Maths

Competencies

C1: Numerical agility

C2: Algebraic fluency

C3: Geometric reasoning

C4: Data interpretation

Course Overview

• Negative numbers

• BIDMAS

• Algebra

• Angles

• Special types of number

• Area and perimeter

• Fractions

• Rounding

• Solving equations

• Sequences

• Probability

• Volume

• Straight line graphs

• Data and charts

• Sets

Assessment

Common Tests take place once per term - usually shortly after each half term.  Papers are graded A*-E.

To assess progress in each of the competencies, teachers will consider performances in the most recent Common Test  along with performances in any recent class tests.

Competencies C1-C3 will be assessed at every grading point while Competency C4 will only be assessed in the Summer Term.

Recommended Reading

Bellos, A. Can you Solve my Problems?  (2016)

Fry, H. and Oléron Evans, T.  The Indisputable Existence of Santa Claus (2017)

Gardner, M. Aha! Insight & aha! Gotcha (2006)

Gardner, M. Entertaining Mathematical Puzzles (1961)

Stannard, R. The 'Uncle Albert' Series (1989 - 1998)

Wells, D. Book of Curious & Interesting Mathematics  (1997)

Greiller, D. Elastic Numbers (2017)