Maths

Mathematics is critical in helping us all to understand and change the world. It plays a vital role in many aspects of our everyday life. The subject of Mathematics provides us with a broad range of skills for problem solving, logical reasoning and flexible thinking.

At Ernest Bevin Academy, we have redesigned our Key Stage 3 schemes of learning to reflect the new National Curriculum for Mathematics. Our KS3 students complete a 2-year programme of study for KS3 and then proceed to go onto a 3-year GCSE programme. Our schemes of learning are intended to develop the skills set out in the National Curriculum as well as to nurture a sense of curiosity and confidence about mathematics.

We offer two optional additional GCSE qualifications at KS4 – GCSE Statistics and the OCR FSMQ in additional maths.

Ernest Bevin Academy subscribes to Sparx to improve learning outcomes.

Curriculum Intent

● To set challenging targets with high expectations of all our students.

● To offer a variety of approaches to teaching and learning to engage and motivate students and demand their active participation in the Subject.

● To smooth the transition for students between Key Stages and ensure progression in teaching and learning throughout their time at EBA.

● To explore as many enrichment opportunities as possible outside the curriculum to enhance students’ enjoyment of mathematics.

● To ensure all our students leave the school numerate and with a qualification in Mathematics.

1. How do you ensure consistent delivery of the subject across all key stages?

Maths is taught using a mastery approach throughout the whole academy where students will have a maths lesson every day. The topics taught (which are detailed below) progress in a logical and layered order and build upon previous learning. Students are formally and informally assessed throughout their journey and any gaps in knowledge are identified and addressed by the classroom teacher.

2. How does the curriculum cater for disadvantages, SEND and other minority group students?

All children have access to the same curriculum and differentiated support is provided where necessary.

A scaffolded scheme of learning is followed by students to break the topics into smaller, more manageable chunks and gives time every week to work on basic number skills such as times tables.

There are smaller teaching groups, focus groups, intervention groups and additional teaching support in the classroom.

3. How does the curriculum embed prior knowledge and aid long-term retention of knowledge?

There is also informal recap within lessons such as Do now’s and Sparx insights. This approach to lesson structure ensures the Rosenshine principles are embedded in the teaching. There are regular assessments throughout the year which are cumulative and ensure prior knowledge is revisited and helps to ensure long-term retention of knowledge.

Sparx Maths

Ernest Bevin Academy subscribes to Sparx to improve learning outcomes.

Sparx – How to log in – YouTube

Sparx – Select your school – Student Login

www.sparxmaths.uk

Students’ will need their Microsoft office 365 username and password to be able to sign in on Sparx Maths via the Student login portal

Why are there lots of topics with the same name?
The Academy also uses Pearson Active Learn, a platform linked to the textbooks used in lessons. Students should check their login details with their maths teacher.

Aims

● To set challenging targets with high expectations of all our students.

● To offer a variety of approaches to teaching and learning to engage and motivate
students and demand their active participation in the Subject.

● To smooth the transition for students between Key Stages and ensure progression in
teaching and learning throughout their time at EBA.

● To explore as many enrichment opportunities as possible outside the curriculum to
enhance students’ enjoyment of mathematics.

● To ensure all our students leave the school numerate and with a qualification in
Mathematics.

Opportunities

In addition to these aims, we have built in opportunities for students to:

● Develop mathematical fluency – Through mathematics lessons and specifically
designed theoretical and practical activities, students are given the opportunity to
develop fluency in performing key mathematical skills, so they become second nature.

● Reason Mathematically – Students are given opportunities to think logically and
flexibly to develop sound mathematical arguments and reasoning.

● Solve complex problems – Students’ ability to solve mathematical problems is
nurtured during lessons through exposure to a variety of strategies and modelling of
good practice.

Expectations

At the end of their mathematical education in this school, we expect our students to:

● Perform basic numeracy skills fluently.

● Perform basic mathematical skills needed in his/her chosen career or for entry to
higher or further mathematical education.

● Understand the practical mathematics likely to be encountered in daily life.

● Reason clearly and logically, and to set out rational mathematical arguments.

● Identify or spot patterns encountered in diverse situations and to make effective
connections and inferences.

● Approach and solve problems systematically and choose appropriate techniques for
their solution.

● Experience satisfaction in and enjoyment of mathematical experiences and
achievements including discussions.

Topics Studied

Key Stage 3 - Year 7, 8 and 9

KEY STAGE 3

	1^st Half of the year (Sep – Jan)	2^nd Half of the year (Jan-July)
Year 7	• Place value and Number sense • Addition and Subtraction • Perimeter • Rounding & Estimation (in real life situations) • Multiplication and Division • Factors and Multiples • Area of rectangles and triangles and parallelograms	• Fractions as part of a whole • Fractions as a value • Fractions as an operation • Order of operations • Basic rules of algebra • Expand and factorise • Substitution • Angles • Polygons • Symmetry and reflection • Coordinates • Mean • Two-way tables & Venn diagrams
Year 7	Mid-Year Assessment – all topics in 1^st half of Year 7	End of Year Assessment – includes all topics from Year 7
Year 8	• Indices • Prime Factorisation • Rounding • Fractions • Percentages revision • Linear equations • Coordinates and basic graphs	• Units of measurement • Angles • Circumference • Proportional reasoning • Fractions, decimals and percentages • Ratio • Area of circle and trapezia • Presenting and interpreting data • Averages • 3‐D visualisation • Volume
Year 8	Mid-Year Assessment – includes topics from all of Year 7 and 1^st half of Year 8	End of Year Assessment – includes all topics from Year 7 and 8
Year 9 Set 1 & 2	• Indices Powers & Roots • Factors, Multiples & Primes • Multiply and divide decimals • Rounding and estimation • Bounds • Use a calculator • Ratio • FDP • Fractions • Percentages • Proportion	• Parallel lines • Circles • Volume • Surface Area • Sequences • Basic vectors • Plans and elevations • Notation • Expanding & Factorising • Expressions & Substitution • Linear equations • Linear Inequalities • Perimeter & Area & Measures • Pythagoras • Right-Angled Trigonometry • Properties of shapes • Angle facts • Parallel lines • Circles • Volume • Surface Area • Sequences • Basic vectors • Transformations • Plans and elevations
Year 9 Set 3 & 4	• Place value & Number Properties • 4 Rules ‐ Decimals • Rounding and estimation • Indices Powers & Roots • Factors, Multiples & Primes • Ratio (basic) • FDP • Fractions • Percentages • Proportion	• Notation • Simplifying & Index Laws • Expanding & Factorising • Expressions & Substitution • Linear Equations • Linear Inequalities • Perimeter & Area • Pythagoras • Properties of shapes • Angle facts
Year 9 Set 3 & 4	Mid-Year Assessment – includes topics from all of Year 7 and 8 and the 1^st half of Year 9	End of Year Assessment – includes all topics from Year 7, 8 and 9

Key Stage 4 - Foundation Tier Year 10 and 11

KEY STAGE 4 – Foundation (Typically set 4 and 5 in year 10 and 11)

	1^st Half of the year (Sep – Jan)	2^nd Half of the year (Jan-July)
Year 10	• Linear equations and inequalities • Angle facts – polygons and parallel lines • Volume and surface area • Rearrange formulae • Linear Graphs, including understanding gradient and intercept • Compound Measures • Quadratic graphs, turning points and roots • Linear Simultaneous Equations • Further graphs	• Sequences • Circles • Probability • Standard Form • Simple interest • Ratio (further) • Growth & Decay • Statistics • Plans & elevations • Constructions & Loci
Year 10	Mid-Year Assessment – includes all topics from Year 7, 8 9 and the 1^st half of Year 10	End of Year Assessment – includes all topics from Year 7, 8 9 and 10
Year 11	• Pythagoras • Right Angled Trigonometry • Bearings & Scale Drawings • Four operations including integers, fractions and decimals • Ratio and proportion • Percentages • Types of numbers • Expressions and equations	• Transformations • Congruence • Vectors • Similar shapes • Class specific revision topics for mock exams
		Feb/March Mock Exams
		• Class specific revision topics for exams
	November Mock Exams	JUNE GCSE EXAMS.

	1^st Half of the year (Sep – Jan)	2^nd Half of the year (Jan-July)
GCSE Resit Yr12	• Linear equations and inequalities • Angle facts – polygons and parallel lines • Volume and surface area • Rearrange formulae • Linear Graphs, including understanding gradient and intercept • Compound Measures • Quadratic graphs, turning points and roots • Linear Simultaneous Equations • Further graphs	• Probability • Capture & Recapture • Standard Form • Proportion (further) • Surds • Recurring decimals • Bounds • Growth & Decay • Simple interest • Ratio (further) • Right angled Trigonometry • Plans & elevations • Constructions & Loci • Similar shapes • Sequences • Circles • Statistics
GCSE Resit Yr12	November Mock Exams	JUNE GCSE EXAMS.
GCSE Resit Yr13	• Pythagoras • Right Angled Trigonometry • Bearings & Scale Drawings • Four operations including integers, fractions and decimals • Ratio and proportion • Percentages • Types of numbers • Expressions and equations	• Transformations • Congruence • Vectors • Similar shapes • Class specific revision topics for mock exams
		March Mock Exams
		• Class specific revision topics for exams
	November Mock Exams	JUNE GCSE EXAMS.

Key Stage 4 - Higher Tier Year 10 and 11

Key stage 4 – Higher (Typically set 1 & 2 in year 10 and 11)

	1^st Half of the year (Sep – Jan)	2^nd Half of the year (Jan-July)
Year 10	• Rearrange formulae • Linear Graphs, including understanding gradient and intercept • Compound Measures • Quadratic graphs, TP and roots • Linear Simultaneous Equations • Further graphs • Further expanding & factorising	• Probability • Capture & Recapture • Standard Form • Proportion (further) • Surds • Recurring decimals • Bounds • Growth & Decay • Simple interest • Ratio (further) • Right angled Trigonometry • Plans & elevations • Constructions & Loci • Similar shapes
Year 10	Mid-Year Assessment – includes all topics from Year 7, 8 9 and the 1^st half of Year 10	End of Year Assessment – includes all topics from Year 7, 8 9 and 10
Year 11	• Algebraic Proof • Solving quadratic and further simultaneous equations • Functions • Iteration • Quadratic Inequalities • Bearings • Circle Theorems • Further trigonometry and trigonometric graphs • Class specific revision topics for mock exams	• Statistics (Higher tier topics) • Transformations • Congruence • Vectors • Gradients (further) and area under a graph • Kinematics • Graphical transformations • Class specific revision topics for mock exams
		Feb/March Mock Exams
		• Class specific revision topics for exams
	November Mock Exams	JUNE GCSE EXAMS.

Key Stage 5 - Year 12 and 13

KS5 – Year 12 and 13

MATHS	September – November	December – March	March – June
Year 12 *Pure 1, Stats 1 & Mechs 1*	· Quadratics · Equations and Inequalities · Correlation · Differentiation · Algebraic Methods (1) · Integration · Straight line graphs · Trigonometric ratios · Tangents and normal · Probability · Trigonometric identities and equations · Circles · Binomial expansion	· Exponentials and logarithms · Vectors (1) · (Homeworks also cover Data collection) · Measures of location & spread and · Representation of data) · Statistical distributions · Sequences and series · Vectors (2) · Hypothesis testing · Binomial Expansion · Proofs · Variable acceleration · Modelling · Constant Acceleration · Forces & motion	· Algebraic methods · Trigonometric Functions
Year 12 *Pure 1, Stats 1 & Mechs 1*	November Mock Exam	Feb/March Mock Exam	End of Year Exam
Year 13 *Pure 2, Stats 2 & Mechs 2*	· Differentiation (1) · Radians · Integration · Trigonometry and modelling · Trigonometric Functions · Parametric Equations · Regression, correlation, and hypothesis testing · Differentiation (2) · Conditional probability	· Vectors · Normal distribution · Momentum · Projectiles · Forces and Friction · Sequences and series · Functions and graphs · Application of forces · Binomial expansion · Numeric methods · Further kinematics	· Revision, practice and examination

Maths Resources Online and Curriculum Maps

Curriculum Maps & Maths S-plans

Please click on the links to find out the details of the curriculum for each year group.
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10 & 11 Foundation
Year 10 & 11 Higher
Roadmaps KS3 & 4

Maths Resources Online

The links below will take you to some additional resources which may help students with their studies. Please note some take you to external websites.

Sparx – students need their Ernest Bevin Academy Microsoft log in.
OnMaths – free website with GCSE papers, practice questions etc.
Exam Solutions – Maths made easy with video tutorials, papers and exam solutions.
Maths Genie – free GCSE & A Level revision guide and resource bank.
MathedUp! – resources for KS3/4/5, GCSE & A Level.
Mathpapa – algebra calculator.
Just Maths – tips and resources for GCSE Maths Foundation and Higher Tier papers.
Brainscape – download or make your own flashcards to help revision.
Cram – online flashcards or make your own.
iRevise – free and premium (paid) resource with revision tips, papers etc in all subjects.
Tutorful – find a tutor website.
A Level Maths | Up Learn – paid A-Level resources.
The GCSE Maths Tutor– interactive video tutorials.
Corbett’s maths – videos and worksheets

Pearson Active Learn

The Academy also uses Pearson Active Learn, a platform linked to the textbooks used in lessons. Students should check their login details with their maths teacher.