Building Skills and Confidence in Maths – Term 1 Overview
What a whirlwind of a first term! Our students have tackled a mountain of mathematics while also growing in confidence with our school systems and expectations.
Ms. Rhodes and Mrs. Chaney would like to take a moment to reflect on what’s been covered, and to thank you for the kind emails sharing the joy your children are experiencing in Maths.
What We’ve Covered in Term One:
Year 7
- Special Numbers: Place value (to the billions), prime numbers, rounding, multiples (LCM), and factors (HCF)
- Whole Numbers: Addition and subtraction (up to 4 digits), multiplication (3 × 2 digits), division (3-digit ÷ 1-digit), using vertical algorithms and short division strategies
- Decimals: Place value, four operations using the above methods
- Integers: Introducing positive and negative numbers in real-life contexts (e.g. credit and debt), and all four operations
- Order of Operations: Using the B.E.D.M.A.S procedure
- Financial Capability: Comparing food prices to calculate meal costs and exploring budgeting for a school garden
Year 8
- Special Numbers: Prime and composite numbers, square and cube numbers, rounding, multiples, factor trees
- Whole & Decimal Numbers: Operations up to 6 digits using vertical algorithms and division strategies
- Integers: Applying positive and negative numbers to financial contexts
- Order of Operations: Including integers in multi-step problems
- Financial Capability: Budgeting to purchase and maintain a vehicle; covering living wage vs. minimum wage, W.O.F., registration, insurance, and comparing petrol vs. hybrid costs
Year 9
- Special Numbers & Place Value: Building on Year 8 with larger numbers and more complex factorisation
- Whole & Decimal Numbers: Advanced algorithms with 4 × 3-digit multiplication and multi-digit division
- Integers: Applying integer operations to everyday financial scenarios
- Order of Operations: Creating real-world equations and solving using B.E.D.M.A.S
- Financial Capability: Exploring vehicle ownership costs and deeper financial language
Looking Ahead to Term Two
Next term we’ll shift focus to Algebra and Measurement. A key priority across all levels will be ensuring students are confident with their basic facts and times tables up to 12 × 12, as this underpins success in new concepts. Strengthening these foundations will allow us to move forward more effectively.
Thank you again for your support—let’s keep the momentum going into Term Two!
Years 7 and 8 Maths: Revision Before the Exams
Year 7 have finished all 15 exam topics and Year 8 sit their exam on Tuesday. Students need a blue or black pen and a ruler.
Years 7 and 8 Maths: Starting Exam Revision Early
Over a third of Year 7 and almost half of Year 8 have started revising for end of year exams with an optional assessment of Topics 6 to 10.
Year 9 and 10 Maths: Revising for the End of Year Exams
Year 9 are finishing units on data, measurement and fractions. Year 10 are on linear equations. Revision material will be available over the holidays.
Years 7 and 8 Maths: Fixing the Gaps Before the Exams
Term 3 opened with unfinished topics assessed and corrected. Year 8 have moved on to Geometry, Year 7 to presenting statistics.
Years 7 and 8 Maths: Fractions, Data, and Measurement
Year 7s are working with fractions, Year 8s with sampling and data, and both year groups have completed units on perimeter, area, and volume.
Mathematics Years 9 and 10: Algebra and the Mid-Year Exam
Year 9 and 10 students are working through Algebra as a core part of the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. Mid-year exams are in Week 8, with homework set for both year levels next week.
Years 7 and 8 Maths: Statistics and Geometry
Year 8s are working through scale maps, bearings, and triangle construction. Year 7s are exploring data types and collection methods.
Mathematics in Years 7 and 8: Wrapping Up the First Topic
Year 7 and 8 students have almost completed their first unit, covering integers, BIDMAS, factors, multiples, primes, and square and cube numbers. Google Classroom is set up for independent practice and revision.
Mathematics in Years 9 and 10: Integers Done, What’s Next?
Year 9 has completed its unit on Integers, Powers, and Roots and is moving on to Expressions and Formulae. Year 10 is consolidating Number Concepts, with homework beginning next week.
Maths Gets a Fresh Start in Years 7 and 8
Ms Sheldon brings a primary and secondary maths background to Lincoln Road. Year 7s are working on estimation and order of operations; Year 8s are exploring indices.
