ISBN 9781447941446 AQA GCSE FOUNDATION Revision Guide ISBN 9781447941323 AQA GCSE FOUNDATION Revision Workbook ISBN 9781447941408 Links to websites: www.mymaths.co.uk (Login: woodhey Password: triangle) Pupils also have their own individual logins to allow their results to be recorded. These can be found in their planner. www.nrich.maths.org www.mangahigh.com uk.ixl.com www.mathsisfun.com
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