Maths
Subject overview
Our aim is to develop students as Mathematicians through the study of number, ratio and proportion, algebra, shape and measures and data handling.
Students develop their abilities to use and apply standard techniques,
- recalling facts, terminology and definitions,
- using and interpreting notation and accurately carrying out procedures or tasks requiring multi step solutions.
Students also develop their ability to reason, interpret and communicate mathematically,
- Making deductions, inferences and drawing conclusions
- Interpreting and communicating information accurately
- Presenting arguments and proofs
Students also develop problem solving skills within mathematics and other contexts
- Translating problems in mathematical or non-mathematical contexts into a process or series of processes
- Making connections between different areas of mathematics
- Interpreting results within the context of the problem
- Evaluating the methods used
A-Level
Exam Specification - OCR MEI Mathematics B Advanced level course
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/mathematics-b-mei-h630-h640-from-2017/
During the A-Level Maths course, students study the following units of work:
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Year 12 |
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Scheme of Work A |
Scheme of Work B |
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Unit 1 |
Equations & inequalities |
Surds & indices |
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Unit 2 |
Probability |
Quadratic functions |
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Unit 3 |
Trigonometry |
Collecting & representing data |
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Unit 4 |
Coordinate geometry |
Polynomials |
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Unit 5 |
Kinematics in 1D |
Graphs & transformations |
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Unit 6 |
Differentiation |
Exponentials & logarithms |
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Unit 7 |
Integration |
Vectors |
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Unit 8 |
Variable acceleration |
Forces & newton’s law |
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Unit 9 |
Binomial expansion |
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Unit 10 |
Binomial distribution |
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Unit 11 |
Statistical hypothesis testing |
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Year 13 |
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Unit 1 |
Differentiation |
Trigonometry |
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Unit 2 |
Statistical hypothesis testing |
Probability |
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Unit 3 |
Further differentiation |
Trigonometric functions |
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Unit 4 |
Sequences & series 2 |
Statistical distributions |
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Unit 5 |
Integration |
Trigonometric identities |
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Unit 6 |
Parametric equations |
Algebra |
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Unit 7 |
Kinematics in 2D |
Forces & motion |
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Unit 8 |
Projectiles |
A model for friction |
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Unit 9 |
Differential equations |
Functions & graphs |
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Unit 10 |
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3D vectors |
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Unit 11 |
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Moments |
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Unit 12 |
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Numerical methods |
GCSE
Exam Specification - EDEXCEL 9-1 1MA1 GCSE course
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/mathematics-2015.html
Each GCSE Maths class follows one of four schemes of work. Please see below for the units of work covered during the GCSE course (which runs from Year 9 to Year 11):
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Year 9 |
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Higher Tier A |
Higher Tier B |
Foundation Tier A |
Foundation Tier B |
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Unit 1 |
Lines, angles and shapes |
Lines, angles and shapes |
Integers and decimals |
Integers |
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Unit 2 |
Integers and Decimals |
Integers and decimals |
Algebraic manipulation |
Algebraic manipulation |
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Unit 3 |
Algebraic manipulation |
Factors and multiples |
lines, shapes and angles |
lines, shapes and angles |
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Unit 4 |
Transformations |
Algebraic manipulation |
Factors and multiples |
Collecting data |
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Unit 5 |
Factors and multiples |
Collecting data |
Shapes and angles |
Squares, cubes, roots and primes |
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Unit 6 |
Solving linear equations and inequalities |
Laws of indices |
Laws of indices |
Formulae |
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Unit 7 |
Collecting data |
Formulae |
Formulae |
Estimates, reading scales and units |
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Unit 8 |
Laws of indices |
Estimates and reading scales |
Fractions |
Displaying data, charts and graphs |
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Unit 9 |
Formulae |
Displaying data, charts and graphs |
Estimates, reading scales and units |
Laws of indices |
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Unit 10 |
Fractions |
Fractions |
Collecting data |
Patterns and sequences |
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Unit 11 |
Metric and compound units |
Metric and compound units |
Percentages |
Area, perimeter and volume |
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Unit 12 |
Averages |
Averages |
Patterns and sequences |
Percentages |
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Unit 13 |
Percentages |
Percentages |
Area, perimeter and volume |
Co-ordinates |
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Unit 14 |
Patterns and sequences |
Patterns and sequences |
Displaying data, charts and graphs |
3D shapes, symmetry and similarity |
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Unit 15 |
Area, perimeter and volume |
Area, perimeter and volume |
Ratio, scale and proportion |
Ratio, scale and proportion |
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Unit 16 |
Ratio and Scale |
Ratio and Scale |
Linear graphs |
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Unit 17 |
linear graphs |
Scatter graphs and correlation |
3D shapes, symmetry and similarity |
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Unit 18 |
Pie charts, Scatter graphs and correlation |
3D shapes and symmetry |
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Unit 19 |
Standard form |
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Unit 20 |
3D shapes and symmetry |
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Year 10 |
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Higher A |
Higher B |
Foundation A |
Foundation B |
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Unit 1 |
Factorising, expanding and solving |
Factorising and expanding |
Percentage problems |
Percentage problems |
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Unit 2 |
Percentage problems |
Transformations |
Polygons |
Polygons |
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Unit 3 |
Constructions, loci, similarity and congruence |
Percentage problems |
Algebraic manipulation |
Algebraic manipulation |
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Unit 4 |
Exact answers and surds |
Solving linear equations and inequalities |
Transformations |
Transformations |
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Unit 5 |
Probability |
Constructions, loci, similarity and congruence |
Averages |
Averages |
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Unit 6 |
Solving equations by trial and improvement |
Using fractions |
Further fractions |
Further fractions |
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Unit 7 |
Using fractions |
Substitution and changing the subject |
Constructions, loci, similarity and congruence |
Constructions, loci, similarity and congruence |
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Unit 8 |
Pythagoras’ Theorem and trigonometry |
Pythagoras’ Theorem |
Solving linear equations and inequalities |
Solving linear equations and inequalities |
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Unit 9 |
Substitution and changing the subject |
Probability |
Pythagoras’ Theorem |
Pythagoras’ Theorem |
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Unit 10 |
Circle theorem |
Solving equations by trial and improvement |
Scatter graphs and correlation |
Scatter graphs and correlation |
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Unit 11 |
Median and interquartile range |
Circles, cones, pyramids and spheres |
Substitution and changing the subject |
Substitution and changing the subject |
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Unit 12 |
Straight line graphs |
Standard form |
3D shapes, nets and plans |
3D shapes, nets and plans |
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Unit 13 |
Circles, cones, pyramids and spheres |
Straight line graphs |
Probability |
Probability |
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Unit 14 |
Simultaneous equations and inequalities |
Median and interquartile range |
Circles and cylinders |
Circles and cylinders |
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Unit 15 |
Compound units |
Compound units |
Drawing and interpreting graphs |
Drawing and interpreting graphs |
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Unit 16 |
Trigonometry in non-right angled triangles |
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Further units |
Further units |
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Unit 17 |
Similar shapes |
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Congruence and similarity |
Congruence and similarity |
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Year 11 |
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Higher A |
Higher B |
Foundation A |
Foundation B |
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Unit 1 |
Factorising and algebraic fractions |
Exact answers and surds |
Fractions |
Fractions |
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Unit 2 |
Upper and lower bounds |
Quadratic functions |
Equations |
Equations and inequalities |
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Unit 3 |
Quadratic functions |
Trigonometry |
Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry |
Pythagoras’ Theorem |
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Unit 4 |
Applications of Pythagoras’ Theorem and trigonometry in 3D |
Histograms |
Averages and charts |
Averages and charts |
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Unit 5 |
Further simultaneous equations |
Simultaneous equations |
Expressions |
Factors and multiples |
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Unit 5 |
Curved graphs |
Similar shapes |
Factors and multiples |
Expressions and formulae |
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Unit 6 |
Histograms |
Circle theorem |
Area |
Area |
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Unit 7 |
Functions and transforming graphs |
Direct and inverse proportion |
Fractions, decimals and percentages |
Fractions, decimals and percentages |
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Unit 8 |
Direct and inverse proportion |
y = mx + c |
Sequences |
Sequences |
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Unit 9 |
Vectors |
Vectors |
Transformations |
Rotations and enlargements |
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Unit 10 |
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Inequalities |
Probability of multiple events |
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Unit 11 |
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Standard form |
Constructions, loci, similarity and congruence |
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Unit 12 |
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Drawing and interpreting graphs |
Polygons |
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Unit 13 |
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Simultaneous equations |
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Unit 14 |
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Volume and surface area |
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Year 8
During Year 8, students study the following units of work:
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Year 8 |
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Beta |
Gamma |
Delta |
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Unit 1 |
Types of numbers |
Calculators, factors and multiples |
Expressions |
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Unit 2 |
Negative Numbers |
Negative Numbers |
Equations |
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Unit 3 |
Expressions and formulae |
Expressions |
Sequences |
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Unit 4 |
Graphs and co ordinates |
Brackets and Formulae |
Co-ordinates and graphs |
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Unit 5 |
Fractions |
Equations |
Types of numbers |
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Unit 6 |
Decimals |
Sequences |
Fractions |
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Unit 7 |
Equations |
Co-ordinates and graphs |
Decimals |
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Unit 8 |
Area and perimeter |
Fractions |
Angles |
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Unit 9 |
Ratio and proportion |
Ratio and proportion |
Area, perimeter and volume |
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Unit 10 |
Fractions, decimals and percentages |
Angles |
Ratio and proportion |
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Unit 11 |
Sequences |
Decimals |
Fractions, decimals and percentages |
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Unit 12 |
Angles |
Area. Perimeter and volume |
Pythagoras Theorem |
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Unit 13 |
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Compound measures |
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Unit 14 |
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Fractions, decimals and percentages |
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Year 7
Year 7
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Year 7 |
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Alpha |
Beta |
Gamma |
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Unit 1 |
Numbers |
Types of numbers |
Calculators, factors and multiples |
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Unit 2 |
Fractions and percentages |
Negative numbers |
Negative numbers |
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Unit 3 |
Measuring and units |
Expressions and formulae |
Expressions |
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Unit 4 |
Calculating |
Graphs and coordinates |
Brackets and formulae |
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Unit 5 |
Co-ordinates |
Fractions |
Equations |
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Unit 6 |
Decimals |
Decimals |
Sequences |
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Unit 7 |
Money |
Equations |
Co-ordinates and graphs |
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Unit 8 |
Area and perimeter |
Area and perimeter |
Fractions |
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Unit 9 |
Negative numbers |
Ratio and proportion |
Ratio and proportion |
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Unit 10 |
Introduction to algebra |
Fractions, decimals and percentages |
Angles |
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Unit 11 |
Sequences |
Sequences |
Decimals |
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Unit 12 |
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Angles |
Area, perimeter and volume |
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Unit 13 |
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Compound measures |
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Unit 14 |
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Fractions, decimals and percentages |