Mathematics
Year 7 · Curriculum for Wales
Year 7 is the first year of Key Stage 3 in Wales and the year arithmetic becomes algebra. Pupils secure the four operations with integers, decimals, fractions and negative numbers, then start using letters to represent numbers: simplifying expressions, substituting into formulae and solving one- and two-step equations.
Geometry covers angle rules, properties of triangles and quadrilaterals, area, perimeter and the beginnings of coordinate geometry. Statistics work covers averages, range and drawing and reading a range of charts.
Under Curriculum for Wales this sits in the Mathematics and Numeracy Area of Learning and Experience, with numeracy also assessed across other subjects, so the practical, in-context side of the work matters as much as the technique.
Important Topics
- NumberIntegers, decimals, negative numbers, factors, multiples, primes and order of operations.
- Fractions, Decimals & PercentagesConverting between forms and calculating percentages of amounts.
- Introduction to AlgebraSimplifying expressions, substitution and solving simple equations.
- Sequences & GraphsTerm-to-term rules, the nth term and plotting coordinates.
- Geometry & MeasureAngle rules, triangles, quadrilaterals, perimeter and area.
- StatisticsMean, median, mode, range and interpreting charts and graphs.
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