Maths Year 8
MATHS YEAR 8 |
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Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
Negative numbers
Factors, multiples and primes
Geometry
Fractions/decimals/percentages
Algebra
Area and volume
Linear graphs
Averages and spread
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Rounding
Approximation
Decimals
Algebra 2
Indices
Ratio
Geometry 2
Bearings
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Vectors
Algebra 3
Expanding and factorising
Approximation
Probability and Statistics
Revise for end of year exam |
Assessment |
Assessment |
Assessment |
Unit tests twice termly |
Unit tests twice termly |
Unit test half - way through the term
End of year exam based on a GCSE paper
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How we assess students’ understanding in the classroom:
- ü We use mini whiteboards, which immediately show the understanding of whole class.
- ü We check how students found the homework which shows whether the class can repeat the skill.
- ü We create an environment which encourages students to ask questions, and this informs the teacher of any misunderstandings.
- ü We return to previous topics at the start of lessons which shows recall over time.
How we support learning:
- ü The students are taught in ability groups
- ü Lower ability groups are small with extra teaching support
- ü We produce appropriate revision material before assessments which encourages students to take responsibility for their own revision.
- ü We run revision lessons before assessments so students can go over any problems
- ü Drop in culture to give personalised support outside the classroom
How parents can support learning:
- Ø Make sure that students miss as few Maths lessons as possible.
- Ø If your daughter misses a Maths lesson, encourage her to catch up the work if possible before her next Maths lesson which may build on the work she missed.
- Ø Make sure that your daughter is organised with all equipment necessary for Maths lessons, in particular her mini whiteboard and marker, calculator and geometry set.
- Ø Encourage and support homework – set after every Maths lesson.
- Ø If your daughter is struggling with homework, guide them to look back at the work that has been done in class.
- Ø Contact the school if you have any concerns.