Comprehensive Curriculum Overview for Key Stage 3 Year 8 (Ages 12-13)

Mathematics

Year 8 (Ages 12-13)

• Key Areas:

  • Solve linear equations; understand inequalities.

  • Investigate geometric transformations.

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• Key Problem Areas:

  • Linear equations

  • Pythagorean theorem

  • Data handling

English

Year8 (Ages12–13)

• Key Areas:

  • Study Shakespeare and other significant authors; analyze their work.

  • Develop speaking skills through presentations and debates.

Science

Year8 (Ages12–13)

• Key Areas:

  • Explore chemical reactions and the periodic table.

History

Year8 (Ages12–13)

• Themes/Topics:

  • Industrial Revolution and British Empire

  • Atlantic slave trade and resistance movements

  • Abolitionist movement in Britain

Computing / IT

Year8&Aged9(Aged12 –13)

*Study computer networks, cybersecurity principles, develop problem-solving skills through project-based learning.

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