Key Stage 3
YEAR 7
MATHS
Number: integers, decimals, fractions, percentages.
BIDMAS (order of operations).
Ratio & proportion basics.
Algebra: expressions, substitution, simple equations.
Geometry: angles, triangles, quadrilaterals.
Area & perimeter of 2D shapes.
Coordinates & basic graphs.
Data handling: bar charts, pie charts, averages.
ENGLISH
Introduction to fiction genres (adventure, mystery, fantasy).
Novel study (typical: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Holes, etc.).
Poetry introduction: imagery, metaphor, simile, personification.
Shakespeare introduction (usually A Midsummer Night’s Dream).
Writing: narrative structure, descriptive writing, character creation.
Non-fiction reading: articles, speeches, letters.
Writing to inform/explain: reports, leaflets.
SPaG: sentence types, paragraphs, punctuation basics, vocabulary building.
SCIENCE
Biology
Cells & microscopy
Body systems: breathing, digestion
Reproduction (plants & humans)
Ecosystems & food chains
Chemistry
Particles & states of matter
Elements, compounds & mixtures
Simple reactions & acids/alkalis
Physics
- Forces (contact & non-contact)
- Energy types & transfers
- Sound & light (intro)
COMPUTER SCIENCE
- Computer systems: hardware vs software.
- Understanding binary (intro).
- E-safety & responsible internet use.
- Basic programming (Scratch or Python basics).
- Algorithms (flowcharts, simple problem-solving).
- Data representation (pixels, sound — intro).
- Networks basics (what the internet is).
YEAR 8
MATHS
- Number: higher-order fractions/percentages, standard form (intro).
- Algebra: expanding brackets, factorising, linear equations and inequalities.
- Sequences: term-to-term & position-to-term rules.
- Geometry: circle properties, construction, Pythagoras (intro).
- Transformations: rotation, reflection, translation, enlargement.
- Probability (simple).
- Statistics: comparing data, scatter graphs.
ENGLISH
- Studying contemporary fiction (themes & character development).
- Pre-20th century short stories.
- Poetry comparison (themes, tone, structure).
- Shakespeare (commonly The Tempest or Romeo & Juliet extracts).
- Writing: persuasive writing, speeches, argumentative essays.
- Non-fiction analysis: bias, viewpoint, fact vs opinion.
- SPaG: complex sentences, advanced punctuation, cohesive devices.
SCIENCE
Biology
Respiration
Photosynthesis
Microbes & health
Variation & classification
Chemistry
The periodic table (patterns & groups)
Chemical reactions (oxidation, displacement)
The Earth & atmosphere
Physics
Electricity & circuits
Magnetism
Energy efficiency & renewable energy
Waves (properties, frequency, amplitude)
COMPUTER SCIENCE
- Python programming: variables, input/output, loops, conditions.
- Algorithms: decomposition & abstraction.
- Data representation: binary to decimal conversion.
- Computer architecture: CPU, memory, storage.
- Spreadsheets & modelling.
- Networks: LAN/WAN, IP addresses, packets.
- Cybersecurity fundamentals (malware, phishing).
YEAR 9
MATHS
- Number: indices laws, surds (intro), proportional reasoning.
- Algebra: simultaneous equations, quadratics (intro), rearranging formulas.
- Graphs: linear graphs, gradient, real-life graphs.
- Geometry: Pythagoras (secure), trigonometry (intro).
- Area & volume of complex shapes, cylinders, spheres (intro).
- Statistics: cumulative frequency (intro), sampling.
- Probability: tree diagrams (intro).
ENGLISH
- GCSE-style introduction: analytical paragraphs (PEE/PEEL).
- Novel study of complex themes (e.g., Animal Farm, Of Mice and Men).
- War poetry / thematic poetry clusters.
- Shakespeare (usually Macbeth or Othello extracts).
- Writing: discursive essays, critical writing, creative prose.
- Non-fiction: rhetoric, structure, advanced analysis of argument.
- SPaG: accuracy and sophistication, stylistic choices.
SCIENCE
Biology
Inheritance, DNA & genes
Natural selection
Human body systems (circulation, nervous system)
Interdependence & ecosystems (GCSE-style introduction)
Chemistry
Atomic structure
Bonding (ionic, covalent — intro)
Reactivity series
Rates of reactions (intro)
Physics
Motion & forces (speed, distance/time graphs)
Electricity (resistance, series/parallel circuits)
Energy stores & calculations
Particle model (GCSE foundation topics)
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Advanced Python: functions, lists, iteration, selection.
Algorithms: searching (linear, binary), sorting (bubble).
Data representation: binary addition, ASCII, Unicode, images.
Logic gates (AND, OR, NOT).
Computer systems: operating systems, embedded systems.
Networks: protocols, topology, encryption.
Cybersecurity: penetration testing, advanced threats.
GCSE preparation tasks and problem-solving projects.
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