Maths

Lesson time and grouping	Pupils are taught 6 lessons of maths a fortnight (7 in Y7). From Y7 onwards pupils are put in groups based on pathway: A, B or C. A and B pathways start and access the same content, with B groups expected to take more time to focus on consolidation of previous learning. C pathway is focused on consolidation and building on KS2 learning.
Homework	Homework is set once per week on the Dr Frost maths website. It is primarily focused on review and practice of the core skills from the previous week’s learning. A lower score on the homework indicates that the pupil should seek further support on that learning (e.g. attending maths club).
Assessment	There is a test for each of the 5 modules, used to assess progress on the content covered (and to inform areas for further review). End of year exams are based on adjusted GCSE papers and used to provide a snapshot of relative progress against the GCSE level. This provides the Maths Department with a measure of performance for the learning, but also a measure based on actual outcome.
Useful curriculum links	https://www.drfrost.org/ This is our homework platform, but it also has all the skills, videos and questions pupils might need. The course overview is loaded in, with progress data, so a great place to see how well a pupil is doing and what is coming up next. https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/ A brilliant revision resource. Very easy to navigate, with lots of past papers by topic and grade. https://corbettmaths.com/ Corbett 5 a day is an excellent resource for that little and often practice.
Additional information (e.g. trips)	Maths can be very challenging but should not be a struggle. That is why we run Maths Club, twice a week after school, to provide a relaxed environment to do homework or revise, with maths teachers on hand to help when needed. The overview below shows the KS3 plan. Dr Frost can be used at any time to provide a full detailed course plan and current progress.

	Term 1	Term 2		Term 3		Term 4		Term 5		Term 6
Year 7	Number: HCF&LCM, decimal calculations, BIDMAS and metric conversions		Statistics: mean, median, mode, bar charts and pie charts		Ratio: sequences, fraction calculations, % change and simplifying ratio		Algebra: shape transformation, use balance method to solve equations		Geometry: triangle construction, properties of shape and area of 2D shapes
Year 8	Number: prime factors for HCF&LCM, standard form, negative numbers and BIDMAS		Statistics: averages from tables, scatter diagram, theoretical and experimental probability		Ratio: multiplier methods for % and using ratio to solve problems		Algebra: index laws, solving harder linear equations, plot and sketch linear and quadratic graphs		Geometry: nth term of linear sequence, corresponding/alternate angles, interior/exterior angles in regular polygons
Year 9	Number: problem solving with bounds, Fibonacci and quadratic sequences and calculations in standard form		Statistics: using tree and Venn diagrams to calculate probabilities, interpret scatter diagrams.		Ratio: solve direct and indirect proportion problems, solve pressure, density and speed problems		Algebra: starting with quadratic equations, equations of linear graphs, investigating different graph types, solving inequalities, solving simultaneous equations		Geometry: solving shape problems based on circles, Pythagoras’ Theorem, proof using congruent triangles, loci problems, and using vectors.