Year 8 Mathematics Curriculum
Topic | Further details about the topic | |
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Autumn Term | ||
1 | Ratio and Proportion, Algebra: Brackets, Arithmetic: Fractions and Percentages | |
2 | Probability – Two Events, Angles, Bearings and Maps, Formulae, Money and Time | Mathematics Enhancement Program |
Spring Term | ||
1 | Straight Line Graphs , Polygons, Circles and Cylinders, Units of Measure | Mathematics Enhancement Program |
2 | Speed, Distance and Time, Similarity, Questionnaires and Analysis | Mathematics Enhancement Program |
Summer Term | ||
1 | Base Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Indices, Standard Form, Fractions and Percentages | Mathematics Enhancement Program |
2 | Indices and Standard Form, Linear Graphs and Equations, Probability, Transformations and Statistical diagrams |
Assessment
Topic | Type of Assessment | |
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CAT 1 | GCSE grades 1 to 5 | 2 x 1 hour assessments |
CAT 2 | GCSE grades 1 to 5 |
End of Year Exam 1 hour non-calculator 1 hour Calculator ½ hour Speed Test |
Main Resources
Resource | Details | Term |
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Text books | MEP Books 8A and 8B | All |
Recommended Reading | Please see link on Maths home page | |
Recommended websites |
Mathematics Enhancement Program
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All |
Equipment | Pen, pencil, full geometry set and Casio scientific calculator | All |
Enrichment opportunities
Activity or trip | Day and time or term |
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Maths Challengers Club | Thursday lunchtime |
Junior Maths Challenge | June |
Junior House Maths Challenge | February |
Junior Team Maths Challenge | March |