KS4 SOW

Unit and Title Notes No. Teaching

Hours
N1 3. Fractions F1.2D order fractions and calculate a given fraction of a given quantity
F1.2E express a given number as a fraction of another number
F1.2G convert a fraction to a decimal or percentage
3
F1.2F use common denominators to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers
F1.2H understand and use fractions as multiplicative inverses
F1.2I multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers
1. Decimals F1.8B round to a given number of significant figures or decimal places
F1.8D use estimation to evaluate approximations to numerical calculations 3

F1.11A use a scientific electronic calculator to determine numerical results

A1 9. Algebraic Manipulation F2.1D use index laws in simple cases
F2.2B collect like terms 2
F2.2C multiply a single term over a bracket
11. Linear Equations and Inequalities F2.4A solve linear equations, with integer or fractional coefficients, in one unknown in which the unknown appears on either side or
both sides of the equation 4
F2.4B set up simple linear equations from given data

G1 14. Linear Graphs F3.3I recognise, generate points and plot graphs of linear functions
F3.3G find the gradient of a straight line
F3.3H recognise that equations of the form
3
y = mx + c are straight line graphs with gradient m and intercept on the y-axis at the point (0, c)

NB - straight line conversion graphs to be used as starters

S1 21. Geometry of Shapes F4.1B use angle properties of intersecting lines, parallel lines and angles on a straight line
F4.1D understand the terms ‘isosceles’, ‘equilateral’ and ‘right-angled triangles’ and the angle properties of these triangles
F4.2B understand and use the term ‘quadrilateral’ and the angle sum property of quadrilaterals
Y9 Term 1

F4.2C understand and use the properties of the parallelogram, rectangle, square, rhombus, trapezium and kite
F4.2D understand the term ‘regular polygon’ and calculate interior and exterior angles of regular polygons 5
F4.2E understand and use the angle sum of polygons

22. Constructions and Bearings F4.5B construct triangles and other two-dimensional shapes using a combination of a ruler, a protractor and compasses
F4.5D use straight edge and compasses to:
(i)construct the perpendicular bisector of a line segment
(ii) construct the bisector of an angle 4

F4.4D understand angle measure including three-figure bearings

F4.5C solve problems using scale drawings
F4.11B use and interpret maps and scale drawings
SETS 8. Set Notation F1.5A understand the definition of a set
F1.5B use the set notation for union, intersection, is a member of, is not a member of
F1.5C understand the concept of the universal set and the empty set and the symbols for these sets
3
F1.5D understand and use the complement of a set
F1.5E use Venn diagrams to represent sets

28. Similar Shapes (Linear) F4.2F understand congruence as meaning the same shape and size
F4.2G understand that two or more polygons with the same shape and size are said to be congruent to each other
F4.11A understand and use the geometrical properties that similar figures have corresponding lengths in the same ratio but 2

corresponding angles remain unchanged

N2 6. Indices and Standard Form F1.9A calculate with and interpret numbers in the form a × 10n where n is an integer and
1≤a<10
2
H1.9A solve problems involving standard form
 4. Percentages F1.6B express a given number as a percentage of another number
F1.6C express a percentage as a fraction and as a decimal
F1.6D understand the multiplicative nature of percentages as operators
2
F1.6E solve simple percentage problems, including percentage increase and decrease
use multiplier method where possible

A2 11. Linear Equations and Inequalities F2.8C solve simple linear inequalities in one variable and represent the solution set on a number line
2
Use time for equation solving retrieval practise
G2 14. Linear Graphs H3.3F calculate the gradient and equation of a straight line given the coordinates of two points
H3.3G find the equation of a straight line parallel to a given line; 2
Finding the midpoint between two line segment
S2 24. Pythagoras' Theorem and F4.8A know, understand and use Pythagoras’ Theorem in two dimensions
Trigonometry F4.8B know, understand and use sine, cosine and tangent of acute angles to determine lengths and angles of a right-angled triangle
F4.8C apply trigonometrical methods to solve problems in two dimensions
H4.8B understand and use angles of elevation and depression 3

do bearings questions as part of H4.8

HD1 31 Statistical Measures F6.2A understand the concept of average

Y9 Term 2

F6.2B calculate the mean, median, mode, LQ, UQ, range and IQR for a discrete data set
opportunities for problem solving methods for finding the data from the mean etc 3

N3 4. Special Powers and Numbers F1.4D express integers as product of powers of prime factors
F1.4E find highest common factors (HCF) and
lowest common multiples (LCM) 2

opportunities for problem solving HCF and LCM

N3 5. Ratio 1.7A use ratio notation, including reduction to its simplest form and its various links to fraction notation
1.7B divide a quantity in a given ratio or ratios
1.7C use the process of proportionality to evaluate unknown quantities
1.7D calculate an unknown quantity from quantities that vary in direct proportion
1.7E solve word problems about ratio and proportion
3
1.10A use and apply number in everyday personal, domestic or community life
1.10B carry out calculations using standard units of mass, length, area, volume and capacity
1.10C understand and carry out calculations using time, and carry out calculations using money, including converting between
currencies

A3 9. Algebraic Manipulation F2.2D take out common factors

H2.2C manipulate algebraic fractions where the numerator and/or the denominator can be numeric, linear or quadratic 2
no factorising with double brackets to be covered at this point
11. Linear Equations and Inequalities 2.4A solve linear equations with fractions on one or both sides, where the unknown can be on the numerator or the denominator
2
 A3 17. Simultaneous Equations H2.6A calculate the exact solution of two simultaneous equations in two unknowns
H2.6B interpret the equations as lines and the common solution as the point of intersection 3

G3 13. Real Life Graphs F3.3A Interpret information presented in a range of linear and non-linear graphs
2
distance time and speed time
S2 26. Circle Properties 4.H6B recognise the term ‘cyclic quadrilateral’
H4.6C understand and use angle properties of the circle including:
(i) angle at the centre is twice the angle at the circumference
(ii) the angle in a semi circle is 90 degrees
(iii) angles in the same segment are equal 4

(iv) the sum of the opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral is 180°

(v) the tangent meets the radius at 90 degrees
(vi) tangents from the same point are the same length
(vii) alternate segment theorem
HD2 31 Statistical Measures F6.2B calculate the mean, median, mode and range for a discrete data set
Y9 Term 3

F6.2C calculate an estimate for the mean for grouped data

F6.2D identify the modal class for grouped data
2

N4 4. Percentages Retrieval of increase and decrease

F1.6G use compound interest and depreciation
H1.6A use repeated percentage change 3

F1.6F use reverse percentages

H1.6B solve compound interest problems
A4 10. Expressions, formulae and F2.3C substitute positive and negative integers, decimals and fractions for words and letters in expressions and formulae
rearranging equations F2.3D use formulae from mathematics and other real-life contexts expressed initially in words or diagrammatic form and convert to
letters and symbols
6
F2.3E derive a formula or expression
H2.3A understand the process of manipulating formulae or equations to change the subject, to include cases where the subject may
appear twice or a power of the subject occurs

End of Year Assessment

 G4 15. Quadratic Equations F3.3I recognise, generate points and plot graphs of quadratic functions 2
HD3 31. Statistical Measures H6.2B understand the concept of a measure of spread
H6.2C find the interquartile range from a discrete data set
H6.1B construct cumulative frequency diagrams from tabulated data
3
H6.1C use cumulative frequency diagrams
H6.2A estimate the median from a cumulative frequency diagram
H6.2D estimate the interquartile range from a cumulative frequency diagram
N5 2. Decimals F1.8C identify upper and lower bounds where values are given to a degree of accuracy
2
H1.8A solve problems using upper and lower bounds where values are given to a degree of accuracy
A5 9. Algebraic Manipulation H2.2A expand the product of two or more linear expressions
2
H2.2B understand the concept of a quadratic expression and be able to factorise such expressions
A5 15. Quadratic Equations H2.7A solve quadratic equations by factorization
2
retrieval practice - factorising
G5 14. Linear Graphs retrieval of y=mx+c and introduce ax+by+c=0
Finding the equation of perpendicular lines
Comparing parallel and perpendicular gradients/lines
rearranging and plotting straight line graphs 5

F2.8D represent simple linear inequalities on rectangular Cartesian graphs

F2.8E identify regions on rectangular Cartesian graphs defined by simple linear inequalities
H2.8B identify harder examples of regions defined by linear inequalities
HALF TERM
S5 25. Transformations F5.2A understand that rotations are specified by a centre and an angle
Y10 Term 1

F5.2B rotate a shape about a point through a given angle

F5.2C recognise that an anti-clockwise rotation is a positive angle of rotation and a clockwise rotation is a negative angle of rotation
F5.2D understand that reflections are specified by a mirror line
F5.2E construct a mirror line given an object and reflect a shape given a mirror line
F5.2F understand that translations are specified by a distance and direction
F5.2G translate a shape
4
F5.2H understand and use column vectors in translations
F5.2I understand that rotations, reflections and translations preserve length and angle so that a transformed shape under any of these
transformations remains congruent to the original shape
F5.2J understand that enlargements are specified by a centre and a scale factor
F5.2K understand that enlargements preserve angles and not lengths
F5.2L enlarge a shape given the scale factor
F5.2M identify and give complete descriptions of transformations
HD4 32. Probability F6.3C understand and use estimates or measures of probability from theoretical models
F6.3E understand the concepts of a sample space and an event, and how the probability of an event happening can be determined from
the sample space
F6.3G estimate probabilities from previously collected data
6
F6.3H calculate the probability of the complement of an event happening
F6.3I use the addition rule of probability for mutually exclusive events
F6.3J understand and use the term ‘expected frequency’
H6.3A draw and use tree diagrams (with and without replacement)
N6 2. Special Numbers and Powers H1.4C use index laws to simplify and evaluate numerical expressions involving integer, fractional and negative powers
3
retrieval practice with simple powers
A6 10. Expressions, formulae and H2.5A set up problems involving direct or inverse proportion and relate algebraic solutions to graphical representation of the equations
2
rearranging equations
 Sequences 12. Sequences H3.1A understand and use common difference (d) and first term (a) in an arithmetic sequence
H3.1B know and use nth term un= a + (n – 1)d
4
H3.1C find the sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic series (S n)

S6 26. Circle Properties H4.6C understand and use angle properties of the circle including:
(i)angle subtended by an arc at the centre of a circle is twice the angle subtended at any point on the remaining part of the
circumference
(ii)angle subtended at the circumference by a diameter is a right angle
(iii)angles in the same segment are equal

(iv)the sum of the opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral is 180o 3

(v)the alternate segment theorem

NB ones in bold are retrieval practice
4.6A understand and use the internal and external intersecting chord properties
21. Geometry of Shapes H4.7A provide reasons, using standard geometrical statements, to support numerical values for angles obtained in any
geometrical context involving lines, polygons and circles
Sets 2 8. Set Language, notation and Venn H1.5A understand sets defined in algebraic terms, and understand and use subsets
diagrams H1.5B use Venn diagrams to represent sets and the number of elements in sets
H1.5C use the notation n(A) for the number of elements in the set A 2

H1.5D use sets in practical situations

N7 1. Decimals H1.3A convert recurring decimals into fractions

2
advanced calculator problems
Y10 Term 2

A7 15. Quadratic Equations, Inequalities and H2.7A solve quadratic equations by factorization
graphs
H2.7B solve quadratic equations by using the quadratic formula or completing the square
3
H2.7C form and solve quadratic equations from data given in a context
H2.8A solve quadratic inequalities in one unknown and represent the solution set on a number line

G6 16. Harder graphs and transformations H3.3A recognise, plot and draw graphs with equation:
in which:
(i) the constants are integers and some could be zero
(ii) the letters x and y can be replaced with any other two letters or:

in which: 2

(i) the constants are numerical and at least three of them are zero
(ii) the letters x and y can be replaced with any other two letters or:

S7 23. Perimeter, area and volume F4.9B find the perimeter of shapes made from triangles and rectangles
F4.9C find the area of simple shapes using the formulae for the areas of triangles and rectangles
F4.9D find the area of parallelograms and trapezia
H4.9A find perimeters and areas of sectors of circles
F4.10C find the surface area of simple shapes using the area formulae for triangles and rectangles 8

F4.10D find the surface area of a cylinder

F4.10E find the volume of prisms, including cuboids and cylinders, using an appropriate formula
H4.10A find the surface area and volume of a sphere and a right circular cone using relevant formulae
 28. Similar Shapes F4.11A understand and use the geometrical properties that similar figures have corresponding lengths in the same ratio but corresponding
angles remain unchanged
H4.11A understand that areas of similar figures are in the ratio of the square of corresponding sides
5
H4.11B understand that volumes of similar figures are in the ratio of the cube of corresponding sides
H4.11C use areas and volumes of similar figures in solving problems

Sets 3 8. Set Language, notation and Venn retrieval of set notation and Venn diagrams
2
diagrams 6.3D find probabilities from a Venn diagram including conditional probabilties??

N8 20. Compound Measures F4.9A convert measurements within the metric system to include linear and area units
Y10 Term 3

F4.10A convert between units of volume within the metric system

F4.4G use compound measure such as speed, density and pressure 5

retreival of distance time

A8 18. Function Notation H3.2A understand the concept that a function is a mapping between elements of two sets
H3.2B use function notations of the form f(x) = … and f : x …
H3.2C understand the terms ‘domain’ and ‘range’ and which values may need to be excluded from a domain 7

H3.2D understand and find the composite function fg and the inverse function f -1

G7 16. Harder graphs and transformations Finding the intersection of two functions graphically (quadratic or cubic or reciprocal)
2
 S8 29. Vectors H5.1A understand that a vector has both magnitude and direction
H5.1B understand and use vector notation including column vectors
H5.1C multiply vectors by scalar quantities
H5.1D add and subtract vectors 6

H5.1E calculate the modulus (magnitude) of a vector

H5.1F find the resultant of two or more vectors
H5.1G apply vector methods for simple geometrical proofs
HD5 32. Probability retrieval of probablity from HD4
H6.3A draw and use tree diagrams (without replacement)
H6.3B determine the probability that two or more independent events will occur 3

H6.3C use simple conditional probability when combining events

Y11 Term 1

H6.3D apply probability to simple problems

A9 17. Simultaneous Equations H2.7D solve simultaneous equations in two unknowns, one equation being linear and the other being quadratic 3

9. Algebraic Manipulation H2.2E use algebra to support and construct proofs 2

G8 16. Harder graphs and transformations 3.3D find the gradients of non-linear graphs
3
3.3B apply to the graph of y = f(x) the transformations y = f(x) + a, y = f(ax), y = f(x + a), y = af(x) for linear and quadratic functions

HALF TERM
S9/10 27. Advanced trigonometry 4.8C understand and use the sine and cosine rules for any triangle
4.8D use Pythagoras’ theorem in three dimensions
8
4.8E understand and use the formula 1/2 ab sin(C) for the area of a triangle
4.8F apply trigonometrical methods to solve problems in three dimensions, including finding the angle between a line and a plane
HD6 30. Graphical representation of data 6.1A construct and interpret histograms 2

N10 2. Special Numbers and Powers 1.4A understand the meaning of surds
3
1.4B manipulate surds, including rationalising a denominator
A10 9. Algebraic Manipulation H2.2C manipulate algebraic fractions where the numerator and/or the denominator can be numeric, linear or quadratic
3
NB More complex operations with algebraic fractions to be covered at this point

G9 19. Calculus H3.4A understand the concept of a variable rate of change

Y11 Term 2

H3.4B differentiate integer powers of x

H3.4C determine gradients, rates of change, stationary points, turning points (maxima and minima) by differentiation and relate these to graphs 8

H3.4D distinguish between maxima and minima by considering the general shape of the graph only
H3.4E apply calculus to linear kinematics and to other simple practical problems
S10 16. Harder graphs and transformations 3.3A recognise, plot and draw graphs with equation: y=sin(x), y=cos(x) or y=tan(x)
3
H3.3B apply to the graph of y = f(x) the transformations y = f(x) + a, y = f(ax), y = f(x + a), y = af(x) for linear, quadratic, sine and cosine functions

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