Mathematics KS3
Year 7
We use Key Maths as the core text book in year 7 and there are 3 tiers.
The 83 text book is used for the top sets.
The 82 text book is used for middle sets.
The 81 text book is used for the lower sets.
Key Maths 83
This course is suitable for pupils of above average ability in year 7. They should have gained at least a level 5 at Key Stage 2. The text book for this course will be Key Maths 83. The following list gives an outline of which topics should be covered in each half term.
Pupils will start the year by covering the Food and Fitness unit of work.
| Autumn –First Half Term | Food Unit of WorkChapter 1 Graphs
Chapter 2 Estimating your Mental Power Chapter 3 Statistics Chapter 4 Algebra Assessment 1 CAME Lesson 1 – Roofs |
| Autumn –Second Half Term | Chapter 5 TransformationsChapter 6 Don’t be Negative
Start Chapter 7 Angles Assessment 2 – Square Diagonals CAME Lesson 2 – Gardens |
| Spring –First Half Term | Complete Chapter 7 AnglesChapter 8 Probability
Chapter 9 Percentages and Fractions CAME Lesson 3 – Decontamination |
| Spring –Second Half Term | Chapter 10 Straight LinesChapter 11 Ratio
Assessment 3 CAME Lesson 4 – Ladders and Slides |
| Summer –First Half Term | Chapter 12 AreaChapter 13 Statistics
Chapter 14 Volume Assessment 4 CAME Lesson 5 – Golf |
| Summer –Second Half Term | Chapter 15 More or Less?Chapter 16 The Crossing Point
Skills Project CAME Lesson 6 – Framed Tiles |
Key Maths 82
This course is suitable for pupils of average ability in year 7. They should have gained at least a level 4 at Key Stage 2. The text book for this course will be Key Maths 82. The following list gives an outline of which topics should be covered in each half term.
Pupils will start the year by covering the Food and Fitness unit of work
| Autumn –First Half Term | Chapter 1 GraphsChapter 2 Estimating your Mental Power
Chapter 3 Statistics Chapter 4 Algebra Assessment 1 CAME Lesson 1 – Roofs |
| Autumn –Second Half Term | Chapter 5 TransformationsChapter 6 Don’t be Negative
Start Chapter 7 Angles Assessment 2 – Square Diagonals CAME Lesson 2 – Gardens |
| Spring –First Half Term | Complete Chapter 7 AnglesChapter 8 Probability
Chapter 9 Percentages and Fractions CAME Lesson 3 – Decontamination |
| Spring –Second Half Term | Chapter 10 Get it StraightChapter 11 Ratio
Assessment 3 CAME Lesson 4 – Ladders and Slides |
| Summer –First Half Term | Chapter 12 AreaChapter 13 Statistics
Chapter 14 Volume Assessment 4 CAME Lesson 5 – Golf |
| Summer –Second Half Term | Chapter 15 More or Less?Chapter 16 The Crossing Point
Skills Project CAME Lesson 6 – Framed Tiles |
Key Maths 81
This course is suitable for pupils of average ability in year 7. They should have gained at least a level 3 at Key Stage 2. The text book for this course will be Key Maths 81. The following list gives an outline of which topics should be covered in each half term.
Pupils will start the year by covering the Food and Fitness unit of work.
| Autumn –First Half Term | Food Unit of WorkChapter 1 Graphs
Chapter 2 Estimating your Mental Power Chapter 3 Statistics Chapter 4 Algebra Assessment 1 CAME Lesson 1 – Roofs |
| Autumn –Second Half Term | Chapter 5 TransformationsChapter 6 Don’t be Negative
Start Chapter 7 Angles Assessment 2 – Square Diagonals CAME Lesson 2 – Gardens |
| Spring –First Half Term | Complete Chapter 7 AnglesChapter 8 Probability
Chapter 9 Percentages and Fractions CAME Lesson 3 – Decontamination |
| Spring –Second Half Term | Chapter 10 Get it StraightChapter 11 Ratio
Assessment 3 CAME Lesson 4 – Ladders and Slides |
| Summer –First Half Term | Chapter 12 AreaChapter 13 Statistics
Chapter 14 Volume Assessment 4 CAME Lesson 5 – Golf |
| Summer –Second Half Term | Chapter 15 More or Less?Chapter 16 The Crossing Point
Skills Project CAME Lesson 6 – Framed Tiles |
Year 8
We use Key Maths as the core text book in year 8 and there are 3 tiers.
The 93 text book is used for the top sets.
The 92 text book is used for middle sets.
The 91 text book is used for the lower sets.
Key Maths 93
This course is suitable for pupils of above average ability in year 8. They should have gained at least a level 5 in year 7. The text book for this course will be Key Maths 93. The following list gives an outline of which topics should be covered in each half term.
| Autumn –
First Half Term |
Chapter 1 Pythagoras
Chapter 2 Formulas Chapter 3 Circles Chapter 4 Statistics Assessment 1 CAME Lesson 1 – Furniture Design |
| Autumn –
Second Half Term |
Chapter 5 Accuracy
Chapter 6 Volume Start Chapter 7 Number Revision Assessment 2 – Minimum Sum CAME Lesson 2 – Text ‘n’ Talk |
| Spring –
First Half Term |
Complete Chapter 7 Number Revision
Chapter 8 Algebra Chapter 9 Statistics CAME Lesson 3 – Setters and Solvers |
| Spring –
Second Half Term |
Chapter 10 Trigonometry
Chapter 11 Probability Skills Project. Assessment 3 CAME Lesson 4 – Tents |
| Summer –
First Half Term |
Chapter 12 Loci
Chapter 13 Algebra Chapter 14 Graphs Assessment 4 CAME Lesson 5 – Heads and Tails |
| Summer –
Second Half Term |
Chapter 15 Transformations
Chapter 16 Get in Shape CAME Lesson 6 – Which Offer Shall I Take? |
Key Maths 92
This course is suitable for pupils of average ability in year 8. They should have gained at least a level 5 in year 7. The text book for this course will be Key Maths 92. The following list gives an outline of which topics should be covered in each half term.
| Autumn –
First Half Term |
Chapter 1 Pythagoras
Chapter 2 Formulas Chapter 3 Circles Chapter 4 Statistics Assessment 1 CAME Lesson 1 – Furniture Design |
| Autumn –
Second Half Term |
Chapter 5 Accuracy
Chapter 6 Volume Start Chapter 7 Number Revision Assessment 2 – Minimum Sum CAME Lesson 2 – Text ‘n’ Talk |
| Spring –
First Half Term |
Complete Chapter 7 Number Revision
Chapter 8 Algebra Chapter 9 Statistics CAME Lesson 3 – Setters and Solvers |
| Spring –
Second Half Term |
Chapter 10 Probability
Chapter 11 Algebra: getting closer Skills Project. Assessment 3 CAME Lesson 4 – Tents |
| Summer –
First Half Term |
Chapter 12 Decimals
Chapter 13 Try Angles Chapter 14 Algebra: two at a time Assessment 4 CAME Lesson 5 – Heads and Tails |
| Summer –
Second Half Term |
Chapter 15 Loci
Chapter 16 Get in Shape CAME Lesson 6 – Which Offer Shall I Take? |
Key Maths 91
This course is suitable for pupils of average ability in year 8. They should have gained at least a level 4 in year 7. The text book for this course will be Key Maths 91.The following list gives an outline of which topics should be covered in each half term.
| Autumn –
First Half Term |
Chapter 1 Area
Chapter 2 Number Chapter 3 Symmetry Chapter 4 Statistics Assessment 1 CAME Lesson 1 – Furniture Design |
| Autumn –
Second Half Term |
Chapter 5 Estimation and Measurement
Chapter 6 Volume Start Chapter 7 Decimals Assessment 2 – Minimum Sum CAME Lesson 2 – Text ’n’ Talk |
| Spring –
First Half Term |
Complete Chapter 7 Decimals
Chapter 8 Algebra Chapter 9 Time CAME Lesson 3 – Setters and Solvers |
| Spring –
Second Half Term |
Chapter 10 Negative Numbers
Chapter 11 Statistics: Above Average Skills Project. Assessment 3 CAME Lesson 4 – Tents |
| Summer –
First Half Term |
Chapter 12 Try Angles
Chapter 13 Formulas Chapter 14 Fractions Assessment 4 CAME Lesson 5 – Heads and Tails |
| Summer –
Second Half Term |
Chapter 15 Probability
Chapter 16 Percentages Chapter 17 Improve your co-ordinates Chapter 18 More Fun CAME Lesson 6 – Which Offer Shall I Take? |
Year 9
We will be introducing a modular GCSE course from September 2010. The examination board we use is Edexcel. (www.edexcel.org.uk)
The core text book we will be using is Edexcel’s own text published by Pearson. As this is a modular course, high attendance is of paramount importance to ensure the progression of all pupils as accreditation is gained throughout.
Assessment Schedule
| Assessment Date | Type of Assessment |
| October | Written Paper (%) |
| December | Investigation (Level) |
| March | Written Paper (%) |
| May | Summer Exam (%) |
Homework Policy
The aim of the homework policy is to promote learning at home as an essential part of good education. Homework not only reinforces classroom learning, it also helps children and young people to develop skills and attitudes they need for successful lifelong learning. It supports the development of independent learning skills, including the habits of enquiry and investigation.
When students are given homework, they should expect to have it returned marked within a reasonable time, and have a written comment on the standard of work and how to improve it.
Parental Support
The aims of the department are:
1) Encourage pupils to develop a love for mathematics.
2) Develop pupils’ mathematical concepts, skills and knowledge.
3) Improve numeracy skills.
4) Provide opportunities for mathematical thinking and discussion.
It is important to have parental support to be able to achieve these aims.
Practical things that parents can do to help are look at their child’s exercise books. You will be able to read comments, check homework has been done and encourage revision for assessments. Practice mental arithmetic at home this would help to improve skills. Ensure that your child attends maths lessons with equipment that is needed.
