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A Parent’s Guide to Year 8
Subject:
Mathematics
Topics to be covered in this course
Chapter 9: Circles
Chapter 9: Formulae
Assessment Focuses
Students will be assessed on their ability in the
following areas:
 Use π
 Find the circumference given the radius and
vice versa
 Find the area of a circle given the radius
 Find the perimeter and the area of a sector
Students will be assessed on their ability in the
following areas:
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Chapter 11 : Transformations
Construct a formula
Use brackets
Multiply and divide directed numbers
Calculate with indices
Substitute numbers into formulae
Find the nth term
Students will be assessed on their ability in the
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Reflect a shape across a mirror line
Translate a shape
Rotate a shape
Recognise the type of transformation applied
to a shape
Skills that will be developed
By the end of the course, students will be able
to:
 Organise, interpret and present
information accurately in written,
tabular, and graphical form.
 Perform calculations by suitable
methods
 Use an electronic calculator
appropriately
 Estimate, approximate and work to
degrees of accuracy appropriate to the
context
 Interpret, transform and make
appropriate use of mathematical
statements expressed in words or
symbols
 Recognise patterns and structures in
variety of situations and form
generalisations
 Analyse a problem, select a suitable
strategy and apply an appropriate
technique to obtain its solution
 Apply combinations of mathematical
skills and techniques in problem solving
 Set out mathematical work, including
the solution of problems, in a logical
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Chapter 12 : Linear Equations
 Solve linear equations containing brackets
 Multiply fractions
 Solve equations containing fractions and
decimals
 Recognise and solve inequalities
Chapter 13: Straight line graphs
Students will be assessed on their ability in the
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Chapter 15 : Continuous Data
and clear form using appropriate
symbols and terminology.
Students will be assessed on their ability in the
following areas:
Recognise the equation of a line ,
Plot a line from its equation
Calculate the gradient of a straight line
Use y = mx + c,
Sketch a straight line
Recognise parallel lines, lines parallel to the
axes.
Solve intersecting lines and perpendicular lines
Use conversion graphs
Students will be assessed on their ability in the
following areas:
 Round continuous values
 Make a frequency table for continuous data
 Make bar charts for continuous data
Revision Resources:
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www.aaamath.com/
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/maths/
www.cut-the-knot.org/
www.geogebra.org/cms/
www.khanacademy.org/
www.nrich.maths.org/frontpage
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A Parent’s Guide to Year 8
 Calculate range and modal group.
 Make a frequency polygon