Maths (Year 11)
See Year 11s Maths ‘Schedule of Learning’ for the 2025/26 academic year:
| Topic | Sub-topic |
|---|---|
| Algebra | – Review simplifying algebraic fractions – Review using algebraic fractions with all four operations – Solve equations invlving algebraic fractions, including those that lead to quadratic equations |
| Algebra | Set up & use equations to solve problems involving direct or inverse proportion Relate algebraic solutions to graphical representation of the equations |
| Data | – Construct tree diagrams for independent events – Construct tree diagram involving non replacement |
| Data | – Solve probability scenarios involving Venn diagrams and use algebra to find unknown probabilities and outcomes |
| Algebra | – Solve simultaneous equations in two unknowns, one equation being linear and the other being non-linear – Solve equations by considering the intersection of a linear and a quadratic graph |
| Shape | – Recognise and apply the Alternate Segment Theoram – Understand use the internal and external intersecting chord properties |
| Data | Construct and interpret histograms |
| Data | Construct and interpret histograms Only given two weeks to allow for key assessment and feedback, if feedback is not happening in the second week then please start arithmetic sequences this week |
| Algebra | – understand and use common difference (d) and first term (a) in an arithmetic sequence – know and use nth term = a+(n-1)d – find the sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic sequence |
| Shape | – apply Pythagoras’ Theroem in three dimensions – apply trigonometrical methods to solve problems in three dimensions, including finding the angle between a line and a plane – be able to solve problems involving compound measures |
| Algebra | – be able to solve quadratic inequalities in one unknown and represent the solution on a number line – use algebra to support and construct proofs |
| Y11 Mock exams | |
| Shape | – understand that a vector has both magnitude and direction – calculate the modulus of a vector – understand and use vector notation including column vectors – multiply vectors by scalar quantities – add and subtract vectors – find the resultant of two or more vectors – apply vector methods for simple geometrical proofs |
| Shape | – understand that a vector has both magnitude and direction – calculate the modulus of a vector – understand and use vector notation including column vectors – multiply vectors by scalar quantities – add and subtract vectors – find the resultant of two or more vectors – apply vector methods for simple geometrical proofs |
| Algebra | – understand the concept that a function os a mapping between elements of two sets – use function notation of the form f(x ) = .. and f : x ® .. – understand the terms domain and range and which values may need to be excluded from the domain – understand and find composite functions and inverse functions |
| Algebra | – understand and find composite functions and inverse functions – perform and identify transformations of graphs: translation, reflection and stretch -understand the relationship between the transformation and the equation and function form of the graph |
| Calculus | – find the gradient of non-linear graphs – understand the concept of a variable rate of change – differentiate integer powers of x – determin gradients, rates of change, stationary points, turning point (maxima and minima) by differentiation and relate these to graphs – distinguish between maxima and minima by considering the general shape of the graph only -apply calculus to linear kinematics and other simple practical problems |
| Revision – Algebraic manipulation | expanding brackets, factorising, simplifying algebraic fractions, completing the square |
| Revision – Algebra | Solving equations Rearranging formulae Solving simultaneous equations inequalities |
| Revision – graphs | Recognising types of graphs Plotting graphs real-life graphs transforming graphs gradient of a curved graph trig graphs |
| Revision – shape and space | Angles – parallel lines, circle theorems, polygons perimeter area and volume |
| Revision – shape and space | trigonometry – right-angled, non-right-angled, 3D similar shapes |
| Revision – shape and space | vectors transformations |
| Revision – data | histograms Cumulative Frequency |
| Revision – data | probability averages from raw data (including reverse mean) frequency tables |
Exam Board – Edexcel
What will you study?
Trigonometry
Indices
Similar Solids and Conversion of Units
Direct and Inverse Proportion
Algebraic Fractions
Probability
Simultaneous Equations
Circle Theorems, Sequences, 3D Pythagoras and Trigonometry, Histograms, Quadratic Inequalities, Vectors, Functions
Transformations of Graphs, Calculus, Proof
Useful tips and resources
The Year 11 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 10. 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