Mathematics

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In this section, the Maths department provides an overview of the KS3 curriculum and resources to aid revision and support progress.

Department Contacts   

Staff Role Email Address
Mrs C Gibson Head of Department claire.gibbson@thewisbechacademy.org
Mrs D Jose Maths Teacher dhanya.jose@thewisbechacademy.org
Year 7 Mathematics – STEM Curriculum Overview 

At The Wisbech Academy, the study of mathematics in Year 7 goes beyond memorising procedures. Students begin their Key Stage 3 journey by developing fluent number sense, clear mathematical communication, and the confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems. Through carefully sequenced units and regular retrieval practice (including Sparx homework) learners are guided to reason, generalise, and justify their thinking. This approach lays strong foundations in algebra, geometry, and data handling, with meaningful connections across the curriculum and into real-life applications, setting the tone for a successful STEM pathway. 

Termly overview  

Term 

Topic/Units 

Assessment Point 

Careers Link 

STEM Opportunity 

Virtue Focus 

 

 

 

Autumn 

 

 

 

Number sense & calculations (number lines and place value, addition & subtraction, multiplication & division, negative numbers, order of operations) 

Expressions & equations (simplifying expressions, substitution, solving one-step equations) 

Baseline assessment, end-of-unit checks with close-the-gap tasks, followed by an end of term assessment, reteach & improvement cycle. 

Accountant, Software Engineer, Data Analyst, Retail manager, Pharmacist, Meteorologist, Software Developer, Game designer, Lab technician, Financial Analyst, Architect, Salesperson, Builder, Forensic analyst. 

“Budget a school event/day out” (using the 4 operations and rounding) 

 

Algebra mini-investigations with pattern rules.  

 

CHaOS (Cambridge Hands On Science) STEM day. 

Responsibility (organising methods and checking working). 

 

Spring 

Perimeter & area;  

Factors, multiples & primes;  

Fractions (skills progression across the term);  

Algebra (developing expression work). 

End-of-unit checks with close-the-gap tasks, followed by an end of term assessment, reteach & improvement cycle. 

Architect, Civil Engineer, Statistician, Computer scientist, Landscaper, Flooring installer, Stockbroker, Cryptographer, Cybersecurity analyst, Chef, Surveyor, Carpenter, Animator, Electrician, Astronaut, Teacher   

“Design a tiny house floorplan” (perimeter/area with scale). 

Wisdom (selecting efficient strategies and units). 

Summer 

 

Algebra continues (Expansion, factorisation, simplifying algebraic expressions), 

Angles (Types, estimating, measuring, drawing, calculating), 

Statistics (Data handling cycle, collecting data, representing data and interpreting data, Averages & Range), Number consolidation (fraction of amounts, fractions, decimals & percentages), 

Probability (theoretical). 

 

 

End-of-unit checks with close-the-gap tasks, reteach & improvement cycle. Concluded with the end of year assessment. 

Surveyor, Market Researcher, Actuary, Sports statistician, Banker, Insurance analyst, Architect, Builder, Carpenter, Surveyor, Civil/Mechanical engineer, Cartographers, Geologist, Artists, Athletes, Economist, Financial analyst, investment analyst, Data Scientist, Retail product purchaser, Statistician.  

“Student Wellbeing Survey” (design, sample, represent, interpret). 

 

“Building a periscope” 

This project involves understanding the physics of reflection and angles. 

 

Service (using maths to understand & improve our community). 

 

How Parents Can Support Learning in Mathematics 

Parental support plays a vital role in helping students thrive in mathematics. Here are some practical ways you can help at home: 

  • Review new vocabulary together – Discuss key mathematical terms and encourage your child to explain them in their own words. 

  • Encourage weekly Sparx homework completion – This personalised platform reinforces classroom learning and builds independent study habits. 

  • Practise times tables and mental methods – Regular practice improves fluency and confidence in problem solving. 

  • Talk about real-life maths – Involve your child in everyday maths such as budgeting, cooking measurements, and calculating travel times to show how maths connects to the world around them. 

These small but consistent actions can make a big difference in your child’s progress and attitude towards maths. 

Have fun with maths - Recommended Maths Games to compliment home practice 
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