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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: Multiply and divide decimals, Simplifying surds | |
| Algebra: Form and simplify expressions, Laws of indices, Expanding and Factorising including quadratics, Substitution | Unit Assessment | |
| Number review: Rounding, Estimation, Decimals, Indices, Standard form, | ||
| Shape: Pythagoras | ||
| Number review: Factors multiples and primes, | Unit Assessment | |
Autumn 2 |
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, Add and subtract fractions | ||
| Data: Scatter graphs | ||
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Ratio and proportion: sharing into a ratio, direct and inverse proportion, currency conversions | |
| Shape: Angles in polygons | Unit Assessment | |
| Number: Bounds | ||
| Graphs: conversion, Distance time, velocity time | ||
| Shape: Angles in parallel lines | Unit Assessment | |
Spring 2 |
Graphs: midpoints, Linear graphs, equations of a line, Parallel and perpendicular lines, plot and solve using quadratic graphs | |
| Work Experience | ||
| Algebra: Simultaneous equations | ||
Summer 1 |
Shape: Area and perimeter including circles, sectors and arcs | Unit Assessment |
| Data: Frequency polygon | ||
| Shape: Trigonometry | ||
| Shape: Surface area and volume of: prisms, cylinders, sphere, cone | Unit Assessment | |
| Summer 2 | Shape: Transformations | |
| Shape: Bearings | ||
| Algebra: solving quadratics | ||
| Data: Pie charts | ||
| 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.