Year 10
Building Core Concepts
and Confidence
In Year 10, students at both Foundation and Higher tiers begin to consolidate their key mathematical knowledge while learning to apply concepts across different topic areas. The autumn term introduces a sequence of number skills, beginning with angles, scale diagrams, and bearings, before progressing through basic number work, factors and multiples, and algebra. As the term develops, students build fluency in working with fractions, decimals, rounding and linear graphs.
The spring term places increasing emphasis on data and geometry, including collecting and representing data, area and circumference, and real-life graphs. More complex algebraic topics such as ratio, proportion, equations and indices are introduced, with students challenged to extend and apply their knowledge in unfamiliar contexts. The summer term focuses on probability, transformations, and interpreting statistical data, while also beginning the process of preparing for end-of-year examinations. Throughout the year, students are encouraged to refine their problem-solving skills and mathematical reasoning through regular revision, practice and feedback
Year 11
Mastery, Depthand
Exam Readiness
In Year 11, the focus intensifies on higher-level mathematical thinking, consolidation of previously covered material, and targeted revision. Students revisit algebra in greater depth, including quadratics, identities, rearranging formulae, and graphs. They explore more complex geometry topics, such as Pythagoras’ Theorem, trigonometry, circle theorems, and 3D reasoning, while also learning new techniques in solving quadratic equations, inequalities and sketching graphs.
As the year progresses, statistical and graphical representation is covered through scatter graphs, vectors, and gradient analysis. In Higher tier, pupils also explore pre-calculus concepts, transformations of functions and advanced algebraic techniques. Across both tiers, Year 11 students receive regular exposure to past paper questions and structured revision periods, particularly from spring onwards. This ensures that by the time of their summer examinations, all pupils are confident, well-practised and fully equipped to demonstrate their mathematical understanding across a broad range of topics
Contact
The Thomas Adams School
Lowe Hill
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5UB
Tel: +44 1939 237000