"Pure Mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas." - Albert Einstein
Maths is...
At Springwest Academy, our Mathematics curriculum is designed to ensure every student succeeds through developing deep knowledge, long-term memory, and a secure understanding of Mathematical concepts. We aim to empower all learners to become confident, resilient, and logical problem-solvers who can apply their learning in both abstract and real-world contexts.
Our approach encourages students to believe in their potential, feel a strong sense of belonging in the mathematical community, and engage in meaningful reasoning and problem-solving. We build fluency through guided practice and purposeful review, while fostering autonomous thinking and critical engagement.
By interleaving skills and applying mathematics in practical and functional ways, students will not only understand but apply their learning with confidence. Ultimately, we strive to develop young mathematicians who think deeply, engage fully, and flourish academically and personally.
Sequence of Learning
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Year group
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Autumn 1
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Autumn 2
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Spring 1
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Spring 2
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Summer 1
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Summer 2
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7
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Place value and calculation
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Calculations, negatives and fractions |
Fractions and indices |
Algebra |
Measures and areas |
Areas and FDP |
| 8 |
Expressions |
Angles and Formulae |
Area |
Equations and Sequences |
Number Theory and Coordinates |
Statistics |
| 9 |
FDP - Non Calculator and Linear Graphs |
Linear Graphs and Transformations |
Ratio, Proportion(Non Calculator) Angles and Similarity
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Angles, Similarity and Trigonometry |
Probability, Maps and Constructions |
Percentages, Maps and Constructions |
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10
Foundation
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Indices and Decimals
Algebraic Expressions |
Percentages
Averages, Range and
Representation of Data |
Formulae and Equations
Factors and Multiples |
Rearranging Formulae and Sequences
Coordinates and Linear Graphs |
Unit 9 - Speed Distance and Time |
Revision |
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10
Higher
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Indices, Surds and Decimals
Expressions and Identities |
Circle Theorems
Primes and Bounds |
Formulae, Simultaneous Equations, Sequences
Statistics and Probability |
Quadratics
Coordinate Geometry |
Advanced Fractions
Ratio and Proportion
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Revision |
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11
Foundation
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Inequalities
Calculations, Rounding & Estimation
Measures & Real Life Graphs
Quadratics & Non Linear Graphs |
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Ratio
Unit 6 - Data & Probability |
Vectors & Similar Shapes |
Revision |
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11
Higher
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Further Trigonometry
Area & Volume
Measures & Real Life Graphs |
Equations & Inequalities
Non Linear Graphs & Functions |
Further Stats & Probability
Vectors & Exact Trig Values |
Revision |
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GCSE EXAM: EDEXCEL
