Welcome to Mathematics at Blackpool Skills Academy
At Blackpool Skills Academy, we believe that maths is more than just numbers — it’s a vital skill that helps you solve real-life problems, build confidence, and prepare for success in your vocational studies and beyond. Whether you're learning how to measure up in construction or calculate costs in hair and beauty, maths plays an essential role in your journey.
To support your progress, we’ve created a series of interactive tables below. Each topic is clearly laid out by term, and every skill or concept is linked to open-access learning and revision resources. Just click on the links to revisit classwork, build confidence, and prepare for your next steps — whether that’s a functional skills qualification, a GCSE, or your future career.
Let’s get started — and remember, every step you take in maths brings you closer to your goals.
| Year | Term | Unit Title | Content | Skills |
| Year 7 | Autumn | Number Skills | Place value and ordering numbers, including decimals. Four operations. Factors, multiples, prime numbers, square numbers. Negative numbers introduction. | Place value. Arithmetic operations. Number properties. Negative numbers. |
| Year 7 | Autumn | Introduction to Algebra | Understanding expressions, terms, and coefficients. Simplifying expressions. Substitution into formulae. | Algebra basics. Simplifying expressions. Substitution. |
| Year 7 | Spring | Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages | Converting between fractions, decimals, and percentages. Calculating with fractions. Percentage problems. | Conversions. Fraction operations. Percentages. |
| Year 7 | Spring | Geometry Basics | Properties of 2D shapes. Angles, triangles, quadrilaterals. Perimeter, area, and measurement. 3D shapes and nets. | Shape properties. Measurement. Geometry fundamentals. |
| Year 7 | Summer | Statistics and Probability | Data collection and representation. Mean, median, mode, range. Basic probability. | Data handling. Averages. Probability basics. |
| Year 7 | Summer | Ratio and Proportion | Understanding and simplifying ratios. Solving proportion problems using scaling and unitary methods. | Ratios. Proportional reasoning. |
| Year 8 | Autumn | Number and Arithmetic | Operations with fractions and mixed numbers. Powers, roots, indices laws. Standard form applications. | Fraction operations. Indices. Standard form. |
| Year 8 | Autumn | Algebra | Expanding brackets and factorisation. Solving linear equations. Plotting linear graphs. | Brackets. Equations. Graphs. |
| Year 8 | Spring | Geometry and Measures | Angle rules. Symmetry and transformations. Circles: radius, diameter, circumference, area. | Angles. Transformations. Circle geometry. |
| Year 8 | Spring | Ratio and Proportion | Direct and inverse proportion. Scale drawings and maps. Recipes and currency conversion. | Proportion. Scaling. Real-life applications. |
| Year 8 | Summer | Statistics and Probability | Pie charts, bar charts, scatter graphs. Theoretical and experimental probability. | Charts. Probability methods. |
| Year 8 | Summer | Algebra – Quadratics | Introduction to quadratic expressions. Solving simple quadratics graphically. | Quadratics. Graphical solutions. |
| Year 9 | Autumn | Advanced Number Work | Recurring decimals and fractions. Bounds. Estimation and approximation. | Decimals. Bounds. Estimation. |
| Year 9 | Autumn | Algebra | Rearranging formulae. Solving simultaneous equations. Quadratic and cubic graphs. | Formulae. Simultaneous equations. Graphs. |
| Year 9 | Spring | Geometry | Pythagoras’ theorem. Basic trigonometry. Volume and surface area of solids. | Pythagoras. Trigonometry. Volume and area. |
| Year 9 | Spring | Probability and Statistics | Probability trees and compound events. Cumulative frequency and box plots. Grouped data analysis. | Probability trees. Frequency graphs. Data spread. |
| Year 9 | Summer | Ratio and Proportion | Compound units (speed, density, pressure). Advanced proportional reasoning. | Compound measures. Proportional problems. |
| Year 9 | Summer | Algebra – Functions and Sequences | Arithmetic and geometric sequences. Function notation. | Sequences. Function notation. |
| Year | Term | Unit Title | Content | Skills |
| Year 10 | Autumn | Number | Recap of KS3 core skills: operations, fractions, decimals, percentages. Index laws and surds (Higher Tier). Estimation and bounds. Standard form and calculations. | Fractions; percentages; estimation; standard form; surds (Higher) |
| Year 10 | Autumn | Algebra | Linear equations, inequalities, and graphs. Expanding and factorising expressions. Solving simultaneous equations (substitution and elimination). Quadratic equations: solving by factorisation and graphically. | Equations; graphs; quadratics; factorising; simultaneous equations |
| Year 10 | Spring | Ratio, Proportion, and Rates of Change | Direct and inverse proportion. Speed, distance, and time problems. Growth and decay (Higher Tier). | Proportion; speed problems; growth & decay (Higher) |
| Year 10 | Spring | Geometry and Measures | Angle properties of polygons. Perimeter, area, and volume of standard shapes. Transformations: translation, rotation, reflection, enlargement. Pythagoras’ theorem and introduction to trigonometry. | Geometry; area & volume; transformations; Pythagoras; trigonometry intro |
| Year 10 | Summer | Statistics and Probability | Collecting, presenting, and interpreting data (bar charts, histograms, cumulative frequency). Averages and measures of spread. Probability trees and Venn diagrams. | Data handling; probability trees; Venn diagrams; averages |
| Year 10 | Summer | Consolidation and Revision | Revision of key topics to address knowledge gaps. Problem-solving activities and real-world applications. | Revision; problem-solving; real-world maths |
| Year 11 | Autumn | Algebra and Functions | Rearranging formulae. Solving quadratic equations using the quadratic formula and completing the square (Higher Tier). Graphs of cubic, exponential, and reciprocal functions (Higher Tier). | Quadratics; rearranging formulae; functions (Higher) |
| Year 11 | Autumn | Geometry and Measures | Advanced trigonometry: sine and cosine rules (Higher Tier). Circle theorems (Higher Tier). Bearings and constructions. Surface area and volume of composite shapes. | Trigonometry (Higher); circle theorems; constructions; surface area |
| Year 11 | Spring | Number and Proportion | Revisiting percentages, ratios, and scaling. Compound measures such as density and pressure. Recap of indices and surds. | Percentages; ratios; compound measures; indices & surds |
| Year 11 | Spring | Statistics and Probability | Conditional probability (Higher Tier). Interpreting box plots and histograms. Correlation and regression. | Conditional probability; box plots; correlation |
| Year 11 | Summer | Exam Preparation and Practice | Past paper practice for both Foundation and Higher tiers. Targeted revision sessions based on mock exam performance. Exam techniques, including time management and understanding command words. | Exam technique; revision; time management |
| Year 11 | Summer | Functional Applications of Maths | Real-life problem-solving scenarios. Financial mathematics, including loans, interest rates, and budgeting. Applications in vocational areas such as construction and design. | Financial maths; vocational applications; problem-solving |