Maths – Beckfoot School

To provide a high quality mathematics education and a passion for problem solving.

Maths at Beckfoot provides pupils with the skills and knowledge to:

understand the world
reason mathematically
use their skills to problem solve in the real world
gain an appreciation for the power of mathematics and its intricacies
develop a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject
be fluent in key mathematical concepts

Using expert teachers as guides, our students are encouraged to develop a detailed knowledge of the overview of maths as well as focusing on key topics .

Enrichment

Our LRC features a carefully selected collection of mathematical books that inspire curiosity and encourage independent exploration. Students can attend the Axiom Maths group which provides a space for students to engage with challenging problems, puzzles, and real-world applications of maths in a supportive, collaborative environment. Activities such as the Chess Club and Cards Club foster strategic thinking, pattern recognition and probability skills. Students are frequently provided with opportunities to develop their cultural capacity by incorporating current affairs into our lessons. For example, business and financial statistics.

Assessment

Internal assessments will take place throughout each year to monitor student progress and further inform teaching and learning. All formal assessments will be marked using GCSE mark schemes, and all progress will be reported to parents and carers.

KS4 Specification

AQA | Mathematics | GCSE | GCSE Mathematics

Careers

Maths will provide pupils with a variety of transferable skills that will prepare them for employment in a multitude of sectors. These include:

Accountancy
Data Analysis
Teaching
Statistics
Engineering

Curriculum Overview

Year	Cycle 1	Cycle 2	Cycle 3
Year 7	Number – written methods, use of a calculator, types of numbers, faction arithmetic and FDP equivalence Algebra – sequences and simplifying and solving Geometry and measures – area perimeter Statistics – MMMR, averages Ratio, proportion and rates of change – ratio	Number – percentages, multiples, factors, primes and decimals Ratio, proportion and rates of change – scales Geometry and measures – area and circumference of a circle, geometry and surface area Algebra – equation, coordinates, straight line graphs	Geometry and measure – volume, angles Ratio, proportion and rates of change – ratio Statistics – graphs and charts
Year 8	Number – negatives, rounding Geometry and measure – draw lines and angles, area, perimeter and volume, Pythagoras Algebra – expanding and simplifying expressions, equations Ration, proportion and rates of change – scales Statistics – scatter graphs	Number – BIDMAS and decimals, fractions, percentages Algebra – sequences, inequalities, simultaneous equations Statistics – data types, averages, data representation Geometry and measure – Transformations 1 Ratio, proportion and rates of change – ratio	Algebra – linear graphs Geometry and measures – 2D and 3D shapes Probability
Year 9	Foundation Number – Types of number, LCM/HCF, fractions, decimals Algebra – sequences, working with symbols, coordinates and linear graphs Geometry and Measure – angle facts Higher Number – prime factors, surds, rounding, estimating and accuracy Algebra – working with symbols, sequences, equations Ratio, proportion and rates of change – ratio, probability	Foundation Number – percentages, indices and standard form Algebra – equations and inequalities, formulae Geometry and measure – volume and area, constructions, Pythagoras theorem Ratio, proportion and rates of change – compound measures Higher Number – Indices and standard form, percentages Algebra – formulae, simultaneous equations, inequalities Geometry and measure – transformations, Pythagoras Probability	Foundation Statistics – collecting data, representing data, statistical measures Algebra – quadratics, simultaneous equations Geometry and measure – reflect, rotate, translate, trigonometry Ratio, proportion and rates of change – ratio and proportion Higher Statistics – collecting data, statistical measures Number – fractions, decimals Geometry – construction and loci, trigonometry, circle theorems Algebra – quadratics
Year 10	Foundation Number – fractions and decimals, percentages Geometry and measure – angles, area and perimeter Algebra – working with symbols Higher Number – fraction and decimals Geometry and measure – angles and area, Pythagoras, area and volume, trigonometry Algebra – working with symbols, equations and formulae Ratio, proportion and rates of change – ratio	Foundation Algebra – equations, coordinates and graphs, formulae Geometry and measure – constructions, loci Ratio, proportion and rates of change – similarity Probability Number – indices and standard form Higher Geometry and measure – Properties of polygons, reflection, rotation and translation, properties of circles, enlargement, construction, loci Algebra – real life graphs Ratio, proportion and rates of change – proportion, compound measures	Foundation Geometry and measure – transformations, Pythagoras, measures, properties of polygons Algebra – quadratics, simultaneous equations Ratio, proportion and rates of change – proportion Higher Algebra – quadratic equations, cubic, circular and exponential functions, transforming functions Geometry and measures – vectors, trigonometry, area and volume Ratio, proportion and rates of change – similarity Statistics – scatter graphs
Year 11	Foundation Numbers – types of number, percentages Algebra – sequences, working with symbols, linear graphs Geometry and measure – trigonometry, area and perimeter Ratio, proportion and rates of change – compound measures, ratio Statistics – statistical measures Higher Statistics – statistical measures, data Number – indices and standard form, percentages, surds Geometry and measure – trigonometry, angles and area, area and volume Algebra – iteration, linear graphs Ratio, proportion and rates of change – ratio	Foundation Probability Algebra – equations, formulae Number – fractions and decimals, indices Geometry and measure – transformations, scales, volume and surface area Higher Geometry and measure – properties of circles, transformations, Pythagoras, construction Probability Algebra – inequalities, equations and formulae, simultaneous equations, quadratic equations, sequences Number – fractions and decimals, prime factors Ratio, proportion and rates of change – real life graphs	Foundation Statistics – representing data Algebra – coordinates and graphs, quadratics Geometry and measures – loci, Pythagoras, vectors, angles Higher Geometry and measures – vectors Algebra – transforming functions, working with symbols