Year 8 – Mathematics

Head of Subject: Mrs F Wilmot


Intended Outcomes

Year 8 continues to bridge the work started at Primary School and that needed for GCSE by looking at Algebra, Statistics and Probability as well as more advanced material on Number and Geometry. 

  • Course Implementation

    Algebraic Notation and Manipulation 

    This module recaps the algebra taught in Primary School and extends it into forming expressions, collecting like terms, multiplying over a bracket and factorising algebraic expressions. Assessment will be via continual assessment of classwork and homework and includes a more formal test. 

    Formulae and Sequences 

    This module continues the work of the previous one and extends the use of algebra in using, and substituting, into formulae and sequences, including square and triangular numbers, the Fibonacci sequence and generating linear sequences including find the nth term. Assessment will be via continual assessment of classwork and homework and includes a more formal test. 

    Equations 

    This module introduces the idea of equations and how to solve them, extending into solving linear equations with the unknown on both sides of the equation and including brackets. Assessment will be via continual assessment of classwork and homework and includes a more formal test. 

    Linear Graphs 

    This module starts with using and plotting coordinates in all 4 quadrants and develops into graphing linear functions by completing a table and then into finding gradients and intercepts of straight lines, finally looking at finding the equations of straight lines by using the gradient and intercept method. Assessment will be via continual assessment of classwork and homework and includes a more formal test. 

    Ratio 

    In this module students will learn what a ratio is, compare using ratios and understand the links to previous work on fractions, decimals and percentages, be able to divide quantities in a given ratio and find a quantity given the ratio and one other quantity. Assessment will be via continual assessment of classwork and homework and includes a more formal test. 

    Statistics 

    This module includes work on statistical diagrams such as pictograms, bar charts and pie charts, and on statistical averages from finding the mode, median and mean from lists to finding averages from tabulated data. Assessment will be via continual assessment of classwork and homework and includes a more formal test. 

    Probability 

    This module is an introduction to probability, from understanding that the probabilities of all possible events sum to one, to using tables, grids and Venn and Carroll diagrams to represent and solve probability problems. Assessment will be via continual assessment of classwork and homework and includes a more formal test. 

    Angles in Parallel Lines 

    This module takes the work on Angles from Year 7 and develops it further by looking at angles in parallel lines. Assessment will be via continual assessment of classwork and homework and includes a more formal test. 

    Circles, Prisms and Cylinders 

    The module starts with work on both the circumference and area of circles and shapes involving parts of circles through to work on finding the surface area and volume of prisms and cylinders. Assessment will be via continual assessment of classwork and homework and includes a more formal test. 

    Transformations and Constructions 

    Transformation Geometry explains how shapes are moved on a coordinate grid by using translation, reflection and rotation; Constructions concentrates on the accurate use of a pencil, ruler and compass which will be taught by constructing intricate patterns. Assessment will be via continual assessment of classwork and homework. 

     

Learning Impact

End of module assessments will test students factual recall of basic skills as well as the ability to apply these skills to solve problems. Marked test papers with both the student’s result and class average will be kept in the Knowledge Organiser to facilitate communication with parents and to use for revision for the end of year examination. 

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