Curriculum

Course content

Skills will be based on:

• number
• algebra
• ratio
• proportion and rates of change
• geometry and measure
• probability and statistics

Topics

Year 10 F

Autumn Term: 

• Weeks 1-2: Algebra / Algebraic manipulation
• Weeks 3-4: Algebra / Equations, inequalities and formulae
• Weeks 5-6: Algebra / Quadratic expressions and equations
• Weeks 7-8: Number / Percentages
• Weeks 9-10: Ratio, proportion and rates of change / Ratio and scale
• Weeks 11-12: Number / Work with fractions

Spring Term: 

• Weeks 1-2: Number / Non-calculator methods
• Weeks 3-4: Algebra / Straight line graphs
• Weeks 5-6: Probability / Probability
• Week 7: Number / Rounding and estimation
• Weeks 8-9: Geometry and measures / Perimeter, area and volume
• Weeks 10-11: Statistics / Interpret and represent data
• Weeks 12: Algebra / Non-linear graphs

Summer Term: 

• Weeks 1-2: Geometry and measures  / Angles
• Weeks 3-4: Statistics / Graphs and diagrams
• Weeks 5-6: Geometry and measures / Vectors
• Weeks 7-8: Number / Factors and powers
• Weeks 9-10: Geometry and measures / Pythagoras' Theorem and trigonometry
• Weeks 11-12: Algebra / Simultaneous equations

Year 10 H

 

Autumn Term: 

• Week 1: Algebra / Algebraic manipulation
• Weeks 2-3: Algebra / Equations, inequalities and formulae
• Weeks 4-6:  Algebra / Quadratic expressions and equations
• Weeks 7-8: Number / Percentages
• Weeks 9-10: Ratio, proportion and rates of change / Ratio and scale
• Weeks 11-12: Number / Work with fractions

Spring Term: 

• Week 1: Number / Non-calculator methods
• Weeks 2-3: Algebra / Straight line graphs
• Weeks 4-5: Probability / Probability
• Week 6: Number / Rounding and estimation
• Weeks 7-8: Geometry and measures / Perimeter, area and volume
• Weeks 9-10: Statistics / Interpret and represent data
• Weeks 11-12: Algebra / Non-linear graphs

Summer Term: 

• Weeks 1-2: Geometry and measures  / Angles
• Weeks 3-4: Statistics / Graphs and diagrams
• Weeks 5-6: Geometry and measures / Vectors
• Weeks 7-8: Number / Factors, powers and surds
• Weeks 9-10: Geometry and measures / Pythagoras' Theorem and trigonometry
• Weeks 11-12: Algebra / Simultaneous equations

Year 11 F

Autumn Term: 

• Week 1-2: Ratio, proportion and rates of change / Ratio and proportion
• Weeks 3-4: Geometry and measures  / Area and volume
• Weeks 5-6:  Geometry and measures / Similarity and congruence
• Weeks 7-8: Algebra / Sequences and proof
• Week 9: Number / Standard form
• Weeks 10-11: Geometry and measures  / Work with circles
• Week 12: Probability / Set notation and Venn diagrams

Spring Term: 

• Week 1: Algebra / Functions and graphs
• Weeks 2-3: Algebra / Equations and formulae
• Weeks 4-6:  Ratio, proportion and rates of change / Rates
• Weeks 7-8: Geometry and measures / Angles, bearings and trigonometry
• Weeks 9-10: Geometry and measures  / Constructions and loci
• Week 11-12: Geometry and measures  / Transformations

Summer Term: 

• Weeks 1-6: Revision and consolidation
• Weeks 7-12: Examinations

Year 11 H

 

Autumn Term: 

• Week 1-2: Ratio, proportion and rates of change / Ratio and proportion
• Week 3: Geometry and measures  / Area and volume
• Weeks 4-5:  Geometry and measures / Similarity and congruence
• Weeks 6-7: Algebra / Sequences and proof
• Week 8: Number / Standard form
• Weeks 9-10: Geometry and measures  / Circle theorems
• Week 11: Probability / Set notation and Venn diagrams
• Week 12: Geometry and measures  / Vectors

Spring Term: 

• Weeks 1-2: Algebra / Functions and graphs
• Weeks 3-5: Algebra / Equations and formulae
• Weeks 6:  Ratio, proportion and rates of change / Rates
• Weeks 7-8: Geometry and measures / Angles, bearings and trigonometry
• Weeks 9-10: Geometry and measures  / Constructions and loci
• Week 11-12: Geometry and measures  / Transformations

Summer Term: 

• Weeks 1-6: Revision and consolidation
• Weeks 7-12: Examinations

Further mathematics (level 2 certificate)

In Year 11, those taking the higher tier exams are offered the chance to complete an additional qualification - the AQA Level 2 Further Maths Certificate. This serves as a stepping stone to A-level and further boosts their GCSE progress as approximately two thirds of the further maths content is an extension of GCSE skills. We are proud of this offer and pupils feel well prepared for A-level study with this additional course.

Skills and requirements

Skills required

To succeed in Mathematics GCSE, students need to develop the following skills:

• Problem-solving: ability to break down complex problems into manageable steps and find effective solutions.
• Logical reasoning: applying clear, structured thinking to tackle various mathematical challenges.
• Numeracy skills: understanding mathematical concepts and working confidently with numbers in different contexts.
• Creativity: thinking outside the box to explore multiple approaches to problems.
• Attention to detail: accuracy in calculations and following steps carefully to avoid errors.

Beyond the classroom

Future pathways

Mathematics will open lots of doors for you as you leave school – you can go on to study mathematics at A-level or use it throughout college whilst completing an apprenticeship.

All careers use mathematics skills to some degree and there are many careers where mathematics is essential, such as electricians, builders, bank managers, web designers, computer/game programming, sports engineering and many more.

Using Sparx Maths

Students have access to Sparx Maths, which they use to complete homework and revise the whole maths curriculum. Download the Making the most of Sparx Maths presentation for guidance on using the system. Sparx Maths can be accessed via the remote login page.