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YEAR 8 : USING AND APPLYING MATHEMATICS

Applying mathematics and solving problems

Y6 Objectives Y7 Objectives Y8 Objectives Resources
 
  • Solve word problems and investigate in contexts
  • Solve word problems
 
   
  • Investigate and explore pattern and symmetry
 
 
  • Identify the necessary information to solve a problem
  • Identify the necessary information to solve a problem
 
 
  • represent problems mathematically
  • Represent problems using algebra, geometry or graphs
 
 
  • Break a complex calculation into simpler steps (ICT)
  • Break down more complex problems using smaller steps
 
 
  • Present and interpret solutions in context of the problem
  • Explain and justify methods and conclusions
  • Present and interpret solutions, justify inferences
 
   
  • Give solutions to an appropriate degree of accuracy

 

 
 
  • Suggest extensions
  • Suggest extensions
 
 
  • Begin to generalise
  • Conjecture and generalise
 
 
  • Understand the significance of a counter example
  • Understand the significance of a counter example