This week marks the end of our unit on Probability, where students have explored chance and uncertainty beyond simple coin flips to understand key ideas such as theoretical and experimental probability and the likelihood of dependent and independent events.
Next week we move into the world of Geometry 📐. This focus over the intermediate years builds spatial reasoning and a deep understanding of geometric properties. Students will learn to calculate perimeter, area and volume for 2D and 3D shapes, progressing from simple figures to composite shapes and cuboids.
A key part of the curriculum involves exploring and describing the four main transformations: reflection, rotation, translation and enlargement using scale factors so that students understand how shapes move within a coordinate system. They will also investigate angles, classify them (for example, complementary and supplementary) and use their properties to solve problems in different contexts.
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.
