Mathematics - Key Stage 3

Starting with the four operations – addition, subtraction, multiplication and division – the path toward abstract problem-solving begins here.  At the same time as students increase their fluency with the language of the subject, they gradually develop confidence in using mathematics to tackle a variety of challenges from across the discipline.

Whilst the programme varies according to the ability of the student, the syllabus below is representative of the mathematics covered in the first two years at the College.

 

 

Year 7

Functions and Sequences
Directed numbers
Estimates
Length, perimeter and area
3-D shapes
Surface area of cubes and cuboids
Fractions and decimals
Averages
Statistical diagrams
Probability
Algebraic terms and expressions
Angles
Coordinates

Grouped frequencies
Data collection
Rounding
Order of operations
Long multiplication and division
Squares and square roots
Straight line graphs
Measuring and drawing angles
Constructions
Percentages
Ratio and proportion
Problems in algebra

Symmetry
Transformations
Presenting data
Probability
Decimal arithmetic
Further fractions and percentages
Equations
Formulae
Polygons
Tessellation
Constructing 3-D shapes

 

Year 8

Negative numbers
Factors, multiples and prime numbers
Powers and roots
Sequences 
Angles
Geometric proof
Constructions
Probability (including experimental probability)
Fractions and decimals
Arithmetic with fractions
Percentage increase and decrease
Expanding brackets and simplifying
Area of 2D shapes

Volume of a cuboid
Imperial units 
Linear functions and graphs
Estimation
Congruence
Transformations (including scale factor)
Equations
Substitution
Stem and leaf diagrams
Pie charts
Scatter graphs
Order of operations
Equations

 

Real-life graphs
Changing the subject of a formula
Logic and proof
Proportion and ratio
Plans and elevations
Scale drawings
Finding the mid-point of a line segment
Construct of triangles
Circumference and area of a circle
Bearings
Comparing data
Experimental and theoretical probability