Year 8 Mathematics Curriculum
Key topics to be taught this year:
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Autumn Term |
Topic |
Further details about the topic |
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1 |
Ratio and Proportion, Algebra: Brackets, Arithmetic: Fractions and Percentages |
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2 |
Probability – Two Events, Angles, Bearings and Maps, Formulae, Money and Time |
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Spring Term |
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1 |
Straight Line Graphs , Polygons, Circles and Cylinders, Units of Measure |
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2 |
Speed, Distance and Time, Similarity, Questionnaires and Analysis |
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Summer Term |
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1 |
Base Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Indices, Standard Form, Fractions and Percentages |
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2 |
Indices and Standard Form, Linear Graphs and Equations, Probability, Transformations and Statistical diagrams |
Assessments:
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Autumn Term |
Topic |
Type of Assessment |
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CAT 1 |
GCSE grades 1 to 5 |
2 x 1 hour |
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Summer Term |
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CAT 3 |
GCSE grades 1 to 5 |
End of Year Exam 1 hour non-calculator 1 hour Calculator ½ hour Speed Test |
In addition to the above there is a weekly revision sheet reinforcing core skills.
Main Resources:
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Resource |
Details |
Term |
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Text books |
MEP Books 8A and 8B
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All |
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Recommended reading |
Please see link on Maths home page
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All |
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Recommended websites |
All |
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Equipment |
Pen, pencil, full geometry set and Casio scientific calculator |
All |
Enrichment opportunities:
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Activity or trip |
Time |
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Maths Challengers Club |
Thursday lunchtime |
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Junior Maths Challenge |
June |
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Junior House Maths Challenge |
February |
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Junior Team Maths Challenge |
March |
