Tell your child about your favourite subject

at school.

Aspire and Achieve Evening

Tell your child about your favourite subject

at school.

Love the ballet

Year 7 is the opening line

of your school career“It's a funny thing about

mothers and fathers. Even when their own child is the

most disgusting little blister you could ever

imagine, they still think that he or she is

wonderful.”

Aspire and Achieve in Year 7 Mathematics

To learn, you must want to be taught.

Why is Maths important?•Many courses and jobs require GCSE Maths• It improves your problem solving skills• It gives you the skills to manage your personal finances•Research shows that people who are good at Maths, on average, earn more

Pencil, protractor and calculator –weapons of Maths destruction.

The final score in a football match was 3 – 2.How many different possible half-time scores are there?

The answer is 36.What was the question?

Nessie, the Loch Ness monster, weighs

‘600kg plus half her weight’.

How much does Nessie weigh?

In an enclosure at the zoo there are ostriches and giraffes.

If there are 16 heads and 52 legs, how many of each animal are there?

Half Time Scores

Full time 3 - 2

Random1 - 02 - 11 - 1

Half Time Scores• Full time 3 - 2

• Random Organised• 1 - 0 0 - 0 1 – 0 2 – 0 3 – 0• 2 - 1 0 – 1 1 – 1 2 – 1 …• 1 - 1 0 – 2 1 – 2 …

Half Time Scores• Full time 3 - 2

• Random OrganisedPattern

• 1 - 0 0 - 0 1 – 0 2 – 0 3 – 0 4 lots of 3• 2 - 1 0 – 1 1 – 1 2 – 1 …• 1 - 1 0 – 2 1 – 2 … …

Half Time Scores• Full time 3 - 2

• Random OrganisedPattern Rule

• 1 - 0 0 - 0 1 – 0 2 – 0 3 – 0 4 lots of 31 more than 3

• 2 - 1 0 – 1 1 – 1 2 – 1 … = times

• 1 - 1 0 – 2 1 – 2 … … 12 results 1 more than 2

Half Time Scores• Full time 3 - 2

• Random OrganisedPattern Rule

• 1 - 0 0 - 0 1 – 0 2 – 0 3 – 0 4 lots of 31 more than 3

• 2 - 1 0 – 1 1 – 1 2 – 1 … = times

• 1 - 1 0 – 2 1 – 2 … … 12 results 1 more than 2

• Algebra ( m + 1 ) x ( n + 1 ) if the final score is m - n

Course Overview

• The course involves working with:-•Number

Algebra•Ratio and Proportion Probability•Geometry and Measures Statistics

5 out of 4 people have difficulty with fractions

Course Content

• Number 4 operations Negative numbersFactors, multiples, primes IndicesFractions BIDMASDecimals PercentagesMental calculation Written calculationUse of calculator

0.33333… = 1/3 0.66666… = 2/3so 0.99999… 3/3 = 1

• Ratio and Proportion Equivalent ratioDirect proportionSolve problemsDivide in a given ratioSimilar shapesPercentages

Course Content

The other day I had a disagreement with a 90 degree angle.

It turns out it was right.

Course Content• Algebra Substitution Linear Graphs

Equations Real Life GraphsFormulasSequencesBrackets

Decimals Have a Point

Course Content

• Geometry and 2D shapes 3D shapesMeasures Area & Volume Similar Shapes

Transformations Metric UnitsAngles Imperial UnitsMeasuresConstructions

Why is the number 6 scared? Because 7 8 9.

Course Content• Statistics and Collect Data

Averages Probability Charts

Interpret ChartsSurveysProbabilityExperiments

If you think dogs can’t count, try putting 3 biscuits in your pocket

and only giving Fido 2 of them.

How many Squares?

Failure is the opportunity to start again,

more intelligently.

ExpectationsBehaviour for learning Complete homework

Do your best Ask for help if you need itShow your working Keep your book neat and accurateAttendance Be prepared for each lesson

If there is a 50 – 50 chance that something will go wrong,

then 9 times out 10 it will.

EquipmentCalculator – have your own to become familiar with itPen & Pencil SharpenerRuler ProtractorRubber Compasses

It is not how many times you fall that is important,but how many times you get back up again.

Homework

• Set twice per week• Should take between 20 – 30 minutes•Consolidation, Learning• Puzzle, Research

If 4 x – 7 = 25 find x Here it is!

Maths Assessments

• Students are set by ability based on KS2 results.•Regular feedback is given in exercise books and

verbally• They are assessed formally every half term.• Students can be moved to a Higher or Lower set

if needed.Maths, the only place where you can buy 80 watermelons

without anyone thinking you’re weird.

• Three days ago, yesterday was the day before Sunday. What day will it be tomorrow?

Parallel lines have so much in common,

it’s a shame they’ll never meet.

Websites•mymaths•bbc bitesize•Khan Academy•Mr Barton maths•mathsisfun

Maths is not a spectator sport.

What do the students do?• Individual work and Paired work• Basic skills and applied skills• Familiar and unfamiliar situations• Multi-stage problems• Regular assessments to track progress• Target sheet so students know where they are going

…•… and how to get there.

The only way to learn Maths is to do Maths.

What can parents do?• Provide an appropriate place to work free from distraction• Be supportive and encouraging• Ask your child to explain what they have been doing• Let them work out the cost of shopping and the change• Check that homework is completed• Do not say ‘Well I was never any good at maths’.• If you are positive then your child will be positive.• If you have a concern contact the school.

The will to succeed is not nearly so important asthe will to prepare to succeed.

English is…ReadingWriting Spoken Language

“To learn to read if to light a fire; every syllable that is

spelled out is a spark” Victor Hugo

Year 7 Students have seven one hour lessons of English per two week cycle.

Vocabulary, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation is taught through the study of texts and writing.

Reading

Researchers found that children who receive bedtime stories from their parents as infants perform better than those who go without. But reading for pleasure during secondary school had the biggest effect.

National Literacy Survey 2013.

READING BOOKS ARE ESSENTIAL – SOME LESSONS WILL START WITH

READING

Units for Year 7 English

Each term a newsletter will come home with updates from English and enrichment texts, plays, films for your child to enjoy alongside their studies in English.

Homework

In English we sometimes use homework banks.

Learning spellings and independent reading also form homework tasks.

Let Us Know… As a department we encourage you to keep in contact

with us throughout the year.

Updates on your child’s enjoyment or worries around our subject are always appreciated and acted upon.

Five Ways to Support Students in English

1. Read and talk about books and reading.2. Encourage purposeful editing and

re-drafting.3. Help your child to identify spelling

strategies that work for them. 4. Visit the English pages on BBC

Bitesize.5. Play Scrabble, Boggle,

Bananagrams!

How to Achieve

Amazing studentsdisplay a thirst for knowledge

They are happy participants in every aspect of school life

Get involvedWednesday

Activity Teacher Year Group(s) Time Location Max

pupils Morning Club MrsM All 8.20-8.55 LRC Upper School Art DH 10-11 12.35 13 25 Netball JM 10 12.35 Courts KS4 Upper School Art CLM 10-11 12.35-1.05 D3 KS4 FT extra DSW 10-11 12.35-1.00 Lower School Homework/Support TAs 7-9 12.35-1.30 B1 Football PM 7 12.55-1.30 Field

Rugby LH 11 12.55-1.30 Field Cricket PM 7 12.55-1.30 Field Basketball PM 7 12.55-1.30 Gym Concert Band AW 9-11 1.00 Hall 40 Boys Advanced readers (Week A) ACM 11 1.00 15 Netball JMG 11 1.00 Courts Dance Club AG 7-8 1.00 Studio 20+ Lego Club AGil 7,8,9 1.00-1.30 20 Yr11 D&T Club BH 11 3.45-5.00 D5 15 Additional Maths CS 11 4.00-5.00 15 13

Thursday

Morning Club MrsM All 8.20-8.55 LRC Upper School Art DH 10-11 12.35 13 25 KS4 Upper School Art (Week A) CLM 10-11 12.35-1.05 D3 20 Upper School D&T Club BH 10-11 12.35-1.00 D5 20 KS4 FT extra DSW 10-11 12.35-1.00 B2 Lower School Homework/Support TAs 7-9 12.40-1.20 B1 Football PM 10 12.55-1.30 Field Rugby LH 8 12.55-1.30 Field Cricket LH 10 12.55-1.30 Field Basketball LH 10 12.55-1.30 Gym Fitness Suite LH 10-11 12.55-1.30 Fitness Suite Hockey JMG 9 1.00 Field Netball JM 8 1.00 Courts Cantarla ACM 9,10,11 1.00 M6 25 Craft Club KU/SH 7 1.00-1.30 A3 (TBC) 20 Jazz Band ACM 7-11 3.50-5.00 Hall 25

Monday

Activity Teacher Year Group(s) Time Location Max

pupils Morning Club MrsM All 8.20-8.55 ALC

Girls Football Club DN 7,8,9 12.35-1.00 Field

Hockey Club JMG 10 12.35 Field

Upper School Art DH 10-11 12.35 13 20-25

KS4 Art CLM 10-11 12.35-1.05 D3 20

Lower School D&T BH 7-9 12.35-1.00 D5 20

KS4 FT extra DSW 10-11 12.35-1.00 B2

Lower School Homework/Support TAs 7-9 12.40-1.20 B1

Football LH 8 12.55-1.30 Field

Rugby PM 7 12.55-1.30 Field

Basketball LH 8 12.55-1.30 Gym

Cricket LH 8 12.55-1.30 Field

Craft Cub KU 8 - 9 1 – 1.30 A3 (TBC) 10

Dance Club AG 9 1 - 1.30 Studio 15

Hockey Club JMG 11 1.00 Field

Additional Maths MLM 10 TBC 16 28

Tuesday Morning Club MrsM All 8.20-8.55 LRC

Girls Football DH 10-11 12.35 Field

Upper School Art CLM 10-11 12.35 13 25

Upper School D&T Club BH 10-11 12.35-1.00 D5

KS4 FT extra DSW 10-11 12.35-1.00 B2

Lower School Homework/Support TAs 7-9 12.35-1.30 B1

Chess Club CB All 12.35-1.00 8 12

Football LH 9 12.55-1.30 Field

Football PM 11 12.55-1.30 Field

Basketball PM 9 12.55-1.30 Gym

Cricket PM 9 12.55-1.30 Field

Fitness Suite LH 10-11 12.55-1.30 Fitness Suite

Cantarla ACM 9,10,11 1.00 M6 25

Netball JMG 7 1.00 Courts

Hockey JM 8 1.00 Field

Get involved tomorrow!

Time ClubBefore school starts

Morning club in the LRC

At lunch Lego ClubWriting ClubHockeyRugbyComputer clubDT workshopProgramming ClubSaxophone GroupGeography ClubLibrary

Thirst for Knowledge

Active Participation

School Uniform

Home Learning in Year 7

Home Learning in Year 7•20 minutes per subject•Two subjects per night•Write it down clearly•Make sure you understand it, double check and ask questions

On the way home, tell your child what you would do differently if you could start secondary school all

over again!