If you require any further information about the curriculum we are following in this subject, please contact the Head of Department.
All students develop their understanding in Number, Algebra, Ratio Proportion and Rates of Change, Geometry and Measures, Probability and Handling Data, whilst being able to use and apply these skills appropriately.
Class lessons include discussion of topics, but students also work individually completing questions related to the skills taught and applying these to problem solving questions. Year 7 and 8 have a spiral structure with Year 8 chapters following on from the Year 7 chapters, extending learning and understanding. Chapters during the year review and build on topics previously completed. Homework plays a very important part in the learning process. There are 2 homeworks a week:
