Mathematics

Summer Term 2012

Which booklets/ topics/ themes etc will be covered in the Summer term and roughly how long will each topic take?

These topics are included in the Form 1 Booklet 2

Algebra 2 (Primes, factors & multiples) - 2 ½ weeks

These topics are included in the Form 1 Booklet 3

Algebra 3 (Coordinates)     - 1 week
Algebra 4 (Solving equations)    - 3 weeks
Number 4 (Multiplying and Dividing Fractions)  - 2 weeks
Shape, Space & Measure 3 (Symmetry)   - 1 week
Algebra 5 (Sequences)     - 2 weeks
Data Handling 2 (Probability)    - 1 week

Will there be an end of topic test or any formal homeworks/ assessed coursework for a particular topic? If so, what will it entail and roughly when will it be set?

There is a formal test at the end of Algebra 3 - to revise topics from Algebra 1, 2 & 3 and a Mental Maths Test (before the examinations).
The Summer Report mark will be made up of 80% from the Summer Examination and 20% from Continual Assessments (Class Tests and Mental Maths Tests).

Are there any resources on Learning NI that parents should be aware of concerning any of the topics/ booklets that will be covered this term?

All booklets are on Junior Maths Revision and Support Material course. Also included are Revision sheets and Success Criteria for each topic and a Powerpoint on how to effectively make use of them. Other Powerpoints and resources are also there, including past Christmas and Summer Examination papers for use towards the end of the year.

Spring Term 2012

Which booklets/ topics/ themes etc will be covered in the Spring term and roughly how long will each topic take?

All these topics are included in the Form 1 Booklet 2:

Handling Data 1 (Averages, frequency tables) - 3 weeks
Number 3 (Rounding, BIDAMS, Units of measurement) - 2 weeks
Algebra 1 (Collecting like terms, expanding brackets) - 2 weeks
Algebra 2 (Primes, factors & multiples) - 2 ½ weeks

These topics are included in the Form 1 Booklet 3:

Algebra 3 (Coordinates) - 1 week
Algebra 4 (Solving equations) - 3 weeks

Will there be an end of topic test or any formal homeworks/ assessed coursework for a particular topic? If so, what will it entail and roughly when will it be set?

Formal tests at the end of:

Number 3 - to revise topics from Handling Data 1 & Number 3
Algebra 3 - to revise topics from Algebra 1, 2 & 3

There will also be a Mental Maths Test (towards end of term).

Please click here to read How to use the Revision sheets and Success criteria.

Other Ppts and resources are also there, including past Christmas and Summer Examination papers for use towards the end of the year.

Autumn/Winter Term 2011

Which booklets/ topics/ themes etc will be covered in the Christmas term and roughly how long will each topic take?

All topics are included in the Form 1 Booklet 1:

Number 1 (working with numbers) - 1 week
Shape, space & measure 1 (perimeter & area) - 2 weeks
Number 2 (fractions & decimals) - 4 weeks
Financial Capability (using money) - 1 week
Shape, space & measure 2 (angles and polygons) - 3 weeks

Will there be an end of topic test or any formal homeworks/ assessed coursework for a particular topic? If so, what will it entail and roughly when will it be set?

Formal tests at the end of:

Number 1 (20% of Christmas mark)
Shape, space & measure 1 (20% of Christmas mark)
Number 2 (20% of Christmas mark)

Formal test to test all topics at the end of:

Shape, space & measure 2 (30% of Christmas mark)
Followed by a Mental Maths Test (10% of Christmas mark)

Are there any resources on Learning NI that parents should be aware of concerning any of the topics/ booklets that will be covered this term? If so please give brief details or the name of the revision sheet etc.

All booklets are on Junior Maths Revision and Support Material course.
Also included are Revision sheets and Success Criteria for each topic and a Powerpoint on how to effectively make use of them.
Other Powerpoints and resources are also there, including past Christmas and Summer Examination papers for use towards the end of the year.