Year 7 Maths: what your child learns

The Year 7 math curriculum based on the National Curriculum of England, which is widely used as a reference.

1. Place value
   • Understand the value of digits in decimals, measure and integers
2. Properties of number: factors, multiples, squares and cubes
   • Understand multiples
   • Understand integer exponents and roots
   • Understand and use the unique prime factorization of a number
3. Arithmetic procedures with integers and decimals
   • Understand and use the structures that underpin addition and subtraction strategies
   • Understand and use the structures that underpin multiplication and division strategies
   • Use the laws and conventions of arithmetic to calculate efficiently
4. Expressions and equations
   • Understand and use the conventions and vocabulary of algebra including forming and interpreting algebraic expressions and equations
   • Simplify algebraic expressions by collecting like terms to maintain equivalence
   • Manipulate algebraic expressions using the distributive law to maintain equivalence
5. Plotting coordinates
   • Connect coordinates, equations and graphs
6. Perimeter and area
   • Understand the concept of perimeter and use it in a range of problem-solving situations
   • Understand the concept of area and use it in a range of problem-solving situations
7. Arithmetic procedures including fractions
   • Work interchangeably with terminating decimals and their corresponding fractions.
   • Compare and order positive and negative integers, decimals and fractions
   • Know, understand and use fluently a range of calculation strategies for addition and subtraction of fractions
   • Know, understand and use fluently a range of calculation strategies for multiplication and division of fractions
8. Understanding multiplicative relationships: fractions and ratio
   • Understand the concept of multiplicative relationships
   • Understand that multiplicative relationships can be represented in a number of ways and connect and move between those different representations
   • Understand that fractions are an example of a multiplicative relationship and apply this understanding to a range of contexts
   • Understand that ratios are an example of a multiplicative relationship and apply this understanding to a range of contexts
9. Transformations
   • Understand and use translations
   • Understand and use rotations
   • Understand and use reflections
   • Understand and use enlargements

Overall, Year 7 builds upon the problem-solving skills and mathematical knowledge developed in Year 6. Students continue to deepen their understanding of mathematical concepts, apply them to real-life situations, and communicate their reasoning effectively. The introduction of mathematical tools and technologies further supports their learning and problem-solving abilities.