Year 7

Aims of Course
To achieve the maximum mathematical skill for each child. To use the programmes of study and attainment targets established by the National Curriculum as the basis for teaching.

Homework/Independent Study
In line with general school policy we set homework/independent study to fit in with the topics being taught in lessons. This may involve answering questions from a text book or worksheet through to carrying out and solving a simple investigation or doing some research using ICT. Where school based resources or simple surveys are required students may do the work at school during the lunch hour instead of at home. Homework/independent study will be self marked, peer marked and progress monitored by the teacher.

Assessment
Students will be tested with end of topic tests where relevant. Mental arithmetic skills will be tested on a regular basis. Assessment of using and applying maths is ongoing through both class and homework/independent study. National Curriculum levels of attainment are given for this aspect of Maths.

An examination, similar in format to those of the National Curriculum tests, is given towards the end of the year.

Equipment Required
Pen, pencil, ruler, eraser, protractor, pair of compasses, basic calculator. (For Set 1 a Scientific Calculator is required).

Text Books Used
Impact Maths 1R, 1G Maths Now Books 1 and 2 Springboard 7

How Parents/Carers can help

• In lots of ways. Help them to learn their multiplication tables. Help them practice other mental arithmetic skills.
• Ask to see homework/independent study at regular intervals. If it is frequently not available, please do not hesitate to contact his/her maths teacher.

Contact: Subject Leader – Mrs B A Reeder

Course Content
Students are taught in line with the National Numeracy Strategy following the Year 7 Framework. The lessons are generally in three parts: with mental exercises for the first part, followed by a teacher led main section, and concluding with a review of the concepts met during that lesson.

The content is based on numerical, logical and spatial aspects of Mathematics. We aim to develop enjoyment and confidence, as well as mathematical knowledge.

Attainment Targets are: Using and applying mathematics, Number and Algebra, Shape and Space and Handling Data.

Concepts covered include: Number; fractions; decimals; percentages; measurements; statistics; ratio; drawing; geometric properties; angles; area; volume; solids; co-ordinates; simple vectors; algebra; problems and puzzles; using information technology and simple data bases.

As a rough guide to ability, the table below shows the expected National Curriculum achievement levels by the end of Year 7 in comparison to their National Curriculum level at entry.

Year 8

Course Content
Students are taught with the National Curriculum. The lessons will generally be in three parts with an oral session followed by a teacher led main section, and concluding with a plenary session. The content is based on numerical, logical and spatial aspects of Mathematics. We aim to develop enjoyment and confidence, as well as mathematical knowledge.

Attainment Targets are: Using and applying mathematics, Number and Algebra, Shape and Space and Handling Data.

Concepts covered include: Number; fractions; decimals; percentages; measurements; statistics; ratio; drawing; geometric properties; angles; area; volume; solids; co-ordinates; simple vectors; algebra; problems and puzzles; using information technology and simple data bases.

Text Books Used
Impact Maths 2R, 2B. 2G Maths Now Book 2 and 3

Year 9

Course Content
Students are taught in line with the National Curriculum from Year 7. The content is based on a programme of study with 4 attainment targets;

1. Using and Applying Maths

2. Number and Algebra

3. Shape and Space

4. Handling Data

Students are encouraged to make use of the knowledge, skills and understanding of skills acquired in practical tasks, in real life problems and to investigate within Mathematics itself. Emphasis is placed on understanding and using numbers, including estimation and approximation, interpreting results and checking for reasonableness. Students should recognise and use symbolic and graphical representation to express relationships in algebra. The course will include properties relating to 2-D and 3-D shapes, measurement, location and transformation in geometry. Students are encouraged to collect, process and interpret data and understand, estimate and use probabilities.