Maths

Maths Curriculum Overview

• Curriculum Aim & Intent

  Aim

  The main aim of the mathematics curriculum is to ensure all pupils become fluent in fundamental mathematical concepts, develop the ability to reason mathematically, and can solve problems by applying their knowledge to various situations. 

  Intent

  The curriculum includes formal teaching through subject areas, assemblies and extracurricular activities. We regularly review content to ensure we continue to meet our curriculum aims. The Mathematics curriculum is planned to enable all students to develop skills in the following areas: 

  • Number 
  • Algebra 
  • Ratio, proportion and rates of change 
  • Geometry and measures 
  • Probability 
  • Statistics 

  All students are taught in a way which supports them to develop fluency, reason mathematically and solve problems linked to real life situations, by applying the knowledge and skills they have developed over time. 

  Throughout our programmes of study, every attempt is made to make explicit links to careers and the world of work. In addition to subject specific links, we aim to explicitly reinforce the skills and aptitudes which support employers say are important in the workplace; 

  • Resilience (Aiming High, Staying Positive, Learning from Mistakes) 
  • Collaboration (Teamwork, Leadership, Communication) 
  • Creativity (Originality, Problem Solving, Independent Study) 

• Brief Overview of Curriculum Content for Each Term

  	Autumn term	Spring Term	Summer Term
  Yr 7	Number and the number systems  Measuring space  Calculating  Exploring FDP  Calculating FDP  Manipulating Algebra	Solving Equations and Inequalities  Transformations  Statistics: Averages  Probability  Calculating Space	Proportional Reasoning  Investigating Angles  Sequences  Statistics: Graphs  Visualising and Constructing
  Yr 8	Number and the number systems  Calculating  FDP  Manipulating Algebra  Solving Equations and Inequalities	Probability  Proportional Reasoning 1  Calculating Space 1  Statistics: Averages  Statistics: Graphs  Visualising and constructing	Investigating angles  Algebraic Graphs  Sequences  Calculating space 2  Proportional Reasoning 2
  Yr 9	Number and the number systems  Calculating  FDP  Manipulating Algebra  Solving Equations and Inequalities 1  Transformations	Statistics: averages  Probability  Calculating Space  Proportional Reasoning 1  Proportional Reasoning 2  Investigating properties of shape 1	Investigating properties of shape 2  Algebraic Graphs  Sequences  Statistics: graphs  Solving Equations and Inequalities 2  Visualising and constructing
  Yr 10	Number and the number systems  FDP  Calculating  Manipulating algebra	Solving Equations and Inequalities 1  Probability  Sequences  Investigating properties of shape	Proportional Reasoning 1  Proportional Reasoning 2
  Yr 11	Algebraic Graphs 1  Algebraic Graphs 2  Vectors  Transformations	Number  Algebra  Calculating Space  Proportional Reasoning  Statistics	Revision/Exams

• How Our Curriculum Caters For SEND Students

  How does our Curriculum cater for students with SEND?

  All students are challenged to do their very best and all students at the Academy are expected to make at least good progress. 

  Specific approaches which are used within the curriculum areas include: 

  • A focus on embedding key concepts into long term memory. 

  • Exposing students to mathematical problems in everyday life and teaching student’s problem-solving strategies. 

  • Seating to allow inclusion 

  • Resources are accessible and their use explained by the teacher 

  • Displays and visual learning tools are used where necessary 

  • Multi-sensory approaches 

  • Where appropriate support from additional adults is planned to scaffold students learning 

  • Group work and discussion 

  • Clear teacher/student communication 

  • Immediate feedback using mini whiteboards and live marking to help students to make progress,  

  • Independent study/homework. 

  • Reduce the reliance on memory and embed a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. 

  As well as this, our school policies of ‘heads down, hands up’ and ‘think-pair-share’ will develop confidence. All of this will be focussed via individual lessons, one-to-one support and, in some cases, through the Lexia programme. 

• How Our Curriculum Caters For Disadvantaged Students

  How does our curriculum cater for disadvantaged students and those from minority groups?

  As a school serving an area with high levels of deprivation, we work tirelessly to raise the attainment for all students and to close any gaps that exist due to social contexts. The deliberate allocation of funding and resources has targeted the closing of attainment gaps in our drive to ensure that all pupils are equally successful when they leave the Academy. More specifically within the teaching of Mathematics, we; 

  • Work to identify barriers, interests and what might help each pupil make the next steps in learning. 

  • Provide targeted support for under-performing pupils during lesson time, in addition to revision lessons outside school hours. 

  • Use strategies best suited to addressing individual needs, rather than just fitting pupils into their existing support strategies 

  • Provide opportunities for these pupils to attend external events to help build cultural capital 

• Knowledge Organisers

  • Year 7
  • Year 8
  • Year 9
  • Year 10
  • Year 11

  • • Numbers & The Number System Knowledge Organiser

    • Measuring Systems Knowledge Organiser

    • Checking, Approximating & Estimating Knowledge Organiser

    • Calculating Knowledge Organiser

    • Exploring Fractions, Decimals & Percentages Knowledge Organiser

    • Calculating Fractions, Decimals & Percentages Knowledge Organiser

    • Manipulating Algebra Knowledge Organiser

    • Solving Equations & Inequalities Knowledge Organiser

    • Statistic Averages Knowledge Organiser

    • Probability Knowledge Organiser

    • Calculating Space Knowledge Organiser

    • Investigating Angles Knowledge Organiser

    • Transformations Knowledge Organiser

    • Proportional Reasoning Knowledge Organiser

  • • Numbers & The Number System Knowledge Organiser

    • Calculating Knowledge Organiser

    • Calculating Fractions, Decimals & Percentages Knowledge Organiser

    • Manipulating Algebra Knowledge Organiser

    • Calculating Space Knowledge Organiser

    • Solving Equations & Inequalities Knowledge Organiser

    • Proportional Reasoning Knowledge Organiser

    • Probability Knowledge Organiser

    • Sequences Knowledge Organiser

    • Algebraic Graphs Knowledge Organiser

    • Investigating Angles Knowledge Organiser

    • Statistic Averages Knowledge Organiser

    • Statistic Graphs Knowledge Organiser

    • Calculating Space Knowledge Organiser

    • Proportional Reasoning 2 Knowledge Organiser

    • Visualising & Constructing Knowledge Organiser

  • • Numbers & The Number System Knowledge Organiser

    • Calculating Knowledge Organiser

    • Calculating Fractions, Decimals & Percentages Knowledge Organiser

    • Solving Equations & Inequalities 1 Knowledge Organiser

    • Manipulating Algebra Knowledge Organiser

    • Solving Equations & Inequalities 2 Knowledge Organiser

    • Probability Knowledge Organiser

    • Sequences Knowledge Organiser

    • Calculating Space Knowledge Organiser

    • Statistic Averages Knowledge Organiser

    • Statistic Graphs Knowledge Organiser

    • Algebraic Graphs Knowledge Organiser

    • Investigating Properties of Shape Knowledge Organiser

    • Proportional Reasoning Knowledge Organiser

    • Proportional Reasoning 2 Knowledge Organiser

    • Visualising & Constructing Knowledge Organiser

  • Foundation (1-5)

    • Stage 7 Knowledge Organisers

    • Stage 8 Knowledge Organisers

    • Stage 9 Knowledge Organisers

    Higher ( 4-9)

    • Numbers & The Number System Knowledge Organiser

    • Solving Equations & Inequalities 1 Knowledge Organiser

    • Proportional Reasoning Knowledge Organiser

    • Fractions, Decimals & Percentages Knowledge Organiser

    • Conjecture Knowledge Organiser

    • Manipulating Algebra 1 Knowledge Organiser

    • Calculating Knowledge Organiser

    • Solving Equations & Inequalities 2 Knowledge Organiser

    • Transformations Knowledge Organiser

    • Probability Knowledge Organiser

    • Manipulating Algebra 2 Knowledge Organiser

    • Sequences Knowledge Organiser

    • Investigating Properties of Shape Knowledge Organiser

  • Foundation (1-5)

    • Stage 7 Knowledge Organisers

    • Stage 8 Knowledge Organisers

    • Stage 9 Knowledge Organisers

    Higher ( 4-9)

    • The Number System Knowledge Organiser

    • Solving Equations & Inequalities Knowledge Organiser

    • Proportional Reasoning Knowledge Organiser

    • Fractions, Decimals & Percentages Knowledge Organiser

    • Conjecture Knowledge Organiser

    • Manipulating Algebra 1 Knowledge Organiser

    • Calculating Knowledge Organiser

    • Solving Equations & Inequalities 2 Knowledge Organiser

    • Transformations Knowledge Organiser

    • Probability Knowledge Organiser

    • Manipulating Algebra 2 Knowledge Organiser

    • Sequences Knowledge Organiser

    • Investigating Properties of Shape Knowledge Organiser

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