Programmes
KS3
Bridging the Gap and Preparing for the Future
KS3 is a pivotal stage where students solidify their understanding of key concepts and begin to explore more advanced topics. Our KS3 programme is designed to bridge the gap between primary and secondary education, providing the guidance and support needed to succeed. With a focus on problem-solving and critical thinking, we prepare students for the rigours of GCSEs while nurturing a love for learning.
Core Topics in KS3 Mathematics:
Number
- Core Concepts: Arithmetic operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and proportional reasoning.
- Key Skills: Working with positive and negative numbers, understanding powers and roots, and applying number concepts to solve real-world problems.
Algebra
- Core Concepts: Simplifying expressions, solving linear equations, inequalities, sequences, and basic graphing.
- Key Skills: Understanding algebraic notation, manipulating algebraic expressions, and solving equations and inequalities.
Geometry and Measures
- Core Concepts: Properties of 2D and 3D shapes, symmetry, transformations (reflection, rotation, translation, and enlargement), and coordinate geometry.
- Key Skills: Calculating area, perimeter, volume, and surface area; understanding and applying angle properties; and working with scale drawings and maps.
Statistics and Probability
- Core Concepts: Data collection, representation, and interpretation; averages (mean, median, mode, and range); probability of single and combined events.
- Key Skills: Drawing and interpreting various graphs and charts (e.g., bar charts, pie charts, histograms), calculating averages, and understanding basic probability concepts.
Ratio and Proportion
- Core Concepts: Direct and inverse proportion, scaling quantities, and solving problems involving proportional reasoning.
- Key Skills: Solving problems involving ratios, converting between fractions, decimals, and percentages, and applying proportional reasoning to various contexts.
Mathematical Reasoning
- Core Concepts: Problem-solving, logical reasoning, and mathematical proof.
- Key Skills: Applying mathematical concepts to unfamiliar problems, using logic to reach conclusions, and justifying solutions through clear mathematical reasoning.