Maths

Head of Department (HoD): Mrs K Kallend

2nd in Charge (2ic): Mr D Ramchurit

Maths teachers: Ms L Sheridan, Mrs L Turner, Mrs T Duckworth, Mrs L Calin & Mrs J Fish-Halvorsen

Mathematics is a global language which has been developed over hundreds of years. It has been used to solve complex problems, provide logical reasoning and structure. Mathematics is essential to everyday life and is vital to other subjects including science, technology, computing, business and finance and engineering to name a few.

Literacy Intent Statement

We want our students to be confident in using disciplinary vocabulary in maths when explaining their reasoning and justifying their answers. In our lessons we use key words and phrases, so students can gain a better understanding of the maths curriculum. During problem-solving we teach model reading strategies to support students to read like mathematicians. We encourage the students to talk about their maths using the key vocabulary and during metacognitive reflection before they write.

At St Columba’s we want to raise confident mathematicians who are fluent, can reason mathematically and enjoy solving problems.

Key Stage 3

Year 7

Year 7
Autumn Term 1 – Topics	Algebraic Thinking Sequences Understand and use algebraic notation Equality and equivalence
Autumn Term 1 – Assessments	Baseline assessment. Algebraic notation. Solving equations.
Autumn Term 2 – Topics	Place Value and Proportion Place value and ordering integers and decimals Fraction, decimal and percentage equivalence
Autumn Term 2 – Assessments	Autumn term assessment. Place value. Fractions, decimals and percentages.
Spring Term 1 – Topics	Applications of Number Solving problems with addition & subtraction Solving problems with multiplication and division Fractions and percentages of amounts
Spring Term 1 – Assessments	Addition and subtraction problems. Multiplication and division problems. Fractions and percentages of amounts.
Spring Term 2 – Topics	Directed Number Operations and equations with directed number Fractional Thinking Addition and subtraction of fractions
Spring Term 2 – Assessments	Spring term assessment. Directed number. Addition and subtraction of fractions.
Summer Term 1 – Topics	Lines and Angles Constructing, measuring and using geometric notation Developing geometric reasoning
Summer Term 1 – Assessments	Constructing, measuring and using geometric notation. Developing geometric reasoning.
Summer Term 2 – Topics	Reasoning with Number Developing number sense Sets and probability Prime numbers and proof
Summer Term 2 – Assessments	End of Year assessment. Developing number sense. Sets and probability. Prime numbers and proof.

Year 8

Year 8
Autumn Term 1 – Topics	Proportional Reasoning Ratio and scale Multiplicative change Multiplying and dividing fractions
Autumn Term 1 – Assessments	Ratio and scale Multiplicative change Multiplying and dividing fractions
Autumn Term 2 – Topics	Representations Working in the Cartesian plane Representing data Tables & Probability
Autumn Term 2 – Assessments	Autumn term assessment. Working in the Cartesian plane Representing data Tables & Probability
Spring Term 1 – Topics	Algebraic techniques Brackets, equations and inequalities Sequences Indices
Spring Term 1 – Assessments	Brackets, equations and inequalities Sequences Indices
Spring Term 2 – Topics	Developing Number Fractions and percentages Standard index form Number sense
Spring Term 2 – Assessments	Spring term assessment. Fractions and percentages Standard index form Number sense
Summer Term 1 – Topics	Developing Geometry Angles in parallel lines and polygons Area of trapezia and circles Line symmetry and reflection
Summer Term 1 – Assessments	Angles in parallel lines and polygons Area of trapezia and circles Line symmetry and reflection
Summer Term 2 – Topics	Reasoning with Data The data handling cycle Measures of location
Summer Term 2 – Assessments	End of Year assessment. The data handling cycle Measures of location

Year 9

Year 9 – GCSE Foundation
Autumn Term 1	Number
Autumn Term 2	Algebra
End of Autumn Term Test
Spring Term 1	Graphs, tables and charts Fractions and percentages
Spring Term 2	Equations, inequalities and sequences
End of Spring Term Test
Summer Term 1	Angles Averages and range
Summer Term 2	Perimeter, area and volume 1 Revision
End of Year Exam

Year 9 - GCSE Higher

Year 9 – GCSE Higher
Autumn Term 1	Number
Autumn Term 2	Algebra
End of Autumn Term Test
Spring Term 1	Interpreting and representing data Fractions, ratio and percentages
Spring Term 2	Angles and trigonometry
End of Spring Term Test
Summer Term 1	Graphs
Summer Term 2	Transformations and constructions
End of Year Exam

Key Stage 4

Year 10

Year 10 – GCSE Foundation
Autumn Term 1	Graphs Transformations
Autumn Term 2	Ratio and proportion
End of Autumn Term Test
Spring Term 1	Right-angled triangles
Spring Term 2	Probability Multiplicative reasoning
End of Spring Term Test
Summer	Constructions. loci and bearings Quadratic equations and graphs Perimeter, area and volume 2
Mock exams – 3 papers

Year 10 - GCSE Higher

Year 10 – GCSE Higher
Autumn Term 1	Equations and inequalities Probability
Autumn Term 2	Multiplicative reasoning
End of Autumn Term Test
Spring Term 1	Similarity and congruence More trigonometry
Spring Term 2	Further statistics
End of Spring Term Test
Summer	Equations and graphs Circle theorems More algebra
Mock exams – 3 papers

Year 11

Year 11 – GCSE Foundation
Autumn Term 1	Fractions, indices and standard form
Autumn Term 2	Congruence, similarity and vectors More algenra
Spring Term & Summer Term	Revision
External exams – 3 papers

Year 11 - GCSE Higher

Year 11 – GCSE Higher
Autumn Term 1	Vectors and geometric proof
Autumn Term 2	Proportion and graphs
Spring Term & Summer Term	Revision
External exams – 3 papers

NB: the above lists are not exhaustive. We aim to include investigational and enrichment tasks throughout the school year. We are also committed to supporting the school’s designation as a Financial Education Centre of Excellence and will include financial awareness topics where appropriate.