Maths: KS4- Y10-11

What will I be learning?

Our KS4 content is for the Edexcel GCSE Maths specification, found here.

Year 10:

Classes will be split into higher and foundation and will cover the same topics but with differentiated content for each tier.

Term 1

• Trigonometry

• Surds

Term 2

• Probability

• Circle Geometry

Term 3

• Bearings

• Constructions, Loci and Congruence

Term 4

• Graphs 2

• Functions

Term 5

• Algebraic Proportion

• Statistical Analysis 2

Term 6

• Further sequences

Year 11:

Classes will be split into higher and foundation and will cover different content accordingly.

Term 1:

• HIGHER ONLY: Further Trigonometry

• Vectors

Term 2:

• HIGHER ONLY: Transformation of functions

• Algebraic Manipulation and Proof

Term 3:

• Compound measures

• HIGHER ONLY: Applied graphs

Term 4 onwards:

Class teachers will be revising topics based on the needs of the class.

A more detailed curriculum overview can be found here:

https://4905753ff3cea231a868-376d75cd2890937de6f542499f88a819.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/westminster/uploads/document/Website-Curriculum-Overview-Mathematics.pdf?ts=1697552695?ts=1701182379?ts=1709197485

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.

For GCSE revision materials, students should also use:

• https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.html

• https://www.drfrostmaths.com/index.php (Those aiming for level 8 and 9)

• https://corbettmaths.com/5-a-day/gcse/

How can I expand my understanding beyond the curriculum?

• Take part in the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge (Term 3 - Y10/11)

  • Use the UKMT Random Question Generator for practice here

• Ask your teacher about the Edexcel Level 2 and Level 3 Awards in Algebra and Number and Measure.

• Suggested reading around mathematics:

  • The Music of the Primes by Marcus Du Sautoy

  • The Number Mysteries by Marcus du Sautoy

  • The Penguin Dictionary of Curious and Interesting Numbers by David Wells

  • Towards Higher Mathematics: A Companion by Richard Earl

  • The Code Book by Simon Singh

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