Maths Curriculum Pathway 2022-23 - Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5

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Maths Curriculum Pathway 2022-23 sets out term-by-term learning across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, plus Key Stage 5 pathways for Functional Skills Level 2 and higher-level GCSE. Key Stage 3 covers number and the number system, geometry and measures, ratio and proportion, mathematical movement on grids, shape and space, presentation of data, and handling information and measuring data. Foundation GCSE and higher GCSE focus on AQA topic areas, emphasizing revision, non-calculator written methods, calculator skills, and exam preparation for Y10 and Y11.

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Key Stage 3 Maths Y7–Y8

Autumn term 1

Autumn term 2

Spring term 1

Spring term 2

Summer term 1

Summer term 2

Foundation GCSE (Y9–Y11)

Maths Y9 GCSE and Functional Skills

Key Stage 4 Maths Y10 (GCSE and Functional Skills)

Autumn term 1

Autumn term 2

Spring term 1

Spring term 2

Summer term 1

Summer term 2

Functional Skills Level 2

Key Stage 5 Functional Skills L2 Maths

Higher Level GCSE (Sixth Form)

Key Stage 5 Higher GCSE Maths

November examination entries for maths

Maths Curriculum Pathway 2022-23 Key Stage 3 This year the key stage three students will be working on a range of topics from numbers and the number system , geometry and measures, ratio and proportion, mathematical movements on grids , measures, shape and space, presentation of data , handling information and measuring data. They will be revising and practising good non calculator written methods but also developing their calculator skills , which will be essential for some topics this year, and good preparation for future external exams in Y10 and Y11 . | Key Stage 3 Maths Y7 Y8 | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | | Numbers and the number system
e.g. , negative numbers, prime
numbers, rounding, factors, multiples | Geometry and measures
e.g. , properties of 2D and 3D shapes, nets, angle rules | Number and calculating
e.g. , sequences, fractions, decimals, percentages | Ratio and proportion
e.g. , similar shapes, scale factors, enlargements, proportions for a recipe, sharing in a ratio
Mathematical movement
e.g. , coordinates, translate and reflect shapes on a grid | Measures, shape and space
e.g. , area, perimeters and volumes, metric units
Presentation of data
e.g. , construct and interpret pie charts and line graphs | Handling information and measuring data
e.g. ,
calculate the mean, range, mode and median
Algebra
e.g. , use a formula, basic algebra notation, substitute numbers for letters, solve a simple equation | Foundation GCSE Those students following the foundation GCSE pathway (Y9-11) will be concentrating on the AQA topic areas-algebra, geometry and measures, ratio and proportion and rates of change , statistics and probability. They will be revising and practising good non calculator written methods. Developing their calculator skills will also be essential for some topics this year and in preparation for external exams. | Maths Y9 GCSE and Functional Skills | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | | Geometry and | Number | Statistics | Algebra | Number | Algebra | | measures | e.g. , factors, | e.g. , graphs, | e.g. , using notation | e.g. , fractions, | e.g. , equations, | | e.g. , perimeters, | multiples, square | charts, tables, | and symbols, | percentages, | graphs, number | | areas and | roots, powers, | diagrams, | substituting, formula, | decimals, real life % | machines, | | volumes, circles, | indices, rounding | averages | simplifying | problems | coordinates, real | | 3D shapes | and estimating | | expressions | | life graphs | | Key Stage 4 Maths Y10-GCSE and Functional Skills | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | | Algebra
e.g. ,
sequences,
inequalities,
equations, | Geometry and measures
e.g. , angle rules, bearings, similar shapes and scale factors | Probability
e.g. , two-way tables, frequency trees, Venn diagrams, probability trees | Ratio and Proportion
e.g. , sharing in a ratio, best buy problems, proportions for a recipe | Geometry and measures
e.g. , enlarging, translating, rotating, reflecting shapes on a grid, accurate drawing and measuring | Number and measures
e.g. , metric and imperial measure, map scales, compound measures, speed, density | Functional skills Level 2 Students following the functional skills pathway will be concentrating on three topic areas – number and the number system, measures, shape and space and handling information and data. The work will be linked to real life situations and problem solving. They will be revising and practising good non calculator written methods. Developing their calculator skills will also be essential for some topics this year and in preparation for the external exams. | Key Stage 5 Functional Skills L2 M

FAQs

What topics are covered in Key Stage 3 Maths (Y7–Y8) in 2022-23?

Topics include numbers and the number system, geometry and measures, number and calculating, ratio and proportion, mathematical movement on grids, measures/shape/space, presentation of data, and handling information and measuring data.

What do Foundation GCSE (Y9–Y11) students focus on?

They concentrate on AQA topic areas including algebra, geometry and measures, ratio and proportion and rates of change, and statistics and probability, with frequent revision of non-calculator written methods and essential calculator skills.

Which areas are emphasized in Functional Skills Level 2 Maths for Key Stage 5?

Learners focus on number and the number system, measures/shape/space, and handling information and data, linking learning to real-life situations and problem solving, supported by both non-calculator and calculator practice.

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