Key Stage 3 - Lower School - Year 7/8/9 – Mathematics Learning Objectives

For more information on the National Curriculum go to: www.qcda.gov.uk

Mathematical processes and applications

Solve problems, explore and investigate in a range of contexts

• Representing
• Analysing – use mathematical reasoning
• Analysing – use appropriate mathematical procedures
• Interpreting and evaluating
• Communicating and reflecting

Number

• Place value, ordering and rounding
• Integers, powers and roots
• Fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion
• Number operations
• Mental calculation methods
• Written calculation methods
• Calculator methods
• Checking results

Algebra

• Equations, formulae, expressions and identities
• Sequences, functions and graphs

Geometry and measures

• Geometrical reasoning
• Transformations and coordinates
• Construction and loci
• Measures and mensuration

Statistics

• Specifying a problem, planning and collecting data
• Processing and representing data
• Interpreting and discussing results
• Probability

For details on sub-strands go to the scheme as given by QCDA

Each student requirement is unique and is based on their individual needs. We would therefore require an assessment such as a GOAL test to ensure suitability before the student is enrolled on a particular course.