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APP Chart for _____________________________________
Algebra
Numbers and the number system
Calculating
I can factorise quadratic expressions
including the difference of two squares,
e.g. x2 – 9 = (x + 3) (x – 3)
I understand the equivalence between
recurring decimals and fractions.
I understand compound interest.
I am able to manipulate algebraic
formulae, equations and expressions,
finding common factors and multiplying
two linear expressions
8
Year _______
I can use more complex formulae and
change the subject of a formula
I am able to evaluate algebraic formulae
by substituting fractions, decimals or
negative numbers
I can solve inequalities in two variables
and find the solution
I confidently sketch, interpret and identify
graphs of linear, quadratic, cubic and
reciprocal functions.
I understand the effect on a graph of
addition (or multiplication) with a constant
I can solve problems involving powers,
roots and numbers expressed in standard
form, checking for correct order of
magnitude and using a calculator as
appropriate
APP Chart for _____________________________________
Year _______
Using and applying Mathematics
Shape, Space and measure
Handling Data
I am able to develop alternative methods to
solve problems
I frequently select and combine known
facts and problem solving strategies to
solve problems of increasing complexity
I understand congruence and similarity
I can estimate and find the median,
quartiles and interquartile range for large
data sets using a cumulative frequency
diagram
I examine generalisations or solutions
reached in an activity, commenting
constructively
I understand the difference between
formulae for perimeter, area and volume by
considering dimensions
I convey mathematical meaning through
precise and consistent use of symbols
on the reasoning and logic used
I have begun to recognise nets of familiar
3-D shapes, e.g. cube, cuboid, triangular
prism, square-based pyramid
I reflect on lines of enquiry when exploring
mathematical tasks
I can recognise shapes in different
orientations and reflect shapes horizontally
or vertically
I understand and use trigonometrical
relationships in right-angled triangles, and
use these to solve problems, including
those involving bearings
8
I am beginning to distinguish between
practical demonstration and proof.
I understand the importance of
assumptions in proofs.
I’m beginning to organise my work and
check my results
I can use and interpret mathematical
symbols and diagrams
I can compare two or more distributions
and make inferences, using measures of
average and spread including median and
quartiles.
I know when to add or multiply two
probabilities
I can use tree diagrams to calculate
probabilities of combinations of
independent events
I can construct bar charts and pictograms.
I know how to use Venn and Carroll
diagrams to sort and classify information
I can use a wider range of measures for
length, capacity and mass using both
metric, and imperial units.
I can describe position and movement
I am using standard units of time
I can extract and interpret information
presented in simple tables, lists, bar charts
and pictograms