Secondary Mathematics & Statistics
At Trinity, we adopt a mastery approach to the teaching of Mathematics to ensure the best progress and outcomes for all our pupils. We believe this approach allows pupils to develop a depth of understanding and a positive relationship with Mathematics. Mastery supports pupils from all starting points in exploring and explaining mathematical ideas and developing their own connections before developing these connections into a working understanding of key mathematical concepts. Pupils who develop this flexibility of thinking in KS3 are more readily equipped to meet the demands of the new GCSE curriculum. We seek to develop confident mathematicians and foster a love of Maths.
Procedural and conceptual variation underpin our pedagogy to unpick the intricacies of the required mathematical methodology and bring out mathematical themes common to different topics. We interleave key learning to maximise retention and help students decide when to apply one strategy or another.
For pupils who are below expected standard at the end of KS2 and need some intensive catch up we use a program called Corrective maths. Corrective Maths provides intensive support for students who have difficulty with mathematics. The series is organized into seven strategic modules that provide teacher-directed instruction on critical skills and concepts which struggling students often fail to grasp. The modules are addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals and percentages, ratio and algebra.
For talented mathematicians who are on track to achieve a grade 9 in Mathematics at the end of year 11, we offer them an additional qualification in Maths, FSMQ Additional mathematics which they study throughout year 11. These pupils are also invited to be part of our maths scholars club in year 7 -10 and part of our Axiom after school maths circles programme in year 7 and 8 which explore mathematical topics beyond the usual curriculum.
Assessment in Maths
At both KS3 and KS4 we assess continually in lessons through detailed questioning and carefully designed tasks that allow our teachers to know the depth of understanding pupils have of the current topic. This allows teachers to adapt their teaching to students needs and quickly spot, discuss, and correct misconceptions when they arise.
Pupils in Year 7 and 8 Maths are assessed using a pre-test before each new unit and a post-test when the unit is completed. The pre-test allows teachers to adapt the unit to the class’s prior knowledge and the post-test allows teachers to re-visit areas where gaps are identified. In addition, they will also get an end of term assessment at the end of M2 , L2 and T2.
Pupils in year 9-11 are assessed using a test at the end of each unit and a past paper at the end of each term. Teachers use data from these and from SparxMaths to modify their lesson planning adaptively.
Getting the Best out of your Maths Lessons
To make sure you are getting the most out of your Maths lessons at Trinity will require hard work and thinking from you. In lessons, make sure you’re asking yourself “how does this new idea fit with what we’ve already learnt?” When the teacher is explaining, try to predict for yourself what will happen next.
You will also need to study on your own by completing homework every week. The school pays for you to have access to https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk – make sure you look at this each week. Also you can access both https://corbettmaths.com/ and https://www.drfrostmaths.com/ for free. The best way to get stronger at Maths is by paying close attention in class, getting as much practice as possible and linking your learning to other parts of Maths.
MATHSHUBS
We are proud to have a strong and active partnership with our local National Centre for Excellence in Teaching Maths Hub. Several members of our teaching staff have participated in Maths Hub training programmes, enhancing their expertise and bringing innovative practices into our classrooms. One of our team is a designated Local Leader of Mathematics Education (LLME), leading work groups that support and develop maths teaching across other schools in the region. This collaboration reflects our commitment to excellence in mathematics education and to sharing best practice beyond our own school community.
Curriculum Overview
KS3 - Year 7
Year 7
We follow the White Rose SOW in year 7
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Michaelmas 1 |
Unit 1: Sequences Unit 2 : Understand and use algebraic notation Unit 3: Equality and equivalence |
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Michaelmas 2 |
Unit 4: Place value and ordering integers and decimals Unit 5:Fraction, decimal and percentage equivalence |
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Lent 1 |
Unit 6: Solving problems with addition and subtraction Unit 7: Solving probelms with multiplication and division Unit 8: Fractions and Percentages of amounts |
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Lent 2 |
Unit 9: Operations and equations with directed number Unit 10: Addition and subtraction of fractions |
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Trinity 1 |
Unit 11: Constructing measuring and using geometric notation Unit 12: Developing geometric reasoning |
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Trinity 2 |
Unit 13: Devleoping number sense Unit 14: Sets and probabiltiy Unit 15: Prime numbers and proof |
KS3 - Year 8
Year 8
We follow the White Rose SOW in year 8
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Michaelmas 1 |
Proportional Reasoning Unit 1: Ratio and Scale Unit 2 Multiplicative Change Unit 3 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions |
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Michaelmas 2 |
Representations Unit 4: Working in the cartesian plane Unit 5: Representing Dta Unit 6: Tables and Probability |
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Lent 1 |
Algebraic Techniques Unit 7: Brackets, equations and inequalities Unit 8: Sequences Unit 9: Working with indices |
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Lent 2 |
Developing Number Unit10: Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Unit 11: Standard Index Form Unit 12: Developing number sense |
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Trinity 1 |
Developing geometry Unit13: Angles in parallel lines and polygons Unit 14: Area of trapezia and circles Unit 15: Line symmetry and reflection |
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Trinity 2 |
Reasoning with data Unit 16: The data handling cycle Unit 17: Measures of location |
KS4 - Year 9
Year 9
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Higher |
Foundation |
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Michaelmas 1 |
Algebraic Manipulation Simplifying Expressions Expanding and factorising brackets Solving quadratic and linear equations Rearranging and using formulae |
Algebraic Manipulation Simplifying Expressions Expanding and factorising brackets Solving linear equations Rearranging and using formulae |
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Michaelmas 2 |
Proportional Reasoning Solve problems involving currency Solving problems involving ratio Calculations and conversions between Fractions, decimals and percentages Compound measures: speed , pressure and density Direct and Inverse proportion |
Proportional Reasoning DST calculations and graphs Currency conversions Solve problems involving ratio Calculations and conversions between Fractions, decimals and percentages |
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Lent 1 |
Types of dataAverages Scatter diagrams Histograms Cumulative Frequency Frequency polygons |
Types of data Averages Scatter diagrams Pie Charts Frequency polygons Stem and Leaf |
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Lent 2 |
Problem solving, forming and solving linear and quadratic equations. Solve quadratic and linear inequalities Solving simultaneous equations Changing the subject Graphs DST Real life graphs
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Decimals Directed numbers Rounding of decimal places and significant figures Estimating Using the laws of indices Drawing linear and quadratics graphs Use the gradient and the intercept Solving linear equations Solving inequalities and representing on a number line |
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Trinity 1 |
Angles in shapes Angles in parallel lines Angles in polygons Problem solving with angles including with algebra |
Angles in shapes Angles in parallel lines Angles in polygons Using and converting between metric units |
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Trinity 2 |
Pythagoras and Trigonometry 2D and 3D Trig
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Pythagoras and Trigonometry |
KS4 - Year 10
Year 10
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Higher |
Foundation |
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Michaelmas 1 |
Algebraic Manipulation Linear Graphs Gradients and Intercepts Recognising graphs of circles, cubics, quadratics, inverse and reciprocals Solving linear and quadratic simultaneous equations graphically |
Algebraic manipulation and solving linear and quadratic equations Solving pairs of Simultaneous equations graphically and algebraically |
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Michaelmas 2 |
Properties of 2d and 3d shapes Perimeter and area Volume and surface area of shapes including spheres, pyramids and frustums Review Pythagoras and Trig Use of cosine and sine rule |
Property of 2d and 3D shapes Area and perimeter of 2 D shapes Volume and surface area of prisms
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Lent 1 |
Upper and Lower bounds Estimating using significant figures Using standard form, Indices and Surds |
HCF , LCM, Prime Factor Trees, venn diagrams Indices, Standard Form, Compound measures, real life graphs Estimation
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Lent 2 |
Generating linear and quadratic sequences from the n’th term Deducing the n’th term Geometric ( incl common ratio)and Fibonacci sequences Algebraic proof |
Sequences Geometric and linear Deduce the n’th term |
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Trinity 1 |
Transformations of shapes Congruence and similarity Vectors
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Transformations of shapes Column Vectors Adding and subtracting column vector and representations.
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Trinity 2 |
Probability of non/independent events Sample space Probability trees Venn diagrams Frequency diagrams |
Probability scale Probability of independent events Probability from two way table and venn diagrams Listing outcomes Simple Probability trees |
KS4 - Year 11
Year 11
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Higher |
Foundation |
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Michaelmas 1 |
Transformation of graphs Circle theorems Equation of a circle Transformation of functions Trigonometric Graphs |
Angle review Bearings Compound measures
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Michaelmas 2 |
Gradient of a curve Area under a curve Interpret velocity/time graphs Vectors 3D Trig and Pythagoras Loci and constructions |
Construction and Loci Real Life graphs |
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Lent 1 |
Revision |
Revision |
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Lent 2 |
Revision |
Revision |
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Trinity 1 |
Revision |
Revision |
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Trinity 2 |
Revision |
Revision |
KS4 - Statistics
KS4 Statistics Overview
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Year |
Term |
Content area |
Topics |
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9 |
M1/2 |
1. The collection of data |
1(a) Planning 1(b) Types of data 1(c) Population and sampling 2(h) Estimation 1(d) Collecting data |
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9 |
L1/2 |
2. Processing, representing and analysing data |
2(a) Tabulation, diagrams and representation
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9 |
T1/2 |
2. Processing, representing and analysing data |
2(b) Measures of central tendency 2(c) Measures of dispersion 2(e) Scatter diagrams and correlation |
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10 |
M1/2 |
2. Processing, representing and analysing data 3. Probability
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2(f) Time series 3. Experimental and theoretical probability 2(d) Further summary statistics
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10 |
L1/2 |
3. Probability distributions 2. Processing, representing and analysing data
Statistical enquiry cycle/A03 practice |
3. Probability distributions 2(c) Standardised scores 2(g) Quality assurance
Mini-investigation |
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10 |
T1/2 |
PPE preparation |
Gap analysis from past paper exam questions Statistical Enquiry Cycle |
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11 |
All |
Revision |
Gap analysis from PPE and past paper exam questions Statistical enquiry cycle |