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.drfrostmaths.com/index.php (Those aiming for level 8 and 9)
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