Maths
“Mathematics is the most beautiful, and powerful creation of the human spirit.”
Stefan Banach
Head of Department: Mr. Senessie
Our Vision
At Borough Academy our curriculum intent for Mathematics is to give all students an opportunity to thrive, experience success and to develop a love for learning the subject.
A strong GCSE in Mathematics will be crucial in pursuing other disciplines, such as the Sciences, the Social Sciences and Economics, just to name a few.
Our Curriculum
We achieve this by following a Mastery curriculum. Students are given opportunities to apply the big 5 ideas; Coherence, Representation and Structure, Mathematical Thinking, Fluency and Variation in solving real life problems. We believe our curriculum not only because informs, but because it also develops resilience and builds confidence in students at all levels so that they are able to participate in an ever changing society.
At KS3, students will develop number, graphical, probability and data handling skills as well as developing algebraic and geometrical thinking along with proportional reasoning in a mastery style. This enables them not only able to compute algorithms but fully understand what they are doing and why. We encourage our students to become masters of the subject content. The GCSE curriculum consolidates and extends these concepts and builds further on the foundation years. This course aims to provide a strong foundation for further academic and vocational study as well as for employment. We aim to give students the appropriate mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding to help them progress to a full range of courses including A level (KS5) and beyond.
Key Stage 3
TOPICS | KEY IDEAS | |
YEAR 7 |
Number and Ratio
Algebra
Geometry
Statistics and Data |
Problem solving - addition/subtraction, multiplication and division. Fractions, Percentages and Decimals
Sequences Algebraic Notation Equality and Equivalence Prime Numbers and Proofs
Constructing, measuring and using geometric notation. Geometric reasoning
Sets Probability |
YEAR 8 |
Number and Ratio
Algebra
Geometry
Statistics and Data |
Ratio and Scale Multiplicative change Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Fractions and Percentages
Brackets, Equations and Inequalities. Sequences Indices
Angles in parallel lines Area Symmetry and Reflection
Data handling cycle Location Representing data |
YEAR 9 |
Number and Ratio
Algebra
Geometry
Statistics and Data |
Ratio and Proportion Rates Percentages
Graphs Equations Conjectures Expanding/Factorising
3D Shapes Constructions Congruency Transformation Pythagoras
Representations Measures of location and spread |
For more information, visit our learning journey below.
KEY STAGE 4
At the start of Year 10, pupils embark upon their GCSE Studies of Maths. We follow the Edexcel Specification.
TOPICS | KEY IDEAS: | |
YEAR 10 |
Number and Ratio
Algebra
Geometry
Statistics and Data |
Compound Rates Using Ratio Direct/inverse Proportions Proportion and graphs
Solving quadratics Plotting graphs Sequences Simultaneous Equations Inequalities Graphical Solutions
Transformations Bearings and Loci Pythagoras' theorem Similarity Trigonometry Area and Volume
Probability trees Relative Frequency Scatter Graphs Interpolation/Extrapolation |
YEAR 11 |
Number and Ratio
Algebra
Geometry
Statistics and Data |
Proportion Rationalising Surds Conjugates
Transformations of Graphs Tangents and Gradients Equations- Circles Algebraic fractions
Circle theorems Vector notation Vector Problems
Cumulative Frequency Box Plots Histograms Distributions |
Assessment
At Key Stage 3, we formally assess pupils twice a year. These results are reported to you formally as parents, with an opportunity to discuss at the forthcoming parents evening.
These assessments are supplemented by regular in class formative assessment. In Mathematics, these take the form of end of unit tests.
At Key Stage 4 pupils are assessed twice a year in the form of a mock examination. These reflect components of the GCSE course. These assessments are supplemented by regular in class formative assessment. We use a platform called 'PinPoint' to provide tailored and targeted feedback following each round.
Homework
At Key Stage 3, we ask pupils to complete regular tasks on our platform Sparx. These should total approximately 1 hour a week.
At Key Stage 4, we expect pupils to be undertaking a minimum of an hour's practice, again using Sparx, alongside more traditional papers set by class teachers.
Useful Resources
- Sparx Maths: https://www.sparxmaths.uk/
- White Rose Maths https://whiterosemaths.com/
- Corbett Maths: https://corbettmaths.com/
- Dr Frost Maths: https://www.drfrostmaths.com/
- Maths genie https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/
- Physics and Maths tutor https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/
View our learning journey
Please click here for KS3-4 Learning Journey