Year 11 Maths: Term 1
Welcome to the Year 10 Maths curriculum page. Here you will find lots
information about what students study and links to resources to
consolidate and deepen understanding. In maths students study different
topics and are assessed in 5 tests throughout the year. Tests are
cummulative and will be on all the topics studied up to the test date.
Term 1 topics (higher and foundation)
Topic 1: Expressions & formulae (Higher), Standard form (Foundation)
Topic 2: Algebraic Manipulation (Higher), Linear Equations (Foundation)
Topic 3: Degrees of Accuracy (Higher), Shapes and Volumes (Foundation)
Topic 4: Trigonometry & Pythagoras' Theorem (Higher), Transformations (Foundation)
Topic 5: Quadratic Equations (higher), Similarity (Foundation)
Topic 6: Algebraic proofs (higher), Set language and notation (Foundation)
Term 1 topics (Accelerated 11zMA1)
Topic 1 : Coordinate Geometry
Topic 2: Algebra and functions
Topics 3: Systems of equations and inequalities
Topic 4: Proof & exponential equations
Topic 5: Sequences (linear & Quadratic)
Topics 6: Surds and counting principles
Schemes of Work
Where can I do extra practice on these topics?
1) Students should make sure they have fully consolidated these ideas using the "independent learning" section of Sparxmaths.
2) Students should utilise the "Exam questions by topic" folder in microsoft Teams
3) Full pasts papers for Edexcel iGCSE Maths A can be found using the following links:
i. Paper 1
ii. Paper 2
Independent Learning
Teacher Resource Highlights
The Addvancemaths website, designed by one of our BISAD teachers, provides a comprehensive group of resources, that follow our Year 11 curriculum.
Additional resources
1) Maths Genie
Exam-style questions, levelled, by topic, and include supplementary videos and worked solutions.
2) Savemyexams
Revision notes, topic questions and flash cards to help you prepare for assesments.
Last updated on 21/08/2025
Last updated by
Amy Buttery