Curriculum Plan: MYP Mathematics

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3

MYP 1 (Year 7) Unit Title(s): All About Number; Solving the Unit Title(s): Shape and Space; Visualizing Unit Title(s): Fact or Fiction; What are the
Unknown Algebra chances?
Global Context: Orientation in Time and Global Context: Fairness and Development; Global Context: Fairness and Development
Space; Scientific and Technical Innovation Orientation in Time and Space.
Key concept: Logic Key concept: Form; Relationships Key concept: Connections; Logic
Topics covered: Topics covered: Topics covered:
Fractions Calculate perimeter and area of 2D shapes Construct and interpret comparative bar
Comparing Numbers (rectangle, square) charts
Ordering Numbers Identify acute, obtuse, and reflex angles Construct and interpret vertical line charts
Powers of 10 Recognise and solve problems using angles at Interpret pie charts and know their
Negative Numbers a point and 180 degrees on a straight line appropriate use
Prime Numbers Recognise and use nets of cubes, cuboids, Choose appropriate graphs or charts to
Basic Indices and cylinders represent data
Calculate HCF and LCM Use language of faces, edges and vertices in Interpret and construct frequency tables
Square/Cube roots 3D shapes Find the mode of sets of data
Rounding and Estimation Know and solve problems using the Find the median of a set of data
BIDMAS properties and definitions of triangles Calculate the mean from a frequency table
Percentage increase and decrease but also Area and perimeter of quadrilaterals, Find the mode from a frequency table
profit and loss triangles and trapezia Calculate and understand the range as a
Ratio Use and apply the formula for area and measure of spread (or consistency)
circumference of a circle Analyse and compare sets of data,
Know the meaning of expression, term, Find the surface area and volume of cuboids appreciating the limitations of different
formula, equation (including cubes) statistics (mean, median, mode, range)
Recognize and use square numbers/ cube Calculate the area and perimeter of
numbers in patterns composite shapes that include basic sections Know and use the vocabulary of probability
Continue linear and non-linear number of a circle (quarter/semi circles) Understand the use of the 0-1 scale to
sequences Finding unknowns when given measure probability
Simplify expressions by collecting like terms area/perimeter/volume using algebra List all the outcomes for an experiment,
Manipulate expressions by multiplying a including the use of tables
single term over a bracket (the distributive Plot coordinates Work out theoretical probabilities for events
law) Write the equation of a line parallel to the x- (number of successes/total number of
Simplify expressions by expanding, and axis or the y-axis outcomes)
gathering like terms Identify and draw the lines y = x and y = -x Know that the sum of probabilities for all
Substitute integers and fractions into Find the x and y-intercept of a straight line outcomes is 1
expressions and formulae (positive and Solve problems based on a linear graph Apply the fact that the sum of probabilities
negative) Solve word problems relating to linear for all outcomes is 1
Curriculum Plan: MYP Mathematics

Solve basic linear equations graphs Interpret and find probabilities from tables
Solve problems using basic linear graphs in Graphing straight lines using a table of values Find probabilities from real life scenarios
form y=mx+c Graph linear equations in the form y=mx+c
Form a general rule for linear sequence Identify linear equations from their graphs.
Solve linear equations involving word
problems
Solve multi-step equations, including the use
of brackets.
MYP 2 (Year 8) Unit Title(s) All About Number; Solving the Unit Title(s) Shape and Space; Visualizing Unit Title(s) Fact or Fiction; What are the
Unknown Algebra chances?
Key concept: Logic Key concept: Form; Relationships Key concept: Connections; Logic
Global Context: Orientation in Time and Global Context: Fairness and Development; Global Context: Fairness and Development
Space; Scientific and Technical Innovation Orientation in Time and Space.
Topics covered: Topics covered: Topics covered:
Use standard form to write large Use knowledge of Find the mode from a frequency table
numbers/small numbers alternate/corresponding/vertically opposite Find the median from a frequency table
Laws of indices (excluding negative and angles to calculate missing angles Calculate the mean from a frequency table
fractional) Use and apply the formula for area and Construct stem and leaf diagram
Identify if a fraction is terminating or circumference of a circle Calculate IQR
recurring Know circle definitions and properties, Construct and interpret histograms for
Ratio (When given whole amount, part etc.) including: tangent, arc, sector and segment grouped data with equal class intervals
Solve problems involving ratio in a real-life Calculate the area and perimeter of Distinguish between continuous and
context (such as those involving conversion, composite shapes that include circles numerical data
comparison, mixing) Establish the size of an interior/exterior Distinguish between ordinal and nominal
Solve problems involving percentage change angle in a regular polygon[(n-2)x180] data
Solve original value problems when working Calculate the volume of a regular prism Distinguish between discrete and continuous
with percentages Calculate the volume of a cylinder and data
Solve financial problems including simple sphere Plot a scatter diagram of bivariate data
interest/compound interest basic Solve problems using Pythagoras’ theorem in Interpret a scatter diagram using
Solve problems involving rates of pay and two dimensional figures understanding of correlation (strong
unit pricing Calculate the angle of a sector when the arc negative, strong positive etc)
Problems involving speed/distance/time length and radius are known Find the modal class of set of grouped data
Problem solving questions involving area and Find the class containing the median of a set
Simplify expressions by collecting like terms volume of grouped data
Manipulate expressions by multiplying a Analyse and compare sets of data,
single term over a bracket (the distributive Know that graphs of functions of the form y = appreciating the limitations of different
law) mx + c, x ± y = c and ax ± by = c are linear statistics (mean, median, mode, range)
Curriculum Plan: MYP Mathematics

Simplify expressions by expanding, and Solve problems based on a linear graph

gathering like terms Graph and identify linear equations in the List outcomes of an event systematically
Substitute integers and fractions into form y=mx+c Calculate probability of basic/combined
expressions and formulae (positive and Find the gradient of a straight line on a unit events ( AND/OR RULES)
negative) grid Calculate probabilities using a sample spaces
Solve basic linear equations Plot graphs of functions of the form y = mx ± (2 way table, tree diagram, systematic listing)
Form a general rule for linear sequence c and ax ± by = c Use a tree diagram to solve problems
Continue linear and nonlinear number Recognise that the point of intersection of involving independent combined events
sequences two graphs corresponds to the solution of a Find probabilities from real life scenarios
Recognise quadratic sequence connected equation
Change the subject of a formula Solve problems involving two simultaneous
Solve linear equations with the unknown on equations and interpret the solution
both sides when the equation involves graphically
brackets Solve real life application of linear equations
Multiply two linear expressions of the form problems
(ax ± b)(cx ± d)
Expand the expression (x ± a)², and simplify
Factorise an algebraic expression by taking
out common factors (HCF and grouping)
Form a general rule for quadratic sequences
Solve simultaneous equations and interpret
the solution (in the form y=mx+c)
Recognise that the point of intersection of
two graphs corresponds to the solution of a
connected equation
MYP 3 (Year 9) Unit Title(s) All About Number; Solving the Unit Title(s) Shape and Space; Visualizing Unit Title(s) Fact or Fiction; What are the
Unknown Algebra chances?

Key concept: Logic Key concept: Form; Relationships Key concept: Connections; Logic
Global Context: Orientation in Time and Global Context: Fairness and Development; Global Context: Fairness and Development
Space; Scientific and Technical Innovation Orientation in Time and Space.
Topics covered: Topics covered: Topics covered:
Laws of indices (excluding negative and Find the area and circumference of a circle Choose appropriate graphs or charts to
fractional) Area and Perimeter of composite shapes represent data, and interpret correctly
Use standard form to write large including circles Construct frequency tables
numbers/small numbers Know and solve problems using the Calculate the mean/mode and median from
Solve problems involving ratio in a real-life properties and definitions of triangles a frequency table
context (such as those involving conversion, Use knowledge of Calculate mean, mode, and median from a
Curriculum Plan: MYP Mathematics

comparison, mixing) alternate/corresponding/vertically opposite set of data

Round numbers to significant figures angles to calculate missing angles Calculate the IQR
Round numbers to decimal places Recognise and use nets of cubes, cuboids, Find the median from a frequency table
Identify the minimum and maximum values and cylinders Construct stem and leaf diagram
of an amount that has been rounded (to Identify congruent triangles Analyse and compare sets of data,
nearest x, x d.p., x s.f.) Know and use the criteria for triangles to be appreciating the limitations of different
Use inequalities to describe the range of congruent (SSS, SAS, ASA, RHS) statistics (mean, median, mode, range)
values for a rounded value Solve problems involving similar triangles Interpret a scatter diagram using
Add/subtract/multiply/divide numbers (basic enlargements only) understanding of correlation
written in standard form Explore and utilise basic trigonometric ratios Construct and interpret histograms for
Law of indices (including negative and Solve for unknown sides and angles using grouped data with equal class intervals
fractional) trigonometric ratios Construct a line of best fit on a scatter
Direct Proportion including graph and table Problem solving questions involving area and diagram and use the line of best fit to
Classifying according to number systems (N, volume estimate values
Z, Q, etc.) Problems solving using Pythagoras and ratios Construct box and whisker plot
Inverse Proportion including graph and table Calculating percentiles
Solve problems involving direct and inverse Identify midpoint of line formally using the Making inferences about populations from
proportions formula data sets
Solve problems involving mass, density etc. Identify distance of a line formally using the
(using triangle) formula Work out theoretical probabilities for events
Identify slope of line formally using the (number of successes/total number of
Simplifying expressions formula outcomes)
Solve linear equations with the unknown on Use the form y = mx + c to identify parallel Apply the fact that the sum of probabilities
both sides when the equation involves and perpendicular lines for all outcomes is 1
brackets Find the equation of a line through one point Calculate probability of basic combined
Finding nth term of linear sequence with a given gradient events ( AND/OR RULES)
Continue linear and nonlinear number Find the equation of a line through two given Use a tree diagram to solve problems
sequences points involving independent combined events
Change the subject of a formula Calculate the probabilities of dependent
Multiply two linear expressions of the form combined events
(ax ± b)(cx ± d) Use a tree diagram to solve complex
Factorise an algebraic expression by taking problems involving independent combined
out common factors (HCF and grouping) events
Form a general rule for quadratic sequences Use a tree diagram to solve complex
Solve simultaneous equations and interpret problems involving dependent combined
the solution events
Recognise that the point of intersection of Probability of mutually exclusive and
two graphs corresponds to the solution of a combined events
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connected equation Understand that relative frequency tends

Solve a simple linear inequality in one towards theoretical probability as sample
variable with unknowns on one side size increases
Solve a complex linear inequality in one Solving advanced tree diagram questions
variable and sketch solution set on a number
line
Factorise and solve a quadratic expression of
the form x² + bx and x² + bx + c
Sketching/Identifying a quadratic equation
using roots
Using the Quadratic Formula
MYP 4 (Year 10) Unit Title(s) All About Number; Solving the Unit Title(s) Shape and Space; Patterns in the Unit Title(s) Fact or Fiction; What are the
Unknown World around us chances?
Key concept: Logic Key concept: Form; Relationships Key concept: Connections; Logic
Global Context: Orientation in Time and Global Context: Globalization and Global Context: Fairness and Development
Space; Scientific and Technical Innovation Sustainability; Orientation in Time and Space.
Topics covered: Topics covered: Topics covered:
Direct Proportion problem solving Angle facts (alternate, corresponding etc) Constructing and interpreting graphs
Set notation and Venn Diagram notation Area and perimeter of basic 2D shapes Types of data
Drawing and interpreting Venn diagrams (including circles using degrees) Calculating the mean, median and mode, and
Using Venn diagrams to solve problems in Congruent and similar triangles choosing the best measure of central
real-life contexts Calculate the surface area of cones, spheres, tendency
Precentage profit/loss/error, solving original and pyramids (All formulae from booklet) Measures of spread (range)
value questions Find the volume of cones, spheres, and Stem and leaf plots
Inverse Proportion problem solving pyramids (All formulae from booklet) Calculating the interquartile range
Simple interest and Compound interest Area and perimeter of composite shape Box and Whisker plots
caluclations involving arcs and circles Comparing data sets
Problem solving using the area of a Finding the mean,mode,median from
Appreciation and Depreciation of real life sector/length of an arc (degrees only) grouped continuous data
events Using the Theorem of Pythagoras Calculations with cumulative frequency
Following Algorithms Problem solving Trigonometric ratios in right Interpreting correlation and finding line of
Solving linear equalities and displaying angled triangles (2D only) best fit algebraically
solution on number line Solve practical word problems involving right
Solving equations involving algebraic angled triangles, using trigonometric ratios Work out theoretical probabilities for events
fractions (2D only) (number of successes/total number of
Solving Quadratic Equations algebraically and Problem solving using trigonometric outcomes)
graphically (and using formula) ratios/pythagoras etc. (2D and 3D shapes) Apply the fact that the sum of probabilities
Curriculum Plan: MYP Mathematics

Solving simultaneous equations algebraically Predicting the next term in a number for all outcomes is 1
and graphically sequence (linear, quadratic, triangular, Calculate probability of basic combined
Solving simultaneous equations, 1 linear, 1 Fibonacci) events ( AND/OR RULES)
non-linear Finding and justifying or proving general Use a tree diagram to solve problems
rules/ formulae for linear sequence involving independent combined events
Finding and justifying or proving general Interpreting experimental probability
rules/ formulae for quadratic sequence Use of sample spaces
Finding a constant of proportionality. and theoretical probability
setting up equations/rules Calculating probabilities of independent
Graphing direct and inverse relationships events, mutually exclusive events and
Problem solving using direct and inverse combined events
relationships Solving problems using tree diagrams and
Using sequences to solve real life problems Venn diagrams
MYP 5 (Year 11) Unit Title(s) The Circle, Functions
Key concept: Logic; Aesthetics and
Connections
Global Context: Orientation of Time and
Space; Scientific and Technical Innovation
Topics covered:
The linear function, f(x) = mx + c, its graph,
gradient and y-intercept
Parallel and perpendicular lines and the
relationships between their gradients
Determining the range, given the domain
Equation of a line formula
Slope of a line formula
Distance of a line formula
Describing transformed linear, quadratic,
exponential, and sine and cosine functions
Example: f(x) = a (x – h)2 + k **
Graphing different types of functions (linear,
quadratic, exponential) and understanding
their characteristics
Translating, reflecting and dilating functions

Problem solving involving circumference and

area of circles
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Angle in a semi-circle theorem

Cords of a circle theorem
Radius-tangent theorem
Tangents from an external point theorem
Angle at the centre theorem
Angles subtended by the same arc theorem
Angle between a tangent and a chord
Opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral
theorem
Problem solving using circle theorems