Step 1 MATHS. To achieve Step 1 in Maths students must master the following skills and competencies: Number. Shape. Algebra

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1 MATHS Step 1 To achieve Step 1 in Maths students must master the following skills and competencies: Number Add and subtract positive decimal numbers Add and subtract negative numbers in context Order decimal numbers Order negative numbers Round numbers to the nearest whole number Add and subtract fractions with a common denominator Define percentages as number of parts in a hundred Calculate a unit fraction of a quantity Shape Find the area and perimeter of a triangle Measure and draw angles using a protractor Compass directions Describe 3D shapes referring to their properties Find the volume of a cuboid Algebra Plot and identify co-ordinates in all four quadrants Introduce algebraic notation

2 2 Data Draw and interpret pictograms Calculate the mode and the median with an odd number of values

3 3 Step 2 To achieve Step 2 in Maths students must master the following skills and competencies: Number Multiply positive decimal numbers and divide decimal numbers by an integer Four operations with negatives Order fractions Round numbers to the 1 decimal place Understand and identify equivalent fractions Add and subtract fractions without common denominator Calculate percentages of amounts (non- calculator methods) Factors, multiples and Primes Calculate a fraction of a quantity Cancel simple ratios to their lowest terms Change freely between related standard linear units of measurement Consolidate their numerical and mathematical capability and extend understanding of the number system to powers and roots. Shape Find the area and perimeter of a compound shape Apply the properties of angles to calculate missing values Find the surface area of a cuboid Recognise the order of rotational symmetry Algebra Use and interpret algebraic notation Collecting like terms Understand and use standard mathematical formulae Substitute into simple formulae Solving one step equations

4 4 Data Draw and interpret simple pie charts and scatter graphs Describe simple mathematical relationships between two variables Calculate the mean and the median with even number of values Understand the probability scale from 0 1 Enumerate sets and unions of sets systematically using two way tables, grids and Venn diagrams

5 5 Step 3 To achieve Step 3 in Maths students must master the following skills and competencies: Number Divide decimal numbers Round numbers to a given number of decimal places Multiply and divide fractions Express one quantity as a percentage of another Four operations with mixed numbers Prime factorisation LCM HCF Priority of operations Solve problems involving direct proportion Shape Find the area and perimeter of a trapezium Calculate missing angles in parallel lines Calculate interior and exterior angles of polygons Constructing triangles Interpreting simple bearings Find the volume of prisms Find the area and circumference of a circle Use positive integer scale factors Algebra Know and use the term coefficient Expanding a single term over a bracket Simple linear factorising Plot and identify 3D coordinates Substitute into complex formulae Solving two step equations

6 6 Finding the position to term rule of linear sequence Data Draw and interpret pie charts and stem and leaf diagrams Calculate the mode and mean from a frequency table Calculate and interpret the range Use averages and range to compare data Record and describe the frequency of outcomes from simple probability experiments Select and use appropriate calculation strategies to solve increasingly complex problems.

7 7 Step 4 To achieve Step 4 in Maths students must master the following skills and competencies: Number Round numbers to a given number of significant figures Reciprocals Use a calculator to calculate accurately and interpret results Interpret percentage changes as fractions or decimals and understand the multiplicative relationship Simple interest Shape Loci and bisectors Drawing and interpreting bearings Inc. return bearings Find the volume of a cylinder Find the surface area of right prisms Translations, rotations and reflections Algebra Expanding quadratics Complex linear factorising Difference of 2 squares Rearranging simple formulae Solving more complex equations Plot linear and quadratic graphs Data Estimate the mean from a grouped frequency distribution and identify the modal class Use positive fractional scale factors

8 8 Sharing in a 2 part ratio Analyse the frequency of outcomes from simple probability experiments Move freely between different numerical, algebraic, graphical and diagrammatic representations