Overview
We aim to be mathematicians who see the elegance in a complete solution rather than just finding the answer. Pupils will be regularly applying their knowledge to solve problems throughout the curriculum. We make sure that robust mental models are secured, embedded and then implemented to further elements of the curriculum. Key knowledge is retrieved regularly to ensure quick recall as they are the foundations for further learning.
Pupils will study all strands of mathematics at Newfield, (number, algebra, geometry, ratio and proportion, and probability and statistics). The strands are carefully interleaved across the years, so pupils see the entirety of maths as well as how they connect to each other.
Year 7
Autumn 1 – The number system; proportionality; ratio
Autumn 2 – Common factors and multiples; fractions, decimals and percentages
Spring 1 – Probability; solving equations
Spring 2 – Angles; scale drawing
Summer 1 – Multiplication of fractions and expressions
Summer 2 – Data representation
Year 8
Autumn 1 – Area and circumference of circles; prime factors
Autumn 2 – Parallel, alternate and corresponding angles
Spring 1 – Factorising; constructions and loci
Spring 2 – Scatter graphs; linear sequences
Summer 1 – Symmetries, reflections and rotations
Summer 2 – Similar shapes and congruency
Year 9
Autumn 1 – Quadratic equations; index laws
Autumn 2 – Standard form; compound measures
Spring 1 – Surds; Pythagoras
Spring 2 – Rearranging formulae; surface area and volume
Summer 1 – Non-linear sequences and graphs; central tendency and spread
Summer 2 – Algebraic proportion; trigonometry in right-angled triangles
Year 10
Autumn 1 – Forming and solving equations; standard form; fractions, decimals and percentages
Autumn 2 – Probability; quadratics; loci
Spring 1 – Pythagoras and trigonometry; representing data
Spring 2 – Graphs; inequalities
Summer 1 – Angles; sequences; averages
Summer 2 – Ratio and proportion; area and perimeter; speed, distance, time
Year 11
Higher
Autumn 1 – Functions; algebraic fractions; surds; iteration
Autumn 2 – Vectors; graph transformations
Spring 1 – Algebraic proof; quadratic simultaneous equations; geometric proof
Spring 2 – Equations of circles
Summer 1 – Revision
Foundation
Autumn 1 – Ratio and proportion; equations and expressions; numerical calculations
Autumn 2 – Area and perimeter; averages and data
Spring 1 – Probability
Spring 2 – Revision
Summer 1 – Revision
Exam board
Pearson Edexcel Maths GCSE
Maths GCSE | Edexcel GCSE Mathematics (2015) | Pearson qualifications