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  • Mathematics

    Years 7&8

    During Years 7-9 the following topics are taught.

    Year 7 Year 8

    Positive Numbers

    Negative Numbers

    Introduction to Algebra

    Solving Linear Equations

    Fractions

    Decimals

    Percentages

    Angles, Parallel Lines and Triangles

    Transformations, Symmetry and Congruence

    Perimeter and Area of Triangles and Circles

    Volume and Surface Area of Cuboids, including Cubes

    Collecting, Organising and Displaying Data

    Factors and Multiples

    Approximation and Estimation

    Ratio, Rate and Speed

    Working with percentages

    Algebraic Expressions, Formulae and Proof

    Linear equations and Inequalities

    Coordinates and Linear Functions

    Number Patterns

    Angles in Quadrilaterals and Polygons

    Perimeter and Area of Parallelograms and Trapezia

    Volume and Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders

    Statistical Graphs

     

    GCSE

    Students studying the subject at GCSE follow the Edexcel specification. During the course the following topics are covered.

    Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

    Indices and Standard Form

    Proportion

    Linear Equations in Two Variables

    Quadratic Expressions

    Non-Linear Graphs

    Geometric Constructions and Loci

    Pythagoras’ Theorem

    Congruence, Similarity and Enlargements

    Trigonometry and Bearings

    Volume and Surface Area of Pyramids and Cones

    Data Analysis

    Probability

    Sets and Venn Diagrams

    Measures and Accuracy

    Direct and Inverse Proportion

    Similarity and Congruence

    Handling Data

    Compound Measures

    Indices and Surds

    Solving Quadratics

    Graphical Inequalities

    Simultaneous Equations

    Circle Theorems

    Sequences and Iterations

    Advanced trig

    Graphs

    Rates of change

    Functions

    Vectors

    Transformations of Functions

    3D Pythagoras and Trigonometry

    Certain students will also be studying the following topics as part of the AQA Level 2 Further Mathematics course:

    • Matrices
    • Factor theorem
    • Differentiation
       

    For more detailed information on the course content and assessment please refer to the examination board website: 

    http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/mathematics-2015.html

    https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/aqa-certificate/mathematics-8365/specification

     

    A Level

    Students studying the subject at A Level follow the OCR (MEI) specification B. Some students also complete a second A Level qualification in Further Mathematics. During the course the following topics are covered.

    Year 12 Year 13

    Students studying A Level Maths study:

    Core Maths
    Algebra, Curve Sketching, Trigonometry, Calculus, Co-ordinate Geometry, Sequences, Logs and Exponentials, Vectors, Graphs and Transformations.

     

    Statistics

    Probability, Discrete Random Variables, Working with Large Data Sets, Bivariate Data, Binomial Distribution, Hypothesis Testing.

     

    Mechanics

    Kinematics, Forces and Newton's Laws of Motion, Variable Acceleration

     

    Further Maths students also study

    - Complex Numbers, Matrices, Series, Chi-squared tests, Numerical Methods, Normal and Poisson Distributions, Further Hypothesis Testing.

    Students studying A Level Maths study:

    Core Maths

    Functions, Further Calculus, Trigonometric Functions and Identities, Parametric Equations, Differential Equations, Numerical Methods.

     

    Statistics

    Working with data, Probability, Statistical Distributions, Statistical Hypothesis Testing.

     

    Mechanics

    Kinematics, Forces and Motion, Moments of Forces, Projectiles

     

    Further Maths students also study
    Series and induction, Further Calculus, Polar Coordinates, Maclaurin Series, Hyperbolic Functions, First and Second Order Differential Equations, Work, Energy and Power, Momentum and Impulse, Centre of Mass, Dimensional Analysis.

     

    For more detailed information on the course content and assessment please refer to the examination board website: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-mathematics-b-mei-h630-h640-from-2017/

     

    Additional resources

    Students may find the following links and/or resources useful to further their studies of this subject:

    www.mymaths.co.uk

    https://corbettmaths.com/5-a-day/gcse/

    https://corbettmaths.com/2023/02/15/edexcel-gcse-higher-revision/

    https://www.mrbartonmaths.com/exams/gcse/

    https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.php