August - October

Phase 1

Whole numbers

Working with whole numbersd and the four operations

Types of Numbers

An in depth exploration of factors, multiples, powers and roots

Probability

Exploring the concept of probability and calculating simple probabilities

Ratio

Working with ratios including sharing in a given ratio and calculating missing parts of a ratio.

Graphs, Charts and Tables

Working with a variety of statistical diagrams

Expressions - Expanding brackets

Expanding brackets of various types including single, double and squared brackets.

Function

Using function notation.

Solving Equations

Solving equations involving multiple steps in a variety of situations.

Statistics

Pupils will analyse data using statistical methods such as standard deviation and semi Interquartile range and communicate effectively.

Percentages

In this topic pupils will focus on applying their skills with percentages to problems that involve calculating previous amounts or compounding percentages.

Talking about remainders: Put your understanding of remainders to the test with these fun thinking routines!

Thinking about remainders (PDF, 56 KB)(opens new window)

Explore the links between fractions, decimals and percentages with this match up game!

Matching Fractions, Decimals and Percentages(opens new window)

Apply your research skills and knowledge of statistics to present information about the country we live in.

Picturing the World(opens new window)

October - Christmas

Decimals 1

Place value/ordering/decimal numbers/reading scales/ adding and subtracting decimal numbers.

Length

Measuring and exploring units of length in context.

Phase 2

Adding and Subtracting Integers

Pupils will be given the opportunity to work with algebra tiles alongside other representations.

Multiplying and Dividing Integers

Mean, Median, Mode and Range

Working with measures of central tendency and statistical descriptors.

Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

Multiplying and dividing decimal numbers by other decimal numbers. 

Surds

Simplifying surds and rationalising the denominators of fractions.

Pythagoras

Using the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate missing sides of a right angled triangle in many contexts. Pupils will also learn how to prove if a triangle is right angled given all three side lengths.

Volume

Pupils will expand their knowledge of volume through calculations involving volumes of other objects including cylinders, cones, pyramids and spheres.

Get an idea of scale by watching this video:

Maths FL task(opens new window)

Apply your knowledge of averages:

Maths FL2 task(opens new window)

Watch the demonstration of the Pythagorean Theorem in action

Maths FL3 task(opens new window)

January - Easter

Expressions & Substitution

Simplifying algebraic expressions. Subsstituting into algebraic expressions.

Angles

Types of angles, measuring and drawing angles

Phase 3

Fractions 1

Representations of fractions.

Working with equivalent fractions including simplifying and investigating the relationship betwen improper fractions and mixed numbers.

pupils will calculate fractions of a namount.

Adding & subtracting fractions.

Percentages & The Link

Exploring the percentages and their equivalence to fractions and decimals.

Scientific Notation

Expressing large and small numbers in scientific notation. Performing calculations with numbers in scientific notation.

Significant figures

Identifying significant figures and rounding.

Speed, Distance & Time

Exploring the relationship between speed, distance and time and performing calculations. Investigating units of all three.

Changing The Subject

Pupils will enhance their algebraic skills by learning how to factorise various types of expressions.

Factorising

Pupils will further develop their algebraic skills by learning how to factorise various types of expressions.

Right Angled Trigonometry

Pupils will be introduced to the basic ideas of trigonometry and perform calculations involving angles and lengths of right angled triangles in various contexts.

Explore the links between fractions, decimals and percentages with this match up game

Maths FL3 task(opens new window)

Angles: estimate angle size try this interactive task:

Maths FL term 3a(opens new window)

Work through this webpage:

Maths FL task b(opens new window)

Try your best to figure out this fun puzzle involving speed, distance and time:

Maths FL S2(opens new window)

Familiarise yourself with the N5 website. Here you can find yourself a vast number of resources to help you consolidate your learning.

Maths FL: N5(opens new window)

Easter - Summer

Solving Simple Equations

Solving one and two step equations including those with variables on both sides.

Coordinates

Working with Cartesian coordinate systems

Phase 4

Fractions 2

Multiplying and dividing fractions

Area

Calculating and working with the areas ofa variety of 2D shapes.

Volume

Calculating and working with the volume of cubes, cuboids and simple composite objects.

Circle

Identifying aspects of a circle and calculations involving area and circumference.

Symmetry & Transformations

Exploring both line and rotational symmetry and transformations of shapes and images.

Finance

Pupils will explore many aspects of effective financial management.

Arcs & Sectors

Pupils will investigate how areas and arc lengths of sectors can be calculated using previously learned circle properties.

Indices

Recognising and using index rules to simplify and evaluate expressions.

Similarity

Using properties of mathematically similar shapes to solve problems.

Easter -Summer

Home Learning: parent/child learning activities

S1  Area and Volume 

Unjumble the numbers and units to find some interesting facts.  Are there any that surprise you? 

Jumble (PDF, 298 KB)(opens new window)

S2 Circle 

Competition time! Do you know anyone who can get 100%?

Perfect Circle Competition(opens new window)

S3 Finance 

Taking responsibility for your money sooner rather than later.

Talking about money