Mathematics year 7 Medium term overview
Module Title:
symbols
Module Length:
2 weeks
Overall aims of the scheme:
For all students to improve their
understanding of symbols and reach an
appropriate level in this topic.
For all students to understand why we use
symbols
Inclusion: gifted and talented, SEN, EAL
 SEN: pathway 2/4
 G&T: pathway 5/6
 EAL: to focus on language of
transformation
 PP:
 LAC:
 Boys underachievement:
To support so as to reach targets or better
To use MyMaths and 10 QQ Pro to
encourage and challenge the boys against
each other
Syllabus References:
Core activities:
ICT Links:
To understand and recognise symbols. To be able use symbols
in a variety of ways, to be able to compare fractions
Literacy and Learning:
Learning through talk:
Paired and group work
Learning from text:
Work sheets, text books
Learning through writing:
Rich tasks, written explanations of some work
Assessment for Learning Opportunities:
Mini plenaries within lessons
Assessment in week 3
Numeracy Links:
Cross-Curricular Links:
to use other subjects especially science to see
importance of symbols
Student Leadership Opportunities:
.
WrL / Enterprise:
Extension/Enrichment Opportunities:
Number Pyramids / Crossed Ends
SMSC
symbols
Levels 7/8
Review
Core
Substitute values
into more
complex formulae
Expand double
brackets
Rearrange
formulas
Levels6/7
Level 5/6
Level 4 /5
Use algebraic
formulae
Use letters to
represent
numbers
Use simple word
expressions+
Use algebraic
formulae
Understand what
the various
expressions
mean and find
equivalent
Make general
statements using
symbols
Form and use
simple identities
Simplify
expressions with
brackets
Substitute into
formulas with
Use letters to
represent
numbers
Begin to use
simple word
expressions,
matching with
Level 3/4
Level 3Recognise odd
and even
Make general
statements using
symbols
Using codes
substitute letters
Recognise
number patterns
Understand
everyday
symbols and
symbols in
pictograms
powers.
use algebra to
Rearrange 2
prove statements step formulas
Know the
difference
between an
expression,
formula and
equation
Begin to use
algebra to prove
statements eg the
sum of 3
consecutive
numbers is a
multiple of 3
extension Find common
Consider whether
factors of
statements are
algebraic
alway true,
expressions
sometimes true ,
never true.
Rich
Number
Number
Task Yr 7 Pyramids/crossed Pyramids/crossed
ends (Nrich)
ends (Nrich)
expressions
Write expressions
Expand single
brackets.
Collect like terms.
Substitute values
for letters in
simple
expressions. Use
simple algebraic
formulae.
symbols.
Collecting like
terms[ up to 2
variables]
Understand what
expressions
mean eg 3a is
3xa or
a +a+a
Simplify
expressions with
several brackets
Rearrange 2 step
formulas
Number
Pyramids/crossed
ends (Nrich)
Simplify
expressions
for numbers and
shapes
Number
Number
Number
Pyramids/crossed Pyramids/crossed Pyramids/crossed
ends (Nrich)
ends (Nrich)
ends (Nrich)