Maths
Mathematics has beauty and romance. It’s not a boring place to be, the mathematical world. It’s an extraordinary place; it’s worth spending time there.
— Marcus du Sautoy, British mathematician
Mathematics is a creative and highly inter-connected discipline that has been developed over centuries, providing the solution to some of history’s most intriguing problems. It is essential to everyday life, critical to science, technology and engineering, and necessary for financial literacy and most forms of employment. A high-quality mathematics education therefore provides a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematics, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject. Adapted from National Curriculum, DfE, 2021.
At Hessle High, we follow the TCAT 5-year maths curriculum.
The curriculum for mathematics aims to ensure that all our students:
- Are equipped with the numeracy and mathematical skills they need for life
- Develop secure knowledge and understanding of why methods work
- Develop transferable skills such as logical thinking, problem-solving and constructing arguments
- Are inspired to develop a love and inquisitiveness of mathematics, to progress onto further mathematical study for their career
Key Stage 3 Curriculum
| Year | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
| 7 |
Analysing and displaying data Number skills Expressions, functions, formulae Decimals and measures |
Fractions and percentages Probability Ratio and proportion |
Lines and angles Sequences and graphs Transformations |
| 8 |
Number Area and volume Statistics, graphs and charts Expressions and equations |
Real life graphs Decimals and ratio Lines and angles |
Calculating with fractions Straight line graphs Percentages, decimals and fractions |
| 9 |
Indices and standard form Expressions and formulae Dealing with data Multiplicative reasoning |
Constructions Sequences, inequalities, equations, proportion Circles, Pythagoras and prisms |
Graphs Probability Comparing shapes |
Key Stage 4 Curriculum
(GCSE Maths - Edexcel)
| Year | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
| 10 Higher |
Number Algebra Interpreting and representing data Fractions, ratio, percentages Angles and trigonometry |
Graphs Area and volume Transformations and constructions Equations and inequalities Probability |
Multiplicative reasoning Similarity and congruence More trigonometry |
| 10 Foundation |
Number Algebra Graphs, tables and charts Fractions and percentages Equations, inequalities and sequences |
Angles Averages and range Perimeter, area and volume Graphs Transformations |
Ratio and proportion Right-angled triangles Probability |
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11 Higher (From September 2025) |
Further statistics Equations and graphs Circle theorems More algebra |
Vectors and geometric proof Proportions and graphs |
Revision |
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11 Foundation (From September 2025) |
Multiplicative reasoning Constructions, loci and bearings Quadratic equations and graphs Perimeter, area and volume Fractions, indices and standard form |
Congruence, similarity and vectors More algebra |
Revision |
Homework
Homework for all year groups is set weekly.
At Key Stage 3, a 30-minute task is set on Sparx and a times tables task. Sparx automatically adapts to the level of the student and so, if they use the videos for support, they should be able to complete the task in 30 minutes. Support sessions are run at lunchtimes when students can complete the tasks with a member of the maths team for support.
At Key Stage 4, a 30-minute task is set on Sparx. In addition, Year 11 are set a weekly half or full past paper for exam practice. The weekly past paper task is to familiarise students with the style of question they will face in their final exams and increases exposure to past paper questions. Students should seek support from their teacher if there are any questions they are unsure on.
Sparx automatically adapts to the level of the student and so, if they use the videos for support, they should be able to complete the task in 30 minutes. Support sessions are run at lunchtimes when students can complete the tasks with a member of the maths team for support.
Extracurricular
Lunchtime drop-in support with the maths team.