Maths is usually taught in ability sets in KS3. The children will be using mental and written methods, as well as calculators and ICT, such as spreadsheets. They will be working on problems linked to other subjects, and also to everyday life, and topics they cover will include:

Numbers and algebra

• Rational numbers
• Ratio and proportion
• Calculating percentages
• Simplifying, adding and subtracting fractions
• Equations
• Calculations using brackets
• Formulae
• Accuracy and rounding
• Squares and square roots
• Highest common factors
• Lowest common multiples
• Negative numbers
• Decimals

Geometry and measure

• 2D and 3D shapes
• Geometrical problems using triangles and quadrilaterals
• Acute, obtuse and reflex angles
• Pythagoras’ theorem
• Reflections, rotations and transformations
• Coordinates
• Problems involving measuring
• Area, volume and perimeter
• Plans and diagrams
• Surface area of cubes and cuboids

Statistics

• Collecting data from surveys
• Frequency tables
• Using ICT for presentation
• Estimating and comparing probability
• Averages