Mathematics

Key: GCSE content (C), Assessment (A) or Breadth (B), Skills (S).

Teachers follow the timeframe below and adapt the topics and timing according to the prior attainment of students in their class. It is important to consolidate and deepen
understanding rather than rushing through, so timings may differ slightly. Students are always encouraged to explain what they are doing and why. There are functional
problem-solving topics at the end of each unit and these provide richer activities in real-life contexts but do not contain any new knowledge. Students in Set 1 are given an
opportunity to study Additional Mathematics during Year 10 & complete the course at the end of Year11. This provides some alternative challenges and also gives them a taste
of A level. Additional Mathematics is very similar to the new GCSE but helps to deepen and stretch students’ understanding further. Students who take Additional Mathematics
in Year 10 will complete the GCSE course in Year 11 and take both exams at the end of Year 11. Students are mostly entered for GCSE Higher paper with Edexcel Examining Body.
Additional Mathematics is a FSMQ with OCR.

SET 1

Term Year 9 Year 10 - Additional Maths FSMQ (not a GCSE) Year 11

OCR examining body
1st half Autumn Term GCSE: Unit 14 Further statistics
Unit 9 Equations & Graph Drawing Statistics and sampling, cumulative frequency
Unit 1 Number Algebra: Solving quadratic equations & solving and histograms
Powers, decimals, HCF and LCM, positive and simultaneous equations algebraically and Unit 15 Equations and graphs
negative, roots, rounding, reciprocals, graphically Quadratics, expanding more than two brackets,
standard form, indices and surds Unit 13&5 More trigonometry sketching graphs, graphs of circles, cubes and
Unit 2 Algebra Revision of trigonometric ratios and Pythagoras’ quadratics
Algebraic indices, Expanding and factorising, Theorem in 3D Trigonometric graphs and
Equations accuracy and bounds. Sine and cosine rules,
(1/2)ab sin C, trigonometry and Pythagoras’
Theorem in 3D, trigonometric graphs
2nd half Autumn Term Unit 13 More trigonometry Cont’d
Sine and cosine rules, (1/2)ab sin C,
trigonometry and Pythagoras’ Theorem in 3D,
trigonometric graphs Unit 16 Circle theorems
Unit 2 Algebra
Unit 10 Probability Circle theorems and circle geometry
Expressions, substituting into simple formulae,
Probability; combined and independent events, Unit 17 More algebra
expanding and factorising, equations
experimental and conditional probability, Venn Changing the subject of formulae (more
Unit 3 Interpreting and representing data
diagrams and notation complex), algebraic fractions, solving equations
Averages and range, collecting data,
FSMQ start: arising from algebraic fractions, rationalising
representing data – Statistical diagrams and
Further Algebra surds, proof
relationships
Simplify expressions involving algebraic fractions
Unit 4 Fractions, ratio and percentages
and involving square roots.
Fractions
Recap: Set up and solve problems leading to
linear, quadratic and cubic equations in one
unknown, and to simultaneous equations in two
unknowns
Autumn Term Key AP1 November – focusing on number AP1 November –focusing on algebra in the main AP1 – Practice exam paper on problem solving
Assessment Date(s) with some add maths style questions focus
1st half Spring Term Further Algebra Cont’d
Manipulate inequalities. Unit 18 Vectors and geometric proof
Set up and solve linear and quadratic Vectors and geometric proof
Unit 4 Fractions, ratio and percentages cont’d inequalities algebraically and graphically Unit 19 Proportion and graphs
Fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion Direct and indirect proportion: using statements
Polynomials, functions and equations of proportionality, reciprocal and exponential
Add and subtract polynomials. graphs, rates of change in graphs, functions,
Unit 5 Angles Multiply and divide polynomials. transformations of graphs
Angles, polygons, parallel lines; Right-angled Find linear factors of a polynomial.
triangles: Pythagoras and 3D Pythagoras Complete the square of a quadratic polynomial. Revert to Additional Mathematics to
Theorem
complete the course focusing on calculus
Points, lines and circles
The line joining two points and kinematics.
The coordinate geometry of circles
2nd half Spring Term Graphs
Unit 2 Algebra & Unit 6 Graphs Sketch and plot linear and polynomial functions
Sequences and inequalities, simple proof Sketch and plot trigonometric and exponential
Real-life and algebraic linear graphs & line functions (review)
segments
Trigonometric Functions
Unit 7 Area and volume Review of earlier trig - including graphs and rules
Perimeter, area and volume, plane shapes and Know and use the identity tan𝜃 ≡ sin𝜃/cos𝜃
prisms, circles, cylinders, spheres, cones; Know and use the identity sin2𝜃 + cos2𝜃 ≡ 1
Accuracy and bounds Solve simple trigonometric equations in given
intervals.
Apply Pythagoras’ Theorem and trigonometry to
2- and 3-dimensional problems.
Spring Term Key
AP2 – All topics covered so far AP2 – All add maths topics except some calculus AP2 – Practice Exam Paper
Assessment Date(s)
1st half Summer Term Permutations and combinations Past papers, GCSE Exams
Probability diagrams
Factorials and the product rule
Permutations and combinations
Unit 9 Equations & Graph Drawing
Algebra: Solving quadratic equations The binomial distribution
Unit 15 (Quadratic) Equations and graphs Use the binomial distribution to enumerate
Quadratics, expanding more than two outcomes.
brackets, sketching graphs Solve problems about outcomes, including
problems in the context of probability.

Exponentials and logarithms

Properties of the exponential function
 Understand and use the laws of logarithms.
Reduction to linear form
Equations involving exponentials
2nd half Summer Term Unit 5 Angles and trigonometry & 13 More Numerical methods
Trigonometry (graphs only) Locating a root of an equation
Right-angled triangles: Pythagoras and Iterative sequences
trigonometry Gradients of tangents
Trigonometric graphs, and accuracy and Area from rectangles
bounds Area under a curve
Unit 10 Probability Applications of numerical methods
Probability; combined and independent GCSE Exams
events, experimental and conditional Calculus
probability, Venn diagrams and notation Differentiation (& 1st principles), Tangents and
normal & Stationary Points, (possible Max box
investigation), Points of Inflection
Introduction to Integration
As reverse differentiation
Area under a curve
Summer Term Key End of Year assessments on Additional Public exams GCSE late May and June (also
AP3 – End of Year tests that cover all topics
Assessment Date(s) Mathematics opportunity to sit Additional Mathematics Free
studied so far.
Standing Maths Qualification (FSMQ)
Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

NB Headings correspond to chapter headings in the Edexcel 9[1] book which your child will have an electronic pass to access. Much greater detail can be found in this electronic
form.

SETS 2ab & c (mixed groups 2c being smaller in number)

Term Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

1st half Autumn Term Unit 9 Equations & Graph Drawing Unit 16 Circle theorems
Unit 1 Number Algebra: Solving quadratic equations & solving Circle theorems and circle geometry
Powers, decimals, HCF and LCM, positive and simultaneous equations algebraically and Unit 17 More algebra
negative, roots, rounding, reciprocals, graphically Changing the subject of formulae (more
standard form, indices and surds Unit 13&5 More trigonometry (part 1) complex), algebraic fractions, solving equations
Unit 2 Algebra Revision of trigonometric ratios and Pythagoras’ arising from algebraic fractions, rationalising
Algebraic indices, Expanding and factorising, Theorem in 3D Trigonometric graphs and surds, proof
Equations accuracy and bounds

2nd half Autumn Term Unit 2 Algebra Unit 17 More algebra cont’d
Unit 10 Probability
Expressions, substituting into simple formulae, Changing the subject of formulae (more
Probability; combined and independent events,
expanding and factorising, equations complex), algebraic fractions, solving equations
experimental and conditional probability, Venn
Unit 3 Interpreting and representing data arising from algebraic fractions, rationalising
diagrams and notation
Averages and range, collecting data, surds, proof
 representing data – Statistical diagrams and Unit 11 Multiplicative reasoning Unit 18 Vectors and geometric proof
relationships Multiplicative reasoning: direct and inverse Vectors and geometric proof
Unit 4 Fractions, ratio and percentages proportion, relating to graph form for direct,
Fractions compound measures, repeated proportional
change.

Autumn Term Key AP1 November – focusing on number & AP1 – All topics covered so far (except some of AP1 – Practice exam paper on problem solving
Assessment Date(s) algebra the trig topics) focus
1st half Spring Term Unit 19 Proportion and graphs (part 1)
Direct and indirect proportion: using statements
of proportionality
Unit 4 Fractions, ratio and percentages cont’d
Unit 8 Transformations and constructions Unit 19 Proportion and graphs cont’d
Fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion
Nets, plans and elevations; transformations Direct and indirect proportion: using statements
Combined Transformations; Constructions: of proportionality, reciprocal and exponential
Unit 5 Angles
triangles, loci, scale drawings and bearings graphs, rates of change in graphs, functions,
Angles, polygons, parallel lines; Right-angled
Unit 13 More trigonometry (part 2) transformations of graphs
triangles: Pythagoras and 3D Pythagoras
Sine and cosine rules, (1/2)ab sin C,
Theorem
trigonometry and Pythagoras’ Theorem in 3D,
trigonometric graphs

2nd half Spring Term

Unit 5 Angles cont’d
Angles, polygons, parallel lines; Right-angled
Unit 12 Similarity and congruence
triangles: Pythagoras and 3D Pythagoras
Similarity and congruence in 2D and 3D
Theorem
including geometric proof Revision and practice papers
Unit 2 Algebra & Unit 6 Graphs
Sequences and inequalities, simple proof
Real-life and algebraic linear graphs & line
segments

Spring Term Key

AP2 – All topics covered so far & Unit 7 below AP2 – All topics covered so far AP2 – Practice Exam Paper
Assessment Date(s)
1st half Summer Term Unit 14 Further statistics Revision and practice papers
Unit 7 Area and volume
Statistics and sampling, cumulative frequency
Perimeter, area and volume, plane shapes and
and histograms
prisms, circles, cylinders, spheres, cones;
Unit 15 Equations and graphs
Accuracy and bounds
Quadratics, expanding more than two brackets,
sketching graphs, graphs of circles, cubes and
quadratics
2nd half Summer Term Unit 9 Equations & Graph Drawing Additional Mathematics Opportunity – stretch
Algebra: Solving quadratic equations and challenge
Unit 15 (Quadratic) Equations and graphs Taster on Add maths - calculus topics for GCSE exams
Quadratics, expanding more than two another 4/5 weeks may also cover more algebra
brackets, sketching graphs as continued support
 Unit 8 Transformations and constructions
Transformations GCSE revision week – opportunity to revisit
prior learning & complete an informal
assessment

Summer Term Key AP3 – End of Year tests that cover all topics AP3 – End of Year tests that cover all topics Public exams late May and June
Assessment Date(s) studied so far. studied so far except add maths
Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

SET 2c

Term Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

1st half Autumn Term This set follows the same work as sets 2a&b. Unit 16 Circle theorems
The pace may be adjusted during the year. The Circle theorems and circle geometry
final part of the year there will be Unit 17 More algebra
Set 2c does not exist in year 9 opportunities for more extended revision and Changing the subject of formulae (more
problem solving for this group. complex), algebraic fractions, solving equations
arising from algebraic fractions, rationalising
surds, proof
2nd half Autumn Term Unit 17 More algebra cont’d
Changing the subject of formulae (more
complex), algebraic fractions, solving equations
arising from algebraic fractions, rationalising
surds, proof
Unit 18 Vectors and geometric proof
Vectors and geometric proof

Autumn Term Key AP1 – Practice exam paper on problem solving

Assessment Date(s) focus
1st half Spring Term Unit 18 Vectors and geometric proof cont’d
Vectors and geometric proof
Unit 19 Proportion and graphs
Direct and indirect proportion: using statements
of proportionality, reciprocal and exponential
graphs, rates of change in graphs, functions,
transformations of graphs

2nd half Spring Term Unit 19 Proportion and graphs cont’d

Direct and indirect proportion: using statements
of proportionality, reciprocal and exponential
 graphs, rates of change in graphs, functions,
transformations of graphs
Revision and practice papers
Spring Term Key
AP2 – Practice Exam Paper
Assessment Date(s)
1st half Summer Term Revision and practice papers
2nd half Summer Term GCSE Exams
Summer Term Key A Public exams late May and June
Assessment Date(s)
Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

Headings and numbers in the sections correspond to unit numbers and headings in the Edexcel 9[1] book for which your child will have an electronic pass to access. Much greater
detail can be found in this electronic form

All sections will have C, B and S in them and each unit is designed to revisit prior learning, build and extend and then consolidate through problem solving, discussion and
reasoning questions. STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) related topics are explicitly marked against certain questions in the text. Major assessments will
follow the Assessment point dates in school.

AP1 refers to Assessment point 1, AP2 refers to assessment point 2, AP3 refers to assessment point 3

Extra support can be found on a number of different websites:

www.pearsonactivelearn.com - Active learn – directly linked with the edexcel course which has support in the form of videos and practice from the text books
www.mymaths.co.uk - Mymaths – which is now updated with 9-1 GCSE topics – students can complete the homework tasks or use the ‘lessons’ that are available for each topic
area
https://corbettmaths.com/contents - Corbett maths – where students can look at self-help videos and use the worksheets as well, for more practice
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/z38pycw bbc bitesize goes through different topics
http://studymaths.co.uk/ explanations on lots of different GCSE topics