KS4 MATHEMATICS
KS4 means the start of GCSE topics for all groups in Year 10. Students will have seven lessons a fortnight and follow the Edexcel GCSE scheme of work as this is the external exam board we use for their formal exams at the end of Year 11.
Students will be entered for the Higher or Foundation tier based on their own ability to ensure that everyone is working at a level that is most appropriate for them.
KS4 Topics by year – FOUNDATION
- Edexcel
- Students are required to have the following specialist equipment with them for every maths lesson: a scientific calculator, protractor, and pair of compasses
Year 10
- Integers and Place Value
- Decimals
- Indices, Powers and Roots
- Factors, Multiples and Primes
- Algebra: the Basics
Term 1 Assessment
- Expressions and Substitution into Formulae
- Tables, Charts and Graphs
- Pie Charts
- Scatter Graphs
Term 2 Assessment
- FDP
- Percentages
- Equations and Inequalities
Term 3 Assessment
- Sequences
- Properties of Shapes, Parallel Lines & Angle Facts
- Interior and Exterior Angles of Polygons
- Statistics, Sampling and Averages
Term 4 Assessment
- Perimeter, Area and Volume
- Real-Life Graphs
Term 5 Assessment
- Straight-Line Graphs
- Transformations
- Ratio
Year 10 Mocks
Year 11
- Proportion
- Right-Angled Triangles: Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry
- Probability
Year 11 November Mocks
- Multiplicative Reasoning
- Plans and Elevations
- Constructions, Loci and Bearings
Year 11 February/March Mocks
- Quadratic Equations: Expanding and Factorising
- Quadratic Graphs
- Circles, Cylinders, Cones and Spheres
- Fractions and Reciprocals
Year 11 February/March Mocks
- Indices and Standard Form
- Similarity and Congruence in 2D
Vectors
Year 11 May/June External Exams
- Rearranging Equations, Graphs of Cubic and Reciprocal Functions and Simultaneous Equations
Year 11 May/June External Exams
Year 11 May/June External Exams
KS4 Topics by year – HIGHER
Year 10
- Calculations, Checking and Rounding
- Indices, Roots, Reciprocals and Hierarchy of Operations
- Factors, Multiples, Primes, Standard Form and Surds
- Algebra: the Basics, Forming, Rearranging and Solving Equations
Term 1 Assessment
- Sequences
- Averages and Range
- Representing & Interpreting Data and Scatter Graphs
- Fractions and Percentages
Term 2 Assessment
- Ratio and Proportion
- Polygons, Angles and Parallel Lines
- Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry
- Graphs: the Basics and Real-Life Graphs
Term 3 Assessment
- Linear Graphs and Coordinate Geometry
- Quadratic, Cubic and Other Graphs
- Perimeter, Area and Circles
- 3D Forms, Volume and Surface Area
Term 4 Assessment
- Accuray an Bounds
- Transformations
- Constructions, Loci and Bearings
Term 5 Assessment
- Probability
- Solving Quadratics and Simultaneous Equations
- Inequalities
Year 10 Mocks
Year 11
- Multiplicative Reasoning
- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions
- Further Trigonometry
Year 11 November Mocks
- Similarity and Congruence in 2D & 3D
- Quadratics, Expanding Triple Brackets, Sketching Graphs, and Graphs of Cubics & Quadratics
- Collecting Data
Year 11 February/March Mocks
- Cumulative Frequency, Box Plots and Histograms
- Changing the Subject of Formulae (more complex), Solving Equations from Algebraic Fractions, Rationalising Surds, and Proof
- Circle Theorems
Year 11 February/March Mocks
- Circle Geometry
- Vectors and Geometric Proof
- Reciprocal & Exponential Graphs, Gradient and Area under Graphs
Year 11 May/June External Exams
- Direct & Inverse Proportion
Year 11 May/June External Exams
Year 11 May/June External Exams
Key Contact
If you would like any more information about this subject, please contact Laura Heighway – laura.heighway@thebicesterschool.org.uk