MATHS HOMEWORK CURRICULUM

YEAR 8
TERM 1 / Set weekly, either a work sheet or a MyMaths task:
1.Numeracy task.
2.Simplifying algebraic expression.
3.Solving equations.
4.Index’s.
5.Revision for end of term assessment.
6.Area and perimeter.
TERM 2 / Set weekly, either a work sheet or a My Maths task:
1.Fractions.
2.More fractions.
3.Angles.
4.Triangles.
5.Revision for end of term assessment.
6.Constructions.
TERM 3 / Stage 7 Homeworks (Year 8 sets 2-4)
Exploring prime numbers and HCF, LCM.
Number patterns – squares, triangle numbers to solve problems.
Rules of negative numbers.
Place value to multiply/divide with decimals.
BIDMAS and brackets/powers.
Exploring fractions/decimals and percentages.
Stage 8 Homeworks (Year 8 set 1)
Prime factorisation.
Standard form.
Problem solving with negative numbers including squaring a negative number.
Enlargements (including centres of enlargement).
Scale diagrams and bearings.
Equally likely outcomes and probability.
TERM 4 / Stage 7 Homeworks (Year 8 sets 2-4)
Exploring properties of shapes.
Using <ABC notation for angles.
Basic rules of algebra.
Substituting values into expressions and using mapping diagrams for functions.
Extending fluency with unitary method in ratios.
Stage 8 Homeworks (Year 8 set 1)
Multiplying algebraic terms.
Factorise expressions in algebra.
Change subject of a formula.
Converting fractions, decimals and percentages.
Ratio problem solving in real life.
TERM 5 / Stage 7 Homeworks (Year 8 sets 2-4)
Exploring sequences.
Converting units in time.
Use and apply angle facts to find missing angles in problems.
Addition and subtraction with fractions and mixed numbers.
Divide and multiply fractions including mixed numbers.
Calculate and apply percentage changes.
Stage 8 Homeworks (Year 8 set 1)
Nth terms of sequences.
Alternate and corresponding angles.
Interior and exterior angles in polygons.
Using calculators to find percentage increases and decreases.
Solving equations with unknowns on both sides.
Finding solutions from drawing straight line graphs.
TERM 6 / Stage 7 Homeworks (Year 8 sets 2-4)
Solving 2 step equations with whole number answers.
Solving 3 step equations including brackets with fraction answers.
Use and apply area formulae (including trapezium) in visual problems.
Calculate and solve problems involving surface area.
Rounding with decimal places and significant figures.
Draw stem and leaf and find medians and range.
Stage 8 Homeworks (Year 8 set 1)
Circumference of circles.
Area of circles.
Applying algebraic techniques to problem solve.
Experimental probability and relative frequency.
Using interval tables and drawing simple histograms.
Calculating the mean from tables.