Cambridge Lower Secondary

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Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics Stage 7

Framework Learning Objective Ongoing (O)
Code Term ref (T1, T2, T3)

Number/Integers, powers and root

7Ni1 Recognise negative numbers as positions on a number line, and order, add and
subtract positive and negative integers in context
7Ni2 Recognise multiples, factors, common factors, primes (all less than 100), making
use of simple tests of divisibility; find the lowest common multiple in simple cases;
use the ‘sieve’ for generating primes developed by Eratosthenes
7Ni3 Recognise squares of whole numbers to at least 20 × 20 and the corresponding
square roots; use the notation 7² and √49

Number/Place value, ordering and rounding

7Np1 Interpret decimal notation and place value; multiply and divide whole numbers and
decimals by 10, 100 or 1000
7Np2 Order decimals including measurements, changing these to the same units
7Np3 Round whole numbers to the nearest 10, 100 or 1000 and decimals, including
measurements, to the nearest whole number or one decimal place

Number/Fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and

proportion
7Nf1 Recognise the equivalence of simple fractions, decimals and percentages
7Nf2 Simplify fractions by cancelling common factors and identify equivalent fractions;
change an improper fraction to a mixed number, and vice versa; convert terminating
decimals to fractions, e.g. 0.23 = 23 hundredths
7Nf3 Compare two fractions by using diagrams, or by using a calculator to convert the
fractions to decimals
7Nf4 Add and subtract two simple fractions; find fractions of quantities (whole number
answers); multiply a fraction by an integer
7Nf5 Understand percentage as the number of parts in every 100; use fractions and
percentages to describe parts of shapes, quantities and measures
7Nf6 Calculate simple percentages of quantities (whole number answers) and express a
smaller quantity as a fraction or percentage of a larger one
7Nf7 Use percentages to represent and compare different quantities
7Nf8 Use ratio notation, simplify ratios and divide a quantity into two parts in a given ratio
7Nf9 Recognise the relationship between ratio and proportion

Number/Fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and

proportion (Continued)
7Nf10 Use direct proportion in context; solve simple problems involving ratio and direct
proportion

Number/Calculation/Mental strategies
7Nc1 Consolidate the rapid recall of number facts, including positive integer complements
to 100, multiplication facts to 10 × 10 and associated division facts

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Framework Learning Objective Ongoing (O)
Code Term ref (T1, T2, T3)

7Nc2 Use known facts and place value to multiply and divide two-digit numbers by a
single-digit number, e.g. 45 × 6, 96 ÷ 6
7Nc3 Know and apply tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 100
7Nc4 Use known facts and place value to multiply simple decimals by one-digit numbers,
e.g. 0.8 x 6
7Nc5 Calculate simple fractions and percentages of quantities, e.g. one quarter of 64,
20% of 50 kg
7Nc6 Use the laws of arithmetic and inverse operations to simplify calculations with whole
numbers and decimals
7Nc7 Use the order of operations, including brackets, to work out simple calculations
7Nc8 Add and subtract integers and decimals, including numbers with different numbers
of decimal places
7Nc9 Multiply and divide decimals with one and/or two places by single-digit numbers,
e.g. 13.7 x 8, 4.35 ÷ 5
7Nc10 Know that in any division where the dividend is not a multiple of the divisor there will
be a remainder, e.g. 157 ÷ 25 = 6 remainder 7. The remainder can be expressed
as a fraction of the divisor
7Nc11 Know when to round up or down after division when the context requires a whole-
number answer

Algebra/Expressions, equations and formulae

7Ae1 Use letters to represent unknown numbers or variables; know the meanings of the
words term, expression and equation
7Ae2 Know that algebraic operations follow the same order as arithmetic operations
7Ae3 Construct simple algebraic expressions by using letters to represent numbers
7Ae4 Simplify linear expressions, e.g. collect like terms; multiply a constant over a
bracket
7Ae5 Derive and use simple formulae, e.g. to change hours to minutes
7Ae6 Substitute positive integers into simple linear expressions/formulae
7Ae7 Construct and solve simple linear equations with integer coefficients (unknown on
one side only), e.g. 2x = 8, 3x + 5 = 14, 9 - 2x = 7
Algebra/Sequences, functions and graphs
7As1 Generate terms of an integer sequence and find a term given its position in the
sequence; find simple term-to-term rules
7As2 Generate sequences from spatial patterns and describe the general term in simple
cases
7As3 Represent simple functions using words, symbols and mappings
7As4 Generate coordinate pairs that satisfy a linear equation, where y is given explicitly in
terms of x; plot the corresponding graphs; recognise straight-line graphs parallel to
the x- or y-axis

Geometry/Shapes and geometric reasoning

7Gs1 Identify, describe, visualise and draw 2D shapes in different orientations
7Gs2 Use the notation and labelling conventions for points, lines, angles and shapes
7Gs3 Name and identify side, angle and symmetry properties of special quadrilaterals
and triangles, and regular polygons with 5, 6 and 8 sides
7Gs4 Estimate the size of acute, obtuse and reflex angles to the nearest 10°
7Gs5 Start to recognise the angular connections between parallel lines, perpendicular
lines and transversals

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Framework Learning Objective Ongoing (O)
Code Term ref (T1, T2, T3)

7Gs6 Calculate the sum of angles at a point, on a straight line and in a triangle, and prove
that vertically opposite angles are equal; derive and use the property that the angle
sum of a quadrilateral is 360°
7Gs7 Solve simple geometrical problems by using side and angle properties to identify
equal lengths or calculate unknown angles, and explain reasoning
7Gs8 Recognise and describe common solids and some of their properties, e.g. the
number of faces, edges and vertices
7Gs9 Recognise line and rotation symmetry in 2D shapes and patterns; draw lines of
symmetry and complete patterns with two lines of symmetry; identify the order of
rotation symmetry
7Gs10 Use a ruler, set square and protractor to:
– measure and draw straight lines to the nearest millimetre;
– measure and draw acute, obtuse and reflex angles to the nearest degree;
– draw parallel and perpendicular lines;
– construct a triangle given two sides and the included angle (SAS) or two angles
and the included side (ASA);
– construct squares and rectangles;
– construct regular polygons, given a side and the internal angle

Geometry/Position and movement

7Gp1 Read and plot coordinates of points determined by geometric information in all four
quadrants

Geometry/Position and movement (Continued)

7Gp2 Transform 2D points and shapes by:
– reflection in a given line;
– rotation about a given point;
– translation
Know that shapes remain congruent after these transformations

Measure/Length, mass and capacity

7Ml1 Choose suitable units of measurement to estimate, measure, calculate and solve
problems in everyday contexts
7Ml2 Know abbreviations for and relationships between metric units; convert between:
– kilometres (km), metres (m), centimetres (cm), millimetres (mm)
– kilometres (km), metres (m), centimetres (cm), millimetres (mm);
– tonnes (t), kilograms (kg) and grams (g);
– litres (l) and millilitres (ml)
7Ml2 Read the scales on a range of analogue and digital measuring instruments
Measure/Time and rates of change
7Mt1 Draw and interpret graphs in real life contexts involving more than one stage, e.g.
travel graphs
7Mt2 Know the relationships between units of time; understand and use the 12-hour and
24-hour clock systems; interpret timetables; calculate time intervals

Measure/Area, perimeter and volume

7Ma1 Know the abbreviations for and relationships between square metres (m²), square
centimetres (cm²), square millimetres (mm²)
7Ma2 Derive and use formulae for the area and perimeter of a rectangle; calculate the
perimeter and area of compound shapes made from rectangles
7Ma3 Derive and use the formula for the volume of a cuboid; calculate volumes of cuboids
7Ma4 Calculate the surface area of cubes and cuboids from their nets
Handling data/Planning and collecting data
7Dc1 Decide which data would be relevant to an enquiry and collect and organise the
data

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Framework Learning Objective Ongoing (O)
Code Term ref (T1, T2, T3)

7Dc2 Design and use a data collection sheet or questionnaire for a simple survey
7Dc3 Construct and use frequency tables to gather discrete data, grouped where
appropriate in equal class intervals

Handling data/processing and presenting

7Dp1 Find the mode (or modal class for grouped data), median and range

Handling data/processing and presenting (Continued

7Dp2 Calculate the mean, including from a simple frequency table
7Dp3 Draw and interpret:
– bar-line graphs and bar charts;
– frequency diagrams for grouped discrete data;
– simple pie charts;
– pictograms

Handling data/Interpreting and discussing results

7Di1 Draw conclusions based on the shape of graphs and simple statistics
7Di2 Compare two simple distributions using the range and the mode, median or mean

Handling data/probability
7Db1 Use the language of probability to describe and interpret results involving likelihood
and chance
7Db2 Understand and use the probability scale from 0 to 1
7Db3 Find probabilities based on equally likely outcomes in simple contexts
7Db4 Identify all the possible mutually exclusive outcomes of a single event
7Db5 Use experimental data to estimate probabilities
7Db6 Compare experimental and theoretical probabilities in simple contexts

Problem solving/Using techniques and skills in solving

mathematical problems
7Pt1 Use the laws of arithmetic and inverse operations to simplify calculations with whole
numbers and decimals
7Pt2 Manipulate numbers, algebraic expressions and equations, and apply routine
algorithms
7Pt3 Understand everyday systems of measurement and use them to estimate, measure
and calculate
7Pt4 Recognise and use spatial relationships in two and three dimensions
7Pt5 Draw accurate mathematical diagrams, graphs and constructions
7Pt6 Check results of calculations by using inverse operations
7Pt7 Estimate, approximate and check their working
7Pt8 Solve word problems involving whole numbers, percentages, decimals, money or
measures: choose operations and mental or written methods appropriate to the
numbers and context, including problems with more than one step
Problem solving/Using understanding and strategies in
solving problems
7Ps1 Identify and represent information or unknown numbers in problems, making correct
use of numbers, symbols, words, diagrams, tables and graphs
7Ps2 Recognise mathematical properties, patterns and relationships, generalising in
simple cases
7Ps3 Work logically and draw simple conclusions

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Framework Learning Objective Ongoing (O)
Code Term ref (T1, T2, T3)

7Ps4 Relate results or findings to the original context and check that they are reasonable
7Ps5 Record and explain methods, results and conclusions
7Ps6 Discuss and communicate findings effectively, orally and in writing

Notes:
• You should enter all the learning objectives for the stage here. The number of lines in the table should match
the total number of learning objectives for the stage.
• The final column should give a clear overview of coverage. Where an objective is addressed in more than one
unit, all of the relevant units should be listed – this will help you to achieve a balance, ensuring that coverage
is sufficient and/or not too frequent at the expense of others.

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