Wallingford School

Mathematics

At Wallingford we aim to provide our students with opportunities to become flexible thinkers and confident Mathematicians. We do this by allowing time to practise arithmetic skills, allowing students to become fluent with number. We emphasise the importance of acquiring knowledge and being able to recall it through frequent, low-stakes quizzes. Students are asked to apply their knowledge to problems that require multiple steps to reach a solution. We want our students to express themselves clearly, through contributions in class and their written work.

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Key Stage 3 - Years 7, 8 and 9

Year 7, Terms 1-6
7.1

Algebra - simplifying, expressions, substitution (directed numbers and powers), solving equations, forming equations.  Ratio - writing, simplifying, sharing, writing as a fraction.  Angles - measuring and drawing, angle facts, calculating missing angles with reasons.
7.2

Using a calculator.  Coordinates, vertical and horizontal lines, tables of values, plotting graphs, y=mx+c. Transformations - reflection, rotation, translation
7.3

Data handling - mean, median, mode, range, mean from a table, drawing/interpreting bar charts, scatter graphs. Fractions - writing, simplifying, mixed, improper, calculations. Properties of number.
7.4

Fractions, decimals, percentages. Percentages. Calculations.  Area, volume, surface area
7.5

Inequalities. Sequences.  Rounding and Estimation
7.6

Roman numerals and time, Probability - two way tables, frequency trees, venn diagrams, Construction of triangles
Year 8, Terms 1-6
8.1

Fractions, Algebra - Expression, Simplifying, Expanding, Factorising, Substitution, Solving equations and Problem solving - Sequences, FDP
8.2

Percentages, Coordinates and graphs, Rounding and Estimation, Transformations - reflection, rotation, translation
8.3

Angles, Data handling - mean, median, mode, range, mean from a table, estimated mean, pie charts - Using a calculator, Properties of number
8.4

Pythagoras' Theorem, Calculations, Area, surface area, volume
8.5

Inequalities, Ratio and proportion - including fractions, decimals, percentages and ratio problems
8.6

Probability, Constructions
Year 9, Terms 1-6
9.1

Ratio and proportion, Angles, Straight line graphs, Algebra
9.2

Measurements and conversion, Rounding and Estimation and using a calculator, Standard form, Enlargements
9.3

Fractions, Properties of number, Percentages, Data
9.4

Pythagoras, Area, Volume, surface area
9.5

Inequalities, Calculations,  Compound measures,  Sequences.
9.6 Probability and logic sets

GCSE - Years 10, 11

Year 10, Terms 1-6
10.1

Expressions and formulas.

Solving equations (including simultaneous) - Higher groups only.

Quadratics - Higher groups only.

Properties of number, Indices and Standard Index Form
10.2 Rounding and Estimation. Error intervals and bounds. Transformations. Ratio and proportional thinking
10.3 Fractions, decimals, percentages. SLG. Scales and units of measure (inc speed and density)
10.4 Data
10.5 Perimeter and area of 2D shapes. Volume and surface area. Similarity. Pythagoras and Trig
10.6

Sequences. Angles and problem solving.

Venns and set notation - Foundation only
Year 11, Terms 1-6
11.1

Functions. Inequalities. Surds - Higher only.

Iteration - Higher groups only

Vectors. Probablility
11.2

Advanced Graphs. Real life graphs.

Algebra and Proof - Higher only.

Circle Theorems - Higher only
11.3 Bearings, Construction and Loci
11.4-11.6 Revision and exams

Mathematics A Level - Years 12, 13

Year 12, Terms 1-6
12.1 Algebraic Expressions. Quadratics. Equations and Inequalities. Graphs and Transformations. Straight Line Graphs. The Binomial Expansion. Circles.
12.2 Algebraic Methods. Differentiation. Integration. Exponentials and Logarithms. Trigonometric Identities. Vectors.
12.3 Constant Acceleration. Forces and Motion and Friction. Applications of Forces. Moments
12.4 Projectiles. Variable acceleration and Further Kinematics. Representations of data. Measures of Location and Spread. Correlation & regression with Hypothesis Testing.
12.5 Probability & Conditional Probability. Statistical Distributions. Hypothesis Testing. The Normal Distribution
12.6 Revision and Mocks
Year 13, Terms 1-6
13.1 Algebraic methods. Functions and graphs. Sequences and series. Binomial expansion. Radians. Trig functions. Parametric equations
13.2 Differentiation. Numerical methods, Integration, Vectors
13.3-13.6 Revision

Further Mathematics A Level - Years 12, 13

Year 12, Terms 1-6
12.1-12.6

Core Pure Mathematics: • Complex Numbers; • Argand Diagrams; • Series; • Roots of Polynomials; • Volumes of Revolutions; • Matrices; • Linear Transformations; • Proof by Induction; • Vectors; • Methods in Calculus; • Polar Coordinates; • Hyperbolic Functions; • Methods in Differential Equations; • Modelling with Differential Equations.

Decision Mathematics: • Algorithms; • Graphs and Networks; • Algorithms on Graphs; • Route Inspection; • The Travelling Salesman Problem; • Linear Programming; • The Simplex Algorithm; • Critical Path Analysis.

Further Mechanics: • Momentum and Impulse; • Work, Energy and Power; • Elastic Strings and Springs; • Elastic Collisions in One Dimensions; • Elastic Collisions in Two Dimensions.
Year 13, Terms 1-6
13.1-13.6

Core Pure Mathematics: • Complex Numbers; • Argand Diagrams; • Series; • Roots of Polynomials; • Volumes of Revolutions; • Matrices; • Linear Transformations; • Proof by Induction; • Vectors; • Methods in Calculus; • Polar Coordinates; • Hyperbolic Functions; • Methods in Differential Equations; • Modelling with Differential Equations.

Decision Mathematics: • Algorithms; • Graphs and Networks; • Algorithms on Graphs; • Route Inspection; • The Travelling Salesman Problem; • Linear Programming; • The Simplex Algorithm; • Critical Path Analysis.

Further Mechanics: • Momentum and Impulse; • Work, Energy and Power; • Elastic Strings and Springs; • Elastic Collisions in One Dimensions; • Elastic Collisions in Two Dimensions.