KS3 Programme of Study

Throughout KS3 you will be following the requirements of the National Numeracy Strategy. Each term you will study topics from Number and Algebra, Shape, Space
and Measures, and Handling Data. Click on the pictures in the table below to see more details of the units of work covered each term.

Term

Year 7
Year 8
Year 9

Autumn

Spring

Summer

 

 

YEAR 7 AUTUMN TERM

Unit 1: Patterns in number
TM 1: Roofs
Multiples, factors, primes and divisibility tests
Patterns in calculations - strategies for x and ÷
INV: Prime and square numbers

Unit 5: Using symbols
TM 2: Tournaments
Letters for numbers: expressions, simplification..
Formulae
INV: Windows on grids

Unit 2: Sequences
TM 7: Two-step relations
Odd, even, square and triangular numbers
ICT and sequences: Spreadsheets
INV: Picks theorem

Unit 6: Coordinates and angles
TM 6: Direction and distance
ICT and shape: Omnigraph
Angles and lines
INV: Folding and dissecting shapes

Unit 3: Perimeter, area and volume
TM 9: Exploring the rectangle
Perimeter and area of simple shapes
Surface area and volume of cuboids
INV: Enclosure Problem

Unit 7: Display and analyse data
Informal assessment test
Processing and representing data; interpreting results
TM 4: Best size desk or INV/Statistical enquiry

Unit 4: Fractions, ratio and proportion
TM 8: Relations
Fractions and decimals
Ratio and proportion
INV: Best buys; Golden ratio, Fibonacci

 

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YEAR 7 SPRING TERM

ICT: Number and Spreadsheets

Unit 1: Calculations and measures
TM 5: Length of words
Calculations and estimation
Non-calculator methods; directed numbers
Measures

ICT: Graphs and Omnigraph

Unit 4: Fractions and percentages
Fractions
INV: Recurring decimals and fractions
Percentages

Unit 2: Equations
TM 12: Functions
Using expressions
Solving equation
Revision

Unit 5: Graphs
TM 10: Rectangle functions or INV: Bottles...
Graphs of linear functions
Graphs of real-life situations
Revision

Unit 3: Probability
TM 16: Three dice
Probability and theory
Probability and experiments
Informal assessment test

 

Unit 6: 2D representation of 3D
Plans, views and elevations
Nets of solids
Formal assessment test

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YEAR 7 SUMMER TERM

ICT: Transformations and Geomat

Unit 1: Transformations
Symmetry
Transformations
Revision: Shape, space and measures

 

ICT: Winlogo

Unit 4: Constructions in 2D
TM 14: Circle ratios
Angles and constructions
INV: Paths and pictures

Unit 2: Calculations and problems
TM 11: Missing digits or INV: Number puzzles
Non-calculator methods
Using a calculator to solve problems
Revision: Data handling

Year 7 examination

Unit 3: Sequences and graphs
TM 13: Border and inside or INV: Find the rule
Sequences
Mappings and graphs
Revision: Number and algebra

Unit 5: Collect, display and analyse data
TM 18: Correlation scatters
Displaying data
Averages and range
Data collection �preliminary ideas
INV/Project: Testing a hypothesis

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YEAR 8 AUTUMN TERM

ICT: Shape and Winlogo

Unit 1: Number and sequences
TM 17: Sets and subsets or INV
(or TM 23: Rates of Change)
Calculations with integers
Index notation; roots
Factors, multiples and sequences

ICT: Shape and Geometer's Sketchpad

Unit 4: Probability
TM 20: Heads or Tails or INV
Theoretical probability
Probability and experiments

Unit 2: Equations and expressions
TM 21: Expressions and Formulae or INV
Using expressions and formulae
Solving equations

Unit 5: Fractions, decimals and percentages
Percentages
Fractions
Fractions, decimals and percentages

Unit 3: Measures
TM 25: Triangle Ratios or INV
(or TM 17: Sets and subsets)
Metric and imperial units
Area and volume
Informal assessment

 

Unit 6: Angles and constructions
Lines, shapes and angles
Constructions
Formal assessment test

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YEAR 8 SPRING TERM

ICT: Equations, expressions and Excel

Unit 1: Formulae and equations
TM 26: Chunking and Breaking up or INV
Manipulating formulae
Solving linear equations

ICT: Modelling situations with Excel

Unit 4: Calculations and estimation
Multiplication and division of decimals
Rounding and estimation
Calculators and problems

Unit 2: Symmetry and transformations
Line and rotational symmetry
Translations, reflections and rotations
Enlargement
Informal assessment

Unit 5: Graphs
TM 29: Straight line graphs or INV
Coordinates in four quadrants
Graphs of linear functions
Graphs and real-life problems
Formal assessment test

Unit 3: Display and analyse data
TM 18: Correlation scatters or INV
(or TM 22: Comparing correlation)
Pie charts and scatter diagrams
Mean, mode and median
Stem and leaf diagrams

 

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YEAR 8 SUMMER TERM

ICT: Transformations and Geometer's Sketchpad

Unit 1: 2D and 3D shapes
2D representation of 3D
Volume and surface area of cuboids
Construction of triangles and loci
Shape investigation

ICT: Winlogo

Unit 4: Collect, display and analyse data
TM 24: Data relations or INV
(or TM 36: How do I handle data)
Construct and interpret diagrams
Statistical enquiry

Unit 2: Calculations and problems
Multiplication and division of decimals
Fractions, decimals and percentages
Proportion and problems
Number investigation

Unit 5: Solving problems
Solve problems using algebra and graphs
Ratio and proportion

Unit 3: Forming and solving equations
TM 27: Accelerating at the Acceleration or INV
Construct and solve linear equations
Graphs of linear functions
Informal assessment

Year 8 examination

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YEAR 9 AUTUMN TERM

ICT: Shape and Winlogo

Unit 1: Angles and shapes
Angles, lines and circles
Angles and polygons
Shape and tessellation (Pythagoras)

Unit 5: Probability
Theoretical probability
Probability and experiments

Unit 2: Fractions, decimals, % and ratio
Fractions
Percentages
Ratio

Unit 6: Calculations and constructions
Basic arithmetic and order of operations
Solve problems using a calculator
Constructions and congruency
Locus

Unit 3: Equations and formulae
Expressions
Equations
Trial and improvement
Equations and graphs
Revision

Unit 7: Handling data
Specify an issue and collect the data
Display data
Analyse data
Formal assessment

Unit 4: Graphs and problem-solving
(ICT) Graphs of linear functions
Graphs and real life problems
Informal assessment test

 

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YEAR 9 SPRING TERM

ICT: Winlogo assessment

Unit 1: Transformations and trigonometry
Symmetry and congruence
Transformations
Scale drawings; trigonometry

Unit 4: Sequences and graphs
(ICT) Sequences (nth terms)
Sequences from practical contexts
Functions and mappings

Unit 2:Place value and calculations
Powers of 10; standard form
Place value and rounding
Decimals and directed numbers

Revision and mock SAT examination.

Unit 3: Measures, area and volume
Measures
Area
Volume

Unit 5: Calculator methods, factors, powers & roots
Calculators and problems
Powers and roots
Mock exam feedback and ROAs

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YEAR 9 SUMMER TERM

Unit 1: Angles and trigonometry
Area, volume and Pythagoras
2D representation of 3D

Consolidation and preparation for KS4:

Handling data -
Statistical enquiry
Moving averages
Stem-and-leaf diagrams
Cumulative frequency

Number and algebra -
Indices, T&I
HCF, LCM and prime factorisation
Integers and Decimals
Checking answers
Order decimals and rounding
Equivalence and comparison of fractions
Fraction addition and subtraction
Percentages

 

 

 

Unit 2: Expressions, formulae and graphs
Expressions and formulae
Graphs and inequalities

Review and consolidation
SAT examination

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