Comprehensive Curriculum Overview for Key Stage 3 Year 7 (Ages 11-12)

Mathematics

Year 7 (Ages 11-12)

• Key Areas:

  • Develop algebraic thinking; understand expressions and equations.

  • Explore number properties, including integers and rational numbers.

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• Key Problem Areas:

  • Negative numbers

  • Algebraic expressions

  • Probability

English

Key Stage3 (Years7–9: Ages11–14)

Year7 (Ages11–12)

• Key Areas:

  • Read a range of texts critically; identify author’s purpose.

  • Write creatively using a variety of techniques.

Science

Year7 (Ages11–12)

• Key Areas:

  • Understand cells, tissues, organs, and systems in living organisms.

History

Year7 (Ages11–12)

• Themes/Topics:

  • Medieval to Early Modern period

  • African kingdoms during the Middle Ages

  • Ancient African civilizations: Aksum

Computing / IT

Year7(Ages11 –12)

KeyAreas:

*Design programs using languages such as Python or JavaScript; understand data structures like lists or arrays.

This comprehensive document provides a structured overview of the English National Curriculum for ages 8 to16 across key subjects. It includes learning objectives, key problem areas for each year group.