Maths
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To spark numerical ingenuity, confidence and fluency by creating, challenging and championing your mathematical understanding.
‘Mathematics is a creative and highly inter-connected discipline that has been developed over centuries, providing the solution to some of history’s most intriguing problems. It is essential to everyday life, critical to science, technology and engineering, and necessary for financial literacy and most forms of employment. A high-quality mathematics education therefore provides a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematics, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject.’ Adapted from National Curriculum, DfE, 2021.
At Wolfreton, we follow the TCAT 5-year maths curriculum.
The curriculum for mathematics aims to ensure that all our students:
- Are equipped with the numeracy and mathematical skills they need for life
- Develop secure knowledge and understanding of why methods work
- Develop transferable skills such as logical thinking, problem-solving and constructing arguments
- Are inspired to develop a love and inquisitiveness of mathematics, to progress onto further mathematical study for their career
KS3 Curriculum
| Year | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
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7 |
Analysing and displaying data Number skills Expressions, functions, formulae, decimals and measures |
Fractions and percentages Probability Ratio and proportion |
Lines and angles Sequences and graphs Transformations |
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8 |
Number Area and volume Statistics, graphs and charts Expressions and equations |
Real life graphs Decimals and ratio Lines and angles |
Calculating with fractions Straight line graphs Percentages, decimals and fractions |
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9 |
Indices and standard form Expressions and formulae Dealing with data Multiplicative reasoning |
Constructions Sequences, inequalities, equations, proportion Circles, Pythagoras and prisms |
Graphs Probability Comparing shapes |
KS4 Curriculum
(GCSE Maths – Edexcel)
| Year / Tier | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
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10 Higher |
Number Algebra Interpreting and representing data Fractions, ratio, percentages Angles and trigonometry |
Graphs Area and volume Transformations and constructions Equations and inequalities Probability |
Multiplicative reasoning Similarity and congruence More trigonometry Further statistics Equations and graphs |
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10 Foundation |
Number Algebra Graphs, tables, and charts Fractions and percentages Equations, inequalities, and sequences |
Angles Averages and range Perimeter, area, and volume Graphs Transformations |
Ratio and proportion Right-angled triangles Probability Multiplicative reasoning Constructions, loci and bearings |
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11 Higher From September 2025 |
Circle theorems More algebra |
Vectors and geometric proof Proportions and graphs |
Revision |
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11 Foundation From September 2025 |
Quadratic equations and graphs Perimeter, area and volume |
Fractions, indices and standard form Congruence, similarity, and vectors More algebra |
Revision |
Homework
Homework for all year groups is set weekly.
At KS3 a 30 minute task is set on Sparx.
Sparx automatically adapts to the level of the student and so, if they use the videos for support, they should be able to complete the task in 30 minutes. Support sessions are run on two lunchtimes per week when students can complete the tasks with maths teachers for support.
At KS4 a 30 minute task is set on Sparx. In addition, Year 11 (and Year 10 post Easter) are set a 30 minute exam practice task.
The exam practice task is to get students used to the style of question they will face in their final exams and increases exposure to past questions. Students should seek support from their teacher if there are any questions they are unsure on.
Sparx automatically adapts to the level of the student and so, if they use the videos for support, they should be able to complete the task in 30 minutes. Support sessions are run on two lunchtimes per week when students can complete the tasks with maths teachers for support.
Extracurricular
Lunchtime drop in support sessions twice weekly.
Sixth Form
Wolfreton is part of The Consortium Sixth Form College and all sixth form course information can be found on its website.