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Year 10 GCSE Higher
Curriculum Map
This curriculum map provides an overview of the mathematics journey students will experience throughout the academic year. It outlines the sequence of mathematical topics and highlights the key assessment points designed to monitor and support student progress. The curriculum is carefully sequenced to build knowledge progressively, with each unit providing the foundation for future learning, ensuring all students develop mathematical fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills appropriate to their age and stage.
| Half term | Unit(s) of Work | Key Assessments |
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Autumn 1 |
Number review: Rounding, Estimation, Decimals, Indices, Factors multiples and primes, simplifying surds | Unit Assessment |
| Algebra: Form and simplify expressions, Laws of indices, Expanding and Factorising including quadratics, Substitution, Standard form | Unit Assessment | |
Autumn 2 |
Shape: Pythagoras | |
| Algebra: Solving linear equations, changing the subject, sequences | ||
| Data: Averages, stem and leaf | Unit Assessment | |
| Fractions & Percentages: multiply and divide fractions, Conversions, Percentage of amounts, Percentage change, compound interest | Cumulative summative assessment | |
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Fractions: Add and subtract fractions | |
| Data: Scatter graphs | ||
| Ratio and proportion: sharing into a ratio, direct and inverse proportion, currency conversions | ||
| Data: Pie charts | Unit Assessment | |
| Shape: Angles in polygons, parallel lines | ||
| Graphs: conversion, Distance time, velocity time | Unit Assessment | |
Spring 2 |
Graphs: midpoints, Linear graphs, equations of a line, Parallel and perpendicular lines, plot and solve using quadratic graphs | Work Experience |
| Shape: Are and perimeter including circles, sectors and arcs | ||
| Data: Frequency polygon | ||
Summer 1 |
Shape: Trigonometry | |
| Shape: Surface area and volume of: prisms, cylinders, sphere, cone | Unit Assessment | |
| Shape: Transformations | ||
| Summer 2 | Number: Bounds | |
| Shape: Bearings | ||
| Algebra: solving quadratics, simultaneous equations | Key assessment week | |
| Probability: Venn diagrams, Two way tables | ||
| Algebra: Solving inequalities | ||
| Proportion: Compound measures (SDT, DMV, PFA) |
Homework
In Mosslands, we use the online learning platform SPARX to set homework, helping to reinforce classroom learning and develop independent study skills. Homework is assigned once a week on a Tuesday and is due the following Tuesday. The carefully sequenced tasks on SPARX challenge students and deepen their understanding of key concepts. By completing their weekly homework, students build responsibility, time management, and independent problem-solving abilities, all essential for academic success. Support is always available from the Maths team to ensure students can approach their homework with confidence.