Overview

Mathematics at King Ecgbert School follows a carefully sequenced curriculum, building on the work completed in primary school. Our teachers foster an environment where pupils enjoy mathematics and develop as successful, inquisitive learners.

All pupils, regardless of background, can succeed in mathematics at King Ecgbert School. Support is available for those with gaps in their knowledge through to pupils aiming to study mathematics at Oxbridge in Year 13. The department ensures all learners are equipped for further education and a wide range of career paths.

The curriculum aims not only to prepare pupils for external examinations but also to teach broader skills such as problem-solving and algebraic proficiency, which are essential for higher study in mathematics, science, and engineering.

All pupils have the right to study Mathematics until the age of 18. Post-16 options include Core Mathematics and A Level Mathematics. Enrichment opportunities allow pupils to develop their skills nationally, with links to the local Maths Hub, Sheffield University, the UKMT, and the AMSP.

Year 7

  • Integers and decimals

  • Number properties, fractions

  • Proportion and percentages

  • Measures

  • 2D shape properties

  • Angles

  • Area and perimeter

  • Algebra – expressions and equations

Year 8

  • Ratio

  • Algebra – expressions and equations

  • Area and perimeter

  • Circles

  • Averages

  • Statistical diagrams

  • Probability

  • Angles in parallel lines

  • Volume and surface area

  • Sequences

  • Linear graphs

  • Transformations

Year 9

  • Rounding and estimation

  • Number properties

  • Fractions and percentages

  • Ratio and proportion

  • Algebra – expressions and equations

  • Algebra – graphs

  • Algebra – quadratics

  • Angles

  • Sampling and averages

Year 10

Higher

  • Simultaneous equations

  • Quadratics and inequalities

  • Pythagoras and trigonometry

  • Statistical diagrams

  • Transformations

  • Construction and loci

  • Surface area and volume

  • Probability

  • Similarity and congruence

  • Compound measures

Foundation

  • Probability

  • Statistical diagrams

  • Surface area and volume

  • Pythagoras and trigonometry

  • Transformations

  • Construction and loci

  • Percentages

  • Compound measures

  • Simultaneous equations

  • Algebra – graphs

  • Algebra – quadratics

Year 11

Higher

  • Direct and inverse proportion

  • Pythagoras and trigonometry

  • Algebra – graphs

  • Algebraic fractions

  • Functions

  • Circle theorems

  • Vectors

  • Bespoke revision

Foundation

  • Volume and surface area

  • Similarity and congruence

  • Vectors

  • Trigonometry

  • Bespoke revision

Exam board

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Specification

Years 12 & 13

We offer A Level Mathematics, Core Mathematics, and Further Mathematics at Key Stage 5.