What will students learn in year 8 maths?
The study of maths can be broken down into a number of sub-categories. Within the National Curriculum, these are:
- Number
- Algebra
- Ratio, proportion and rates of change
- Geometry and measures
- Probability
- Statistics
Alongside this, it is expected that key stage 3 students are given the opportunity to develop their skills in ‘working mathematically’, meaning that they should:
- Develop fluency in the number system, the language of algebra and mathematical terminology.
- Practise their mathematical reasoning; making links between numerical, algebraic and graphical representations, deducing mathematical relationships and constructing mathematical proofs or counter examples.
- Develop their problem solving skills and begin to model problems mathematically.
