Year 9 Mathematics Curriculum
| Topic | Further details about the topic | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | ||
| 1 | Area, Perimeter and Volume, Sequences | |
| 2 | Algebraic Manipulation, Constructions and Loci, Graphs, Equations and Inequalities | Mathematics Enhancement Program |
| Spring Term | ||
| 1 | Estimation and Approximation, Trigonometry, Cumulative Frequency, Quadratic Functions and Sampling | Mathematics Enhancement Program |
| 2 | Triangles & Polygons, Drawing and Using Quadratic Graphs, Distributions and Averages, Fractions and Accuracy | Mathematics Enhancement Program |
| Summer Term | ||
| 1 | Non calculator arithmetic, fractions, estimation, converting fractions and decimals, percentages, reverse percentages, compound interest. | Pearson GCSE specification |
| 2 | Finding angles, parallel lines, polygons, angle proof, substitution, factorising, HCF, LCM, standard form, upper and lower bounds, truncation of numbers, linear equations, relative frequency, probability, expectation, listing outcomes. | Pearson GCSE specification |
Assessment
| Topic | Type of Assessment | |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 1 | GCSE grades 1 to 6 | 2 x 1 hour assessments |
| CAT 2 | GCSE grades 1 to 6 |
End of Year Exam 1 hour non-calculator 1 hour Calculator ½ hour Speed Test |
Main Resources
| Resource | Details | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Text books |
MEP Books 9A and 9B Essential Maths Higher GCSE 4-9 |
1-4 5-6 |
| Recommended Reading | Please see link on Maths home page | |
| Recommended websites | All | |
| Equipment | Pen, pencil, full geometry set and Casio scientific calculator | All |
Enrichment opportunities
| Activity or trip | Day and time or term |
|---|---|
| Maths Challengers Club | Thursday lunchtime |
| Junior Maths Challenge | June |
| Junior House Maths Challenge | February |
| Junior Team Maths Challenge | March |
