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

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.

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

KS3 - YEAR 7

1st half of the year (Sep - Jan)	2nd half of the year (Jan - July)
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
Mid-Year Assessment - all topics in 1st half of Year 7	End of Year Assessment - includes all topics in Year 7

KS3 - Year 8

1st half of the year (Sep - Jan)	2nd half of the year (Jan - July)
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
Mid-Year Assessment – includes topics from all of Year 7 and 1st half of Year 8	End of Year Assessment – includes all topics from Year 7 and 8

KS3 - Year 9 Sets 1 & 2

1st half of the year (Sep - Jan)	2nd half of the year (Jan - July)
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 & FactorisingExpressions & 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
Mid-Year Assessment – includes topics from all of Year 7 and 8 and the 1st half of Year 9	End of Year Assessment – includes all topics from Year 7, 8 and 9

KS3 - Year 9 sets 3 & 4

1st half of the year (Sep - Jan)	2nd half of the year (Jan - July)
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
Mid-Year Assessment – includes topics from all of Year 7 and 8 and the 1st half of Year 9	End of Year Assessment – includes all topics from Year 7, 8 and 9

KS4 - Year 10 Foundation

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

1st half of the year (Sep - Jan)	2nd half of the year (Jan - July)
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
Mid-Year Assessment – includes all topics from Year 7, 8 9 and the 1st half of Year 10	End of Year Assessment – includes all topics from Year 7, 8 9 and 10

KS4 - Year 11 Foundation

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

1st half of the year (Sep – Jan)

2nd half of the year (Jan-July)

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.

KS4 - Year 10 Higher

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

1st Half of the year (Sep – Jan)	2nd Half of the year (Jan-July)
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
id-Year Assessment – includes all topics from Year 7, 8 9 and the 1st half of Year 10	End of Year Assessment – includes all topics from Year 7, 8 9 and 10

KS4 - Year 11 Higher

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

1st Half of the year (Sep – Jan)

2nd Half of the year (Jan-July)

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.

GCSE Resit - Year 12

1st half of the year (Sep - Jan)	2nd half of the year (Jan - July)
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 & DecaySimple interestRatio (further) Right angled Trigonometry Plans & elevations Constructions & Loci Similar shapes Sequences Circles Statistics
November Mock Exams	JUNE GCSE EXAMS

GCSE Resit - Year 13

1st half of the year (Sep - Jan)

2nd half of the year (Jan - July)

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

KS5 - Year 12 (Pure 1, Stats 1 & Mechs 1)

September - November	December - March	March - June
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
November Mock Exam	Feb/March Mock Exam	End of Year Exam

KS5 - Year 13 (Pure 2, Stats 2 & Mechs 2)

September - November	December - March	March - June
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.

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.

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Maths Resources Online and Curriculum Maps

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