Girls enter the main school with different levels of mathematical skills and different amounts of mathematical knowledge. The aim in year 7 is to ensure that all students have a firm grounding in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, measures, statistics and probability. In Year 8 we continue to build on these areas, and in Year 9 we introduce trigonometry. The girls are taught in sets of different sizes depending on their ability and the speed at which they work. All sets in years 7 to 9 follow the same programme of work, but extension work is provided for the pupils in higher sets. The year groups are reset at the end of years 7, 8 and 9.
Year 7 Topics covered are:
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Arithmetic |
Algebra |
Shape and space |
Statistics |
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Negative numbers in context Decimals Multiplication and division of integers and decimals Estimates of calculations Order of operations Fractions (equivalent, adding and subtracting)
Long multiplication and division
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Coordinates using all four quadrants Sequences Substitution into formulae Collecting like terms Generalised arithmetic Linear equations Linear graphs
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Naming and measuring angles Angle properties Parallel line angles
Perimeter and area
Constructions
Volumes
Symmetry and transformations |
Probability Averages and range Statistical diagrams for discrete data |
Year 8 Topics covered are:
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Arithmetic |
Algebra |
Shape and space |
Statistics |
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Integers, powers and roots Negative numbers - 4 rules Multiplying and dividing fractions and decimals Percentages Ratio |
Sequences-nth term Substitution of negative numbers into formulae
Expanding brackets Harder linear equations
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Pythagoras’ Theorem
Circles
Volume of a prism
Transformations
Bearings |
Probability Averages and statistical diagrams for discrete frequency distributions Scatter diagrams |
Year 9 Topics covered are:
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Arithmetic |
Algebra |
Shape and space |
Statistics |
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Indices and standard form Percentage change
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Brackets and factors y=mx+c Curved graphs Simultaneous equations Trial and improvement |
Trigonometry
Enlargements
Polygons
Compound measures
Bearings (if not done before) |
Diagrams and summary measures for grouped frequency distributions
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