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Mathematics Year 8

The mathematics syllabus in Year 8 consists of a series of topics linked to four attainment targets:

Attainment Target 1 Using and Applying Mathematics

Pupils are allowed to develop their thinking and analytical skills through appropriate tasks set within the other three attainment targets.

Attainment Target 2 Number and Algebra

Pupils spend approximately two weeks studying each of the following topics : Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Place Value and Rounding, Ratio, Negative Numbers, Sequences and Graphs, Equations, Formulae, Integers, Powers and Roots

Attainment Target 3 Shape and Space

Pupils spend approximately two weeks studying each of the following topics: Shapes and Measures, Lines and Angles, Length, Area and Volume, Co-ordinates, Transformations and Constructions.

Attainment Target 4 Handling Data

Pupils will collect data using an appropriate method such as a survey, questionnaire or internet research. They will then present their findings using suitable diagrams e.g. Pictograms, Bar Charts and Pie Charts. Finally they will analyse their results by considering the Mode, Median, Mean, Range, Pie Charts, Frequency Tables, Stem and Leaf and Scatter Diagrams.

Probability is taught as a separate topic.

Pupils are encouraged to express themselves orally, and through pencil and paper and calculator methods throughout the course.

ICT is increasingly used to enhance the study of mathematics.

A typical Year 8 mathematics lesson would consist of an oral and mental starter of 5/10 minutes, a main activity of 30/35 minutes and a plenary/summary session of 5/10 minutes. This is the format as recommended by the National Numeracy Strategy.

Year 8 are taught in half-year ability sets. Forms Willow, Oak, Maple and Beech are grouped into four ability sets and Forms Cedar, Elm and Rowan are grouped into three ability sets.