Divs (accelerated) Scheme of Work

Overview of the Year 2022/23

All page numbers refer to the new IGCSE textbook 2 unless otherwise stated.

Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term

Direct and Inverse Non-Linear Graphs Algebraic Fractions
Proportion
Algebra & Quadratics Functions Advanced Trigonometry
Areas and Volumes Transformations & Inequalities & regions
Functions
Real Life Calculations, Sequences Probability: Tree
Compound measures & Diagrams
travel graphs.
Quadratic inequalities Circle Properties Revision: Sets
& simultaneous
equations
Indices and Surds Histograms Revision: Upper & Lower
bounds
Calculus Bearings Revision: Recurring
Decimals
Proof Summer Exam
Topic Learning Objectives Resources
Pupils can solve problems using direct and p21-34
Direct and Inverse inverse proportion
P3 – 11 – covers direct and inverse
Proportion
proportion, mostly in worded
Includes only y  x, y  1/x, y  x2, y  1/x2, y questions in a less formal way than in
 x3, y  x
Lesson Starter Virtual Image Vol 2
Relate algebraic solutions to graphical Menu 4 Proportion
interpretations

Expanding more than 2 brackets Book 1 – p315

Algebra and Quadratics
No exercises explicitly for this in the
Factorise quadratics of the form 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐,
textbooks. Use 10Ticks L7/8P3p9
𝑎≥1
and L9/10P4p26

Solve quadratic equations by factorisation Book 2 – p113-4 supplement with

10Ticks L7/8P3p10 L9/10 P2 p39

Solving equations using completing the square Book 2 – p114-7

Book 2 – p118-9 (incl. proof)

Solve quadratic equations by using the
quadratic formula

Form and solve quadratic equations from data Book 2 – p119-22

given in a context
Areas and Volumes 4.9A P140 - 147
find perimeters and areas of sectors of circles
 4.10C
find the surface area of simple shapes using P148 – 150
the area formulae for triangles and rectangles
4.10D
find the surface area of a cylinder
4.10E P148 – 150
find the volume of prisms, including cuboids
and cylinders, using an appropriate formula P148 – 150
4.10A
find the surface area and volume of a sphere P151 - 154
and a right circular cone using relevant
formulae
4.11A
understand that areas of similar figures are in
the ratio of the square of corresponding sides P154 - 157
4.11B
understand that volumes of similar figures are
in the ratio of the cube of corresponding sides
P158 – 161
4.11C
use areas and volumes of similar figures in
P154 - 164
solving problems
Real Life Calculations, 1.10B
P180 - 186
Compound measures and carry out calculations using standard units of
mass, length, area, volume and capacity
travel graphs.
1.10C
understand and carry out calculations using Cover the ideas on P265 – 274. Most
time, and carry out calculations using money, students should be able to appreciate
including converting between currencies the methods here already.

4.4G
use compound measure such as speed,
density and pressure P186 - 192
4.9A
convert measurements within the metric system P182 – 184
to include linear and area units
4.10A
 convert between units of volume within the
metric system P185 – 186

3.3A
interpret information presented in a range of
linear and non-linear graphs
Book 1: P201-211
Quadratic inequalities & 2.8A P122 - 124
simultaneous equations solve quadratic inequalities in one unknown and
represent the solution set on a number line
2.7D
solve simultaneous equations in two unknowns,
P276 - 281
one equation being linear and the other being
quadratic

2.1A P12 – 18 and P35 - 37

use index notation involving fractional, negative
Indices and Surds
and zero powers
P349 – 352
1.4A
understand the meaning of surds
1.4B P353 - 360
manipulate surds, including rationalising a
denominator
Calculus 3.3D P293 – 301
find the gradients of non-linear graphs

3.4A
P374 – 375 (no exercises for this objective,
just an appreciation of the concept)
understand the concept of a variable rate of change
3.4B
differentiate integer powers of x
P376 - 381
 3.4C
determine gradients, rates of change, stationary
points, turning points (maxima and minima) by
P381 -388
differentiation and relate these to graphs

3.4D
distinguish between maxima and minima by
considering the general shape of the graph only P385 - 387
3.3A
recognise, plot and draw graphs with equation:
Non-Linear Graphs
y = Ax 3 + Bx 2 + Cx + D in which: Possible revision from textbook 1:
(i)the constants are integers and some could be zero P259 - 269
(ii)the letters x and y can be replaced with any other
two letters or:

E F
y = Ax 3 + Bx 2 + Cx + D + + P127 – 138
x x2
in which:
(i) the constants are numerical and at least three of
them are zero
(ii)the letters x and y can be replaced with any other
two letters
3.3E
find the intersection points of two graphs, one linear
(y1) and one non-linear (y2), and recognise that the
solutions correspond to the solutions of y2 – y1 = 0 P216 - 226

3.2A P195 - 200

understand the concept that a function is a
Functions mapping between elements of two sets P200 – 202
3.2B
use function notations of the form f(x) = … and
f:x…
3.2C P203 – 206
 understand the terms ‘domain’ and ‘range’ and
which values may need to be excluded from a P207 - 211
domain
3.2D
understand and find the composite function fg
and the inverse function f -1

5.2
Transformations: Revision Textbook 1: P339 - 354
Consolidation of all 4 transformations
and transformations using 3.3B
P302 – 321, Do not cover Sin and Cos
functions apply to the graph of y = f(x) the graphs at this stage.
transformations y = f(x) + a, y = f(ax), y =
f(x + a), y = af(x) for linear and quadratic
functions.
3.3C P302 – 321, Do not cover Sin and Cos
interpret and analyse transformations of graphs at this stage.
functions and write the functions algebraically

Sequences 3.1A generate terms of a sequence using

term-to-term and position-to-term P43 - 49
definitions of the sequence

3.1B find subsequent terms of an integer

sequence and the rule for generating it P49 – 52

3.1C use linear expressions to describe the P49 -52

nth term of arithmetic sequences
3.1A understand and use common difference
(d) and first term (a) in an arithmetic P53 – 59
Sequence

3.2B know and use nth term= a + (n −1)d P53 – 59

3.3C find the sum of the first n terms of an P56 - 59

 arithmetic series (Sn)
4.6C
Consolidation of angle properties of the circle
Circle Properties
including:
(i) angle subtended by an arc at the P66 – 71 and Textbook 1: P140 – 148
centre of a circle is twice the angle for further revision and consolidation.
subtended at any point on the
remaining part of the circumference P66 – 71 and Textbook 1: P140 – 148
(ii) angle subtended at the for further revision and consolidation.
circumference by a diameter is a
right angle P66 – 71 and Textbook 1: P140 – 148
(iii) angles in the same segment are for further revision and consolidation.
equal
(iv) the sum of the opposite angles of a P66 – 71 and Textbook 1: P140 – 148
cyclic quadrilateral is 180° for further revision and consolidation.
4.6C
Understanding and use of the angle property
the alternate segment theorem P71 – 76

4.6A
P76 - 83
understand and use the internal and external
intersecting chord properties

Histograms 6.1A
construct and interpret histograms P333 – 346

Bearings 4.4D Textbook1: P65 - 67

understand angle measure including three-
figure bearings
Textbook1: P65 – 67
4.5C
 solve problems using scale drawings
4.11B Textbook1: P65 - 67
use and interpret maps and scale drawings
Proof 2.2E
Use algebra to support and construct proofs P282 - 289

2.2C
Algebraic Fractions manipulate algebraic fractions where the P362 - 372
numerator and/or the denominator can be
numeric, linear or quadratic, including solving
equations
Advanced Trigonometry 4.8A P396 - 401
understand and use sine, cosine and tangent
of obtuse angles
P396 - 401
3.3A
recognise, plot and draw graphs with
equation:
y = sin x, y = cos x, y = tan x for angles of any
size (in degrees) Features in exercises P302 - 320
3.3B
apply to the graph of y = f(x) the
transformations y = f(x) + a, y = f(ax), y =
f(x + a), y = af(x) for, sine and cosine
functions
P401 - 413
4.8C
understand and use the sine and cosine rules
for any triangle P323 -330
4.8D
use Pythagoras’ theorem in three dimensions P413 - 418
4.8E
understand and use the formula 1/2 ab Sin C
for the area of a triangle
4.8F P323 -330
 apply trigonometrical methods to solve
problems in three dimensions, including finding
the angle between a line and a plane

2.8B
Inequalities & regions
identify harder examples of regions P326 - 329
defined by linear inequalities

6.3I
Probability: Tree Diagrams
use the addition rule of probability for P249 - 253
mutually exclusive events
6.3A
draw and use tree diagrams P249 – 253 and P422 – 434

6.3B
determine the probability that two or more
independent events will occur
P248 - 253
6.3C
use simple conditional probability when
combining events P253 – 262 and P423 – 434
6.3D
apply probability to simple problems
P255 – 262 and P424 – 434
1.5E
use Venn diagrams to represent sets P86 – 94 and P166 – 176
Revision: Sets
6.3D
P166 – 176
find probabilities from a Venn diagram

1.5B P95 – 99
use Venn diagrams to represent sets and the
number
 of elements in sets
P86 – 92 and P166 – 177
1.5D
use sets in practical situations

1.8C

Upper and Lower Bounds identify upper and lower bounds where values are Text book1: P304 – 307
given to a degree of accuracy
1.8A
solve problems using upper and lower bounds where Text book1: P304 – 307
values are given to a degree of accuracy
Recurring Decimals 1.3A
convert recurring decimals into fractions P103 - 105