Mathematics and Computing

Mathematics

The Maths curriculum is sequenced to ensure mastery of a range of key mathematical knowledge and skills in the first years, so pupils can then progress this understanding when facing more challenging mathematical concepts at GCSE or A Level study.

Starting from Year 7, pupils develop a strong base in using number and algebra, building fluency to enable them to access linked areas as they progress in their studies.

Pupils cover a range of topics in each year, returning to them over the years to revisit key concepts and deepen their knowledge and understanding.  The curriculum is designed to be coherent, so pupils can see and make links between topics throughout the five year study.

In line with the latest thinking on the study of mathematics, curriculum resources have been 'atomised', with new material presented in smaller steps allowing for time for guided and independent practise to ensure a high success rate.

In Year 11, pupils sit the Edexcel GCSE Maths qualification.

Maths

 

Autumn 1 

Autumn 2 

Spring 1 

Spring 2 

Summer 1 

Summer 2 
Year 7 
Place Value 
Directed Number 
Expressions 
Equations 
Polygons 
Perimeter and Area 
Fractions 
Percentages 
Angles 
Constructions 
Properties of Integers 
Statistics 
Year 8 
Properties of Integers 
Sequences 
Ratio and Proportion 
Coordinates and Graphs 
Equations 
Transformations 
Perimeter, Area and Circles 
Number Sense 
Expressions 
Probability 
Year 9 
Whole Numbers and Decimals 
Indices and Standard Form 
Pythagoras and Trigonometry 
Bearings 
Inequalities 
Statistics 
Fractions, Percentages, FDP and Iteration 
Linear Graphs 
3D Shapes 
Ratio and Proportion 
Compound Measures 
Averages 
Year 10 
Equations and Quadratics 
Inequalities 
Transformations 
Surface Area and Volume 
Congruence and Similarity 
Multiplicative Relationships 
Angles and Circle Theorems 
Rearranging Formulae and Simultaneous Equations 
Pythagoras and Trigonometry 
Probability 
Linear Graphs and Further Graphs 
Year 11 Foundation 
Number 
Index Laws and Standard Form 
Expressions 
Constructions 
Bearings 
FDP 
Exam Preparation 
Exam Preparation 
Exam Preparation 
Exam Preparation 
Year 11 Crossover 
Ratio and Proportion 
Index Laws and Standard Form 
Equations 
Constructions 
Bearings 
Statistics 
Exam Preparation 
Exam Preparation 
Exam Preparation 
Exam Preparation 
Year 11 Higher 
Functions 
Proof 
Vectors 
Iterations 
Transformations of Graphs 
Exam Preparation 
Exam Preparation 
Exam Preparation 
Exam Preparation 

Computing

The Computer Science curriculum equips pupils with the digital literacy skills to go into a world dependant on the use of digital technology.

In Year 7, pupils learn about  concepts of cyber security - dealing with online threats and how to keep data secure. They start to build skills in computational thinking  through simple block programming before creating games based on more complex sequencing nad programming. 

Moving into Year 8, pupils explore text based programming and build their understanding of computer software and networks.

In Year 9, pupils embark on a major programming project, cover Internet programming languages and advanced spreadsheets.

Starting In Year 10, some pupils may continue study towards sitting OCR GCSE Computer Science, which focuses on more advanced programming, computational thinking and algorithms. The majority of pupils will study practical applications of computing via the  Edexcel BTEC Digital Information Technology qualification.

Computer Science

 

Autumn 1 

Autumn 2 

Spring 1 

Spring 2 

Summer 1 

Summer 2 
Year 7 
Binary Representation 
Python Turtle 
Flow Charts 
Python 
E-Safety 
Computational Thinking 
Year 8 
Systems Architecture 
Python 
Databases 
Security and Attack 
Python Project 
Computer Animation 
Year 9 
Algorithms 
Advanced Python 
Computer Networks 
Advanced Spreadsheets 
Data Representations 
Computational Thinking with Python 
Year 10 CS 
Programming 
Programming / Data Representation 
Programming / Systems Architecture 
Programming / Memory 
Programming / Networking 
Legal and Ethical 
Year 11 CS 
Programming / Algorithms, SQL, Languages and IDEs 
Data Representation 
Revision 
Revision 
Revision 
Revision 
Year 10 BTEC 
Component 1 
Component 1 
Component 2 
Component 2 
Component 2 
Component 2 Assessment 
Year 11 BTEC 
Component 2 Assessment 
Component 3 
Component 3 
Component 3 
Component 3 
Component 3 

Digital Information Technology

Year 10

Autumn 1

 

Component 1 A

  • Investigate user interface design for individuals and organisations

Component 3 Modern technologies
Autumn 2

Component 1 A

  • Investigate user interface design for individuals and organisations

Component 3 Cyber security

Spring 1

 

Component 1 B

  • Use project planning techniques to plan and design a user interface

Component 3 The wider implications of digital systems
Spring 2

Component 1 B

  • Use project planning techniques to plan and design a user interface

Component 3 Planning and communication in digital systems

Summer 1

Summer 2

Component 1C Develop and review a user interface

Exam

Year 11

Autumn 1

Component 2A Investigate the role and impact of using data on individuals and organisations

Revision
Autumn 2

Component 2B Create a dashboard using data manipulation tools

Revision
Spring 1

Component 2B Create a dashboard using data manipulation tools

Revision
Spring 2

Component 2C Draw conclusions and review presentation methods

Exam
Summer 1  
Summer 2  

 

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