Maths (Year 10)
See Year 10s Maths ‘Schedule of Learning’ for the 2025/26 academic year:
| Topic | Sub-topic |
|---|---|
| Algebra | -Recap of solve linear equations. -Rearranging formulae. |
| Algebra | -Draw straight line graphs and understand y=mx+c as the equation of a line -Parallel and perpendicular lines |
| Algebra | -Understand how to solve inequalities and represent them graphically. |
| Algebra | -Understand how to solve inequalities and represent them graphically. |
| Algebra | ‘-Solve linear simultaneous equations using elimination and graphical methods |
| Shape | -Understand how to solve problems involving basic trig in right-angled triangles only. |
| Shape | -Understand how to solve problems involving basic trig in right-angled triangles only. |
| Measures | -Velocity time graphs -distance time graphs -compound measures -rates of change -real life graphs |
| Measures | -Velocity time graphs -distance time graphs -compound measures -rates of change -real life graphs |
| Number | -Use a calculator efficiently and understand how to use upper and lower bounds. |
| Investigation | |
| Statistics | -Averages recap -combined mean and problem solving |
| Shape | ‘-Extend knowledge of circles to include sectors and cylinders |
| Shape | -Volume and Surface area of pyramids, cones and spheres -convert between metric units of area and volume |
| Shape | -Volume and Surface area of pyramids, cones and spheres -convert between metric units of area and volume |
| Algebra | -Sum of arithmetic series, find first term and common difference |
| Algebra | -Quadratics, recap, all methods for solving, sketching, solving quadratic inequalities |
| Algebra | -Quadratics, recap, all methods for solving, sketching, solving quadratic inequalities |
| Algebra | -Quadratics, recap, all methods for solving, sketching, solving quadratic inequalities |
| Algebra | -Quadratics, recap, all methods for solving, sketching, solving quadratic inequalities |
| Number | -Manipulate surds and use them in calculations |
| Number | ‘-Manipulate surds and use them in calculations |
| Data | -Histograms |
| Data | -Set notation and Venn diagrams |
| Data | -Set notation and Venn diagrams |
| Number | -Direct and Inverse Proportion |
| Shape | -Circle Theorms (including intersecting chords) |
| Shape | -Circle Theorms (including intersecting chords) |
| Data | -Drawing cumulative frequecy graphs and using them |
Exam Board – Edexcel iGCSE Maths(A)
What will you study?
Constructions and Scale Drawing
Formulae and Changing the Subject
Circle Theorems
Upper and Lower Bounds
Inequalities
Handling Data
Recurring Decimals, Arcs and Sectors, Sets, Solving Quadratics, Surds, Volume and Surface Area
Graphs of Non-Linear Equations, Trigonometry, Indices, Similar Solids and Conversion of Units, Direct and Inverse Proportion, Algebraic Fractions, Probability
Useful tips and resources
The Year 10 Curriculum covers aspects of Number, Algebra, Ratio and Proportion, Geometric Reasoning and Probability and Statistics; it’s aim is to build on and extend the topics studied in Year 9. The best way to become more proficient in Mathematics is to practice little and often.
Dr Frost Maths
Maths Genie
Corbett Maths
MME Revise
Save My Exams
What super curricular activities can KS3 students engage with at school?
Hans Woyda Club – Autumn Term
UKMT Junior Maths Challenge – Summer Term
STEM Club – All year
Hans Woyda Club – Autumn Term
UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge – Spring Term
UKMT Senior Maths Challenge
Hans Woyda Club – Autumn Term
Maths Stretch and Challenge
The Winton Gallery – The Science Museum, London
The Bank of England – Financial History
Bletchley Park – Coding and Alan Turing
The History of Science Museum in Oxford