Mathematics Department Year 10H I Scheme of Work
Main text book – Edexcel Mathematics A Linear Higher (Pearson) with its supporting worksheets for homework.
The text book is on loan to pupils. Pupils must own a full Maths set and scientific calculator which should be
brought to each lesson. This equipment can be provided for pupils if they require it for a charge. The 10H I class
is the first of two set ability groups. Pupils are set after the summer test of Yr 9 or the September test (new pupils)
Topics are taught from the GCSE Higher Tier syllabus with teachers differentiating (upwards & downwards) to
support the very bright/weak pupils. Differentiation is supported by extension work in text books and work sheets.
Number, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, are the main assessment areas and these are visited once or twice a
term . Within these areas there will be problem solving, functional skills and tasks requiring mental methods and
the use of IT. Homework is given twice a week.
Autumn Term
Number
First half term: Prime Factors. Indices. Fractions and Problem – Solving.
Second half term: Decimals. Estimation and Rounding Off
Algebra
First half term: Sequences. Expressions, Expanding brackets and Factorising
Second half term: Further factorising. Solving equations (linear, simultaneous)
Geometry
First half term: Angle Properties (proof & problem solving). Bearings. Areas & volumes, elevations and plans
Second half term: Extending Pythagoras’ Theorem
Statistics
First half term: Averages (mean, median, mode, range)
Second half term: Statistical diagrams and the interquartile range
Spring Term
There is a Year 10 Spring Mathematics Higher Tier GCSE-type test topics currently covered. A Foundation Tier
test is available for pupils whose ability levels would be suited to this. Adjustments to class settings are possible
after a review of test results.
Number
First half term: Percentages (increase/decrease compound interest). Converting measures
Second half term: Decimals (lower/upper bounds recurring decimals, bounds of accuracy)
Geometry
First half term: Circle Geometry, Trigonometry. Constructions
Second half term: Transformations, Scale drawings, Loci
Statistics
First half term: Collecting and Recording Data,
Second half term: Probability (mutually exclusive events), Space diagrams
Summer Term
There is a Year10 Summer Mathematics Higher Tier GCSE-type test. A Foundation Tier test is available for
pupils whose ability levels would be suited to this. There are further adjustments to class settings for preparation
for Year 11.
End of Term Case Studies - Functional skills tasks using number, algebra, geometry and statistics
Number
First half term: Ratio, Proportion (Direct & Inverse)
Second half term: Consolidation and Revision
Algebra
First half term: Graph work (straight lines, line segments & midpoints) Equations of straight lines, Parallel &
Perpendicular lines, Real Life graphs, Regions, Inequalities. Formulae
Second half term: Problem – solving with Regions
Geometry
First half term: Congruence & Similarity, Symmetry
Second half term: Transformations (single & combined)
Statistics
First half term: Pie charts & bar charts, Probability (relative frequency) Consolidation and Revision
Second half term: Consolidation and Revision