Maths

Head of Department: Mr J Allen

Members of Department:

Mr R Hedley

Mr A Douglas

Mrs K Rogers

Mrs E Johnston

Mr S Archibald

Mrs K Parks

Mrs A Panaite

Miss M Herron

Mr M Gleghorne

Mr N Carson

Mr M Lyttle

Mrs C Mayberry

Teaching and Learning:

KS3

Year 8

1. Use of knowledge of place value to multiply and divide numbers by powers of 10
2. Collect, Organise, Record and Represent data
3. Convert from one metric unit to another
4. Estimate, Measure, Draw and Label Angles up to 360°
5. Round Numbers to a Given Degree of Accuracy
6. Pie Charts
7. Multiply and Divide Numbers with up to Two Decimal Places by a Whole Number
8. Calculate Areas of Squares, Rectangles, Parallelograms, Triangles and Calculate Volumes of Cubes and Cuboids
9. Properties of Angles
10. Understand, Calculate and use Averages and Range
11. Understand and use Negative Numbers in Practical Contexts
12. Understand and use Square, Cube and Prime Numbers
13. Place Events in Order of Likelihood
14. Use equivalences between fractions, decimals and percentages to solve problems
15. Understand and use Scale in Maps and Drawings
16. Calculate Fractions and of Quantities, Including Money
17. Use the Four Operations to Solve Problems Related to Measures
18. Add and Subtract Fractions, including mixed numbers
19. Read and Interpret Timetables
20. Order of Operations (BIDMAS)
21. Devise and Use Rules for Generating Sequences in Words and/or Symbolic Form
22. Reflect 2D Shapes in a Line
23. Describe the Properties of Regular and Irregular 2D Shapes in terms of Sides, Angles, Symmetry and Tessellations
24. Describe the Properties of 3D Shapes in terms of Faces, Edges and Vertices
25. Draw Nets of 3D Shapes
26. Relative Frequency
27. Design and Use a Data Collection Sheet
28. Enrichment Material for Mathematics Olympiads and Team Challenges

Year 9

1. Negative Numbers
2. Metric and Imperial Units
3. Decimals
4. Collect and record discrete and continuous data using a variety of methods
5. Calculate perimeters and areas of composite shapes involving squares, rectangles and triangles
6. Construct and interpret a variety of diagrams and graphs for discrete and continuous data
7. Calculations involving the Circumference and Area of Circles
8. Understand, Use and Calculate Ratio and Proportion
9. Use equivalences between fractions, decimals and percentages to solve problems
10. Understand and use the probability scale from 0 to 1 to express likelihood and comparability
11. Calculate percentage increase and decrease in relevant contexts
12. Work out Dimensions using Scale
13. Understand and Use Compound Measures
14. Use Conventional Notation in Algebra 1
15. Recognise 2-D representations of 3-D shapes
16. Use Conventional Notation in Algebra 2
17. Use Coordinates in 4 Quadrants
18. Standard Form
19. Constructing Triangles
20. Flow Charts
21. Plotting Linear Equations
22. Trial and Improvement
23. Finding the Equation of a Straight Line
24. Extended Multiplication and Division
25. Bearings and 6-figure Grid References
26. Enrichment Material for Mathematics Olympiads and Team Challenges

Year 10

1. Round to an appropriate number of decimal places and significant figures
2. Cumulative Frequency Curves and Scatter Graphs
3. Using your calculator to perform complex calculations
4. Compare two sets of data using box plots
5. Use Appropriate Formulae
6. Use and Interpret Graphs from Real Situations
7. Perform length and area calculations on a composite shape and solve complex problems involving perimeter, surface area and volume
8. Understand that measurements have an error margin of half of the given unit
9. Understand the properties of angles in shapes
10. Estimate the mean of a set of grouped data and identify in which the group the median lies and identify the modal group
11. Use the Four Operations with Fractions
12. Transformations
13. Calculate the Original Quantity given the result of a Percentage Change; Calculate repeated Proportional Change
14. Indices
15. Right Angled Triangles – Pythagoras Theorem and Trigonometry
16. Constructions and Loci
17. Probability
18. Algebra (Expanding and Factorising 2 Brackets)
19. Forming and Solving Algebraic Expressions
20. Similar Triangles
21. Plotting Quadratic and Cubic Graphs
22. Venn Diagrams
23. Histograms
24. The Language of Number
25. Enrichment Material for Mathematics Olympiads and Team Challenges

KS4

GCSE Mathematics

The key features of the GCSE Mathematics course are:

• It offers opportunities to build on the skills and capabilities developed through the delivery of the Northern Ireland Curriculum at Key Stage 3.
• It provides a strong foundation for progression to GCSE Further Mathematics and/or AS level Mathematics and for other disciplines where understanding and application of mathematics is essential.
• It gives students the appropriate mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding to help them progress to further academic and vocational study and to employment.
• This specification has two tiers: Foundation and Higher.
• Each tier offers a choice of units that are suited to a wide range of abilities and enable students to demonstrate achievement.
• At Foundation Tier, students can achieve a Level 1 or Level 2 in Functional Mathematics as well as a grade in GCSE Mathematics.
• The assessment model enables students to monitor their progress and offers opportunities to improve their results.
• Each assessment unit gives students enough time to consider various problem-solving strategies and to decide on the best approach.

For further information on the GCSE Mathematics Course, please visit

www.ccea.org.uk/mathematics

GCSE Further Mathematics

The key features of the GCSE Further Mathematics Course are:

• It offers opportunities to build on the skills and capabilities developed through the delivery of the Northern Ireland Curriculum at Key Stage 3.
• It caters for students who require knowledge of mathematics beyond GCSE Higher Tier Mathematics and who are capable of working beyond the limits of the GCSE Mathematics specification.
• It is designed to broaden the experience of students whose mathematical ability is above average and who would like to:
• study mathematical courses at AS/A level;
• study other courses at AS/A level that require mathematics beyond GCSE Higher Tier;
• or extend their knowledge of mathematics.
• It gives students the appropriate mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding to help them progress to further academic and vocational study and to employment.

For further information on the GCSE Further Mathematics Course, please visit

www.ccea.org.uk/mathematics

KS5

A Level Mathematics

The key features of the A Level Mathematics course are:

• It includes four externally assessed assessment units.
• It allows students to develop their subject knowledge, understanding and skills.
• Assessment at A2 includes more demanding question types and synoptic assessment that encourages students to develop their understanding of the subject as a whole.
• It gives students a sound basis for progression to higher education and to employment.
• A range of support is available, including specimen assessment materials.

For further information on the A Level Mathematics Course, please visit

www.ccea.org.uk/mathematics

A Level Further Mathematics

The key features of the A Level Further Mathematics Course are:

• It includes four externally assessed assessment units.
• Assessment at A2 includes more demanding question types and synoptic assessment that encourages students to develop their understanding of the subject as a whole.
• It gives students a sound basis for progression to higher education and to employment.
• A range of support is available, including specimen assessment materials.

For further information on the A Level Further Mathematics Course, please visit

www.ccea.org.uk/mathematics

GCSE/A2 Examination highlights

GCSE Mathematics Results

GCSE Further Mathematics Results

A Level Mathematics Results

A Level Further Mathematics Results

Additional information:

• Congratulations to our Senior pupils who have taken part in the Senior Maths Olympiad. Some excellent scores which bodes well should there be any team competitions in the future.