Key Stage 3

Lesson Times

In Years 7, 8 and 9, all pupils will have 3 x 1 hour lessons each week

As well as learning the specific topics allocated to each year group, pupils will also practise mental arithmetic and problem solving skills on a regular basis.

Year 7 Syllabus

Pupils in Year 7 study the following topics:

  • Arithmetic
  • Co-ordinates
  • Decimals
  • Angles
  • Shape
  • Using a calculator
  • Number patterns
  • Algebra
  • Measurement
  • Statistics and probability
  • Mental calculations
  • Problem solving

Year 8 Syllabus

Pupils in Year 8 study the following topics:

  • Arithmetic
  • Percentages
  • Ratio
  • Directed Numbers
  • Area
  • Vectors and Enlargement
  • Reflections and Rotations
  • Algebra
  • Graphs
  • Polygons
  • Solids
  • Probability
  • Mental methods
  • Problem Solving

Year 9 Syllabus

Pupils in Year 9 study the following topics:

  • Arithmetic
  • Probability
  • Area and Volume
  • Enlargement
  • Reciprocals and Indices
  • Percentages
  • Statistics
  • Estimation and Significant Figures
  • Graphs
  • Algebra
  • Pythagoras and Applications
  • Trigonometry
  • Loci
  • Number Patterns