Maths: KS3- Y7-9

What will I be learning?

Our KS3 content is based on the national curriculum here.

Year 7:

Term 1: 

• Place value, Addition and Subtraction

• Multiplication and division

  • Topics for Y7 Assessed Tasks this term can be found here.

Term 2:

• Special Numbers

• Order of operations

• 2D Shapes and Angles

  • Topics for Y7 Assessed Tasks can be found here.

Term 3:

• Understanding and calculating with fractions

Term 4:

• Algebraic Manipulation and Formulae

Term 5:

• Percentages

• Collecting data

Term 6:

• Indices and Factors

Year 8:

Term 1:

• Probability

• Negative Numbers

• Standard Form

  • Topics for Y8 Assessed Tasks this term can be found here.

Term 2:

• Ratio

• Proportion

  • Topics for Y8 Assessed Tasks this term can be found here.

Term 3:

• Alegbraic Equations

Term 4:

• Area of 2D Shapes

• 3D Shapes and Surface Area

Term 5:

• Angles in Polygons

• Inequalities

Term 6:

• Sequences

Year 9:

Term 1:

• Pythagoras' Theorem

• Estimation

  • Topics for Y9 Assessed Tasks this term can be found here.

Term 2:

• Linear Graphs

• Volume

  • Topics for Y9 Assessed Tasks this term can be found here.

Term 3:

• Percentages

Term 4:

• Transformations & Similar Shapes

• Statistical Analysis 1

Term 5:

• Quadratics

Term 6:

• Simultaneous Equations

A more detailed curriculum overview can be found here:

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How do I develop my knowledge?

For additional help outside of lessons, students should use the following resources:

• https://www.sparxmaths.uk/ (use your Google account to log in)

  • We have a guide on how to make the most of Sparx Maths here.

How can I expand my understanding beyond the curriculum?

• Take part in the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge (Term 5 - Y7/Y8 only)

  • Use the UKMT Random Question Generator for practice here

• Take part in the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge (Term 3 - Y9-Y11)

  • Use the UKMT Random Question Generator for practice here

• Have a go at Alex Bellos' Monday Puzzles here

• Suggested reading around mathematics:

  • The Number Devil by Hans Magnus Enzensberger

  • The Indisputable Existence of Santa Claus by Hannah Fry and Thomas Oléron Evans

  • My Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles by Martin Gardner

  • Professor Stewart’s Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities by Ian Stewart

  • Thinking Mathematically by Mason, Burton & Stacey

What should I do if I have questions or still need help?

• Contact your class teacher

• Contact Curriculum Designer Ms Evans at s.evans@westminsteracademy.org.uk

• Contact Dupty Director of Maths and Computer Science: Ms. Agarwal s.agarwal@westminsteracademy.org.uk

• Contact Director of Maths and Computer Science: Mr. Mannan i.mannan@westminsteracademy.org.uk