Level 3
B1
B2
Notes
Number, Money and Measure
Estimation and
rounding
I can round a number using an
appropriate degree of
accuracy, having taken into
account the context of the
problem.
MNU 3-01a
Page 8
Ex 1.2
Rounding Whole
Numbers
Page 19
Ex 1.12
Estimate then
calculate.
Page 69
Ex 6.2
Rounding Decimals to
the nearest whole
number.
Page 71
Ex 6.3
Page 6
Ex 1.1
Knowing to round
money to 2dp from
calculator answers
Page 81
Ex 6.11
Number and number
processes
I can use a variety of methods
to solve number problems in
familiar contexts, clearly
communicating my processes
and solutions.
MNU 3-03a
including addition,
subtraction, multiplication,
I can continue to recall number
division and negative
facts quickly and use them
numbers
accurately when making
calculations.
MNU 3-03b
Rounding to 1dp
Ch1 Whole Numbers
Ch 2 Decimals
Chapter 1 Whole
Numbers and
Decimals
Covered with worded
questions in these
chapters
See Note
See Note
Use of Mathletics
regularly.
I can use my understanding of
numbers less than zero to
solve simple problems in
context.
Chapter 2
Page 23 - 29
Thermometers, then
adding negatives.
Writing statements
about negatives with
inequality signs.
Page 16
Ex 1.9
Questions 1 – 8
Multiples and Factors
including LCM and
HCF.
MNU 3-04a
I have investigated strategies
for identifying common
multiples and common factors,
explaining my ideas to others,
and can apply my
understanding to solve related
problems.
Multiples, factors
and primes
MTH 3-05a
I can apply my understanding
of factors to investigate and
identify when a number is
prime.
MTH 3-05b
Powers and roots
Page 28 - 29
Ex 2.2
Question 2 onwards
Having explored the notation
and vocabulary associated with
whole number powers and the
advantages of writing numbers
in this form, I can evaluate
powers of whole numbers
mentally or using technology.
MTH 3-06a
Page 28
Ex 2.2
Question 1
Page 17
Ex 1.9
Questions 9 - 14
Page 18 – 19
Ex 1.10
Sieve of Erastothenes
(B1)
Mixed multiples,
factors and primes
questions (B2).
Squares and Cubes
I can solve problems by
carrying out calculations with a
wide range of fractions,
decimal fractions and
percentages, using my
answers to make comparisons
and informed choices for reallife situations.
Mixed between these
chapters, basics
Chapter 4 Fractions
Chapter 5 Fractions
Chapter 6 Decimals Chapter 7 Percentages introduced at Level 2
Chapter 9 Percentages
but worth working
through again.
MNU 3-07a
By applying my knowledge of
equivalent fractions and
common multiples, I can add
and subtract commonly used
fractions.
Fractions, decimal
fractions and
percentages including ratio
Page 40 – 43
Ex 4.2, 4.3,
4.4, 4.5
Page 46 – 49
Ex 5.1, 5.2,
5.3, 5.4
MTH 3-07b
and proportion
Having used practical, pictorial
and written methods to develop
my understanding, I can
convert between whole or
mixed numbers and fractions.
Page 45 - 46
Ex 4.8, 4.9, 4.10
Page 53
Ex 5.8
MTH 3-07c
I can show how quantities that
are related can be increased or
decreased proportionally and
apply this to solve problems in
everyday contexts.
MNU 3-08a
Equivalent fractions
and Simplifying only
(B1)
Equivalent fractions,
simplifying, adding
and subtracting
(B2)
Basic conversions,
including multiplying a
fraction by a whole
number and
converting the
answer.
(B1) Covers all
required.
Chapter 15 Ratio
Chapter 8 Ratio and
Proportion
(B2) Includes all B1
work, and Direct
Proportion
When considering how to
spend my money, I can source,
compare and contrast different
contracts and services, discuss
their advantages and
disadvantages, and explain
which offer best value to me.
MNU 3-09a
Money
RBS Financial Project
I can budget effectively, making
use of technology and other
methods, to manage money
and plan for future expenses.
MNU 3-09b
Chapter 11 Time
Time
Using simple time periods, I
can work out how long a
journey will take, the speed
travelled at or distance
covered, using my knowledge
of the link between time, speed
and distance.
Chapter 14, Time,
Distance and Speed
Page 138
Ex 11.5
12 and 24 hour time,
Time Intervals
covered at previous
levels, but probably
worth revisiting.
Average Speed
MNU 3-10a
Page 146 – 150
Ex 14.4 – 14.8
Calculating Speed,
Distance and Time
individually, then
putting all three
together.
Mixed through
chapters, basics
introduced at Level 2
but worth working
through again.
Chapter 7
Measurement
I can solve practical problems
by applying my knowledge of
measure, choosing the
appropriate units and degree of
accuracy for the task and using
a formula to calculate area or
volume when required.
Measurement
MNU 3-11a
Having investigated different
routes to a solution, I can find
the area of compound 2D
shapes and the volume of
compound 3D objects, applying
my knowledge to solve
practical problems.
Page 124
Ex 10.7
Page 125
Ex 10.8
Patterns and
relationships
Chapter 9 Area
Area of a RightAngled Triangle
Page 185
Ex 16.6
Chapter 15 Volume
Calculating Volume
Page 126
Ex 10.9
Page 84
Ex 9.4
Area of Composite
Shapes
Page 157
Ex 15.3
Volume of Composite
Shapes
MTH 3-11b
Mathematics –
its impact on the
world, past, present
and future
Perimeter and Area
I have worked with others to
research a famous
mathematician and the work
they are known for, or
investigated a mathematical
topic, and have prepared and
delivered a short presentation.
Mathematician Project
MTH 3-12a
Having explored number
sequences, I can establish the
set of numbers generated by a
given rule and determine a rule
for a given sequence,
expressing it using appropriate
notation.
Page 26
Ex 2.1
Page 56
Ex 6.1
Sequences
MTH 3-13a
10 Ticks
Level 5 Pack 5
Page 8
Substitution
I can collect like algebraic
terms, simplify expressions and
evaluate using substitution.
MTH 3-14a
Expressions and
equations
Having discussed ways to
express problems or
statements using mathematical
language, I can construct, and
use appropriate methods to
solve, a range of simple
equations.
Page 159 – 162
Ex 13.5, 13.6, 13.7
Page 155 - 159
Ex 13.1, 13.2,
13.3, 13.4
Page 115 – 116
Ex 12.1, 12.2
Page 117 – 121
Ex 12.3, 12.4, 12.5,
12.6, 12.7
MTH 3-15a
I can create and evaluate a
simple formula representing
information contained in a
diagram, problem or statement.
Simplifying Like Terms
(B1) Includes
constructing
equations from given
diagrams.
(B2) Includes
constructing
equations from given
problems.
Constructing word
formula, and formulae
in symbols from
diagrams and
statements.
Chapter 17 Formulae
MTH 3-15b
Shape, Position and Movement
Properties of 2D
shapes and 3D
objects
Having investigated a range of
methods, I can accurately draw
2D shapes using appropriate
mathematical instruments and
methods.
MTH 3-16a
Page 118 – 21
Ex 10.1, 10.2, 10.3,
10.4
Page 125
Ex 13.1
Page 128 – 135
Ex 13.3, 13.4, 13.5,
13.6, 13.7
Revision of Level 2
Shape Properties
(B2) includes
quadrilaterals
Page 167 – 170
Ex 16.4
I can name angles and find
their sizes using my knowledge
of the properties of a range of
2D shapes and the angle
properties associated with
intersecting and parallel lines.
MTH 3-17a
Angle, symmetry
and transformation
Having investigated navigation
in the world, I can apply my
understanding of bearings and
scale to interpret maps and
plans and create accurate
plans, and scale drawings of
routes and journeys.
MTH 3-17b
Constructing
Triangles
Page 49
Ex 5.1
Naming Angles
Page 55 – 56
Ex 5.5
Calculating missing
angles in a right angle
and a straight line
Page 58 – 59
Ex 5.7 and 5.8
Complementary and
Supplementary
Angles
Page 60 – 61
Ex 5.10
Vertically Opposite
Angles
Page 61 – 62
Ex 5.12
Angle Sum of a
Triangle
Page 126
Ex 13.3
Angle Sum of a
Quadrilateral
Page 165 – 166
Ex 16.3
Representative
Fractions (Map
Scales)
(B1) Bearings
Page 63 – 64
Ex 5.14
Page 172 – 174
Ex 16.6
(B2) Bearings and
Scale
I can apply my understanding
of scale when enlarging or
reducing pictures and shapes,
using different methods,
including technology.
Page 161 – 164
Ex 16.1, 16.2
Enlargement and
Reduction
MTH 3-17c
I can use my knowledge of the
coordinate system to plot and
describe the location of a point
on a grid.
Fully covered (B1)
Chapter 8
Coordinates
Page 30
Ex 3.1
MTH 2-18a / MTH 3-18a
I can illustrate the lines of
symmetry for a range of 2D
shapes and apply my
understanding to create and
complete symmetrical pictures
and patterns.
(B2) Four Quadrants
is Level 4
Fully covered (B1)
Chapter 2 Symmetry
Page 108 – 109
Ex 11.1, 11.2
(B2) Rotation is
Level 4
MTH 2-19a / MTH 3-19a
Information handling
I can work collaboratively,
making appropriate use of
technology, to source
information presented in a
range of ways, interpret what it
conveys and discuss whether I
believe the information to be
robust, vague or misleading.
Data and analysis
MNU 3-20a
When analysing information or
collecting data of my own, I can
use my understanding of how
bias may arise and how sample
size can affect precision, to
ensure that the data allows for
fair conclusions to be drawn.
MTH 3-20b
Page 103
Ex 10.8
Survey and Display –
collecting own data
and display on a
suitable diagram.
Bias not covered.
Not Covered
I can display data in a clear
way using a suitable scale, by
choosing appropriately from an
extended range of tables,
charts, diagrams and graphs,
making effective use of
technology.
MTH 2-21a / MTH 3-21a
I can find the probability of a
simple event happening and
explain why the consequences
of the event, as well as its
probability, should be
considered when making
choices.
Chapter 12
Information Handling
Chapter 10
Information Handling
Tables, Bar Graphs,
Line Graphs,
Frequency Tables, Pie
Charts (B1)
Conversion Graphs
(B2)
Mean and Range is
Level 4
Probability Activities
MNU 3-22a
Running Book 1 then Book 2 would cover the Level 3 course over two years (with additional resources required for
substitution and data analysis).
The repetition of the topics at the start of each Book 2 chapter would be beneficial for 'Consolidating' and 'Secure' and
it would lead into Level 4 work.