AGA KHAN MZIZIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL

2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR – TERM TWO

LOWER SECONDARY 1 MATHEMATICS

TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE

TIMELINE TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES RESOURCES

14TH AUG – 1ST SEPT, 2023 INTEGERS, POWERS, AND • Estimate, add and subtract integers, recognizing • Cambridge University Press
ROOTS generalizations.
• Cambridge Lower Secondary
• Understand that brackets, positive indices, and operations
follow a particular order. Mathematics Learners Book 7
• Estimate, multiply, and divide integers including where
• Cambridge Lower Secondary
one integer is negative.
• Understand the lowest common multiple and highest Mathematics Learners Book 8
common factor (numbers less than 100).
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• Use knowledge of tests of divisibility to find factors of
numbers greater than 100. • CIMT mep (Interactive resources)
• Understand the relationship between squares and
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corresponding square roots, and cubes and corresponding
cube roots. • https://www.kutasoftware.com/
• Understand that brackets, indices (square and cube
roots), and operations follow a particular order.
• Estimate, multiply, and divide integers, recognising
generalizations.
• Understand factors, multiples, prime factors, highest
common factors, and lowest common multiples.
• Understand the hierarchy of natural numbers, integers,
and rational numbers.
 • Use positive and zero indices, and the index laws for
multiplication and division.
• Recognise squares of negative and positive numbers, and
corresponding square roots.
• Recognise positive and negative cube numbers, and the
corresponding cube roots.
4TH SEPT – 8TH SEPT 2023 PLACE VALUE, ORDERING, AND • Use knowledge of place value to multiply and divide • Cambridge University Press
ROUNDING whole numbers and decimals by any positive power of 10.
• Cambridge Lower Secondary
• Round numbers to a given number of decimal places.
• Use knowledge of place value to multiply and divide Mathematics Learners Book 7
integers and decimals by 0.1 and 0.01.
• Cambridge Lower Secondary
• Round numbers to a given number of significant figures.
Mathematics Learners Book 8
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• CIMT mep (Interactive resources)
• https://www.transum.org/Software/
• https://www.kutasoftware.com/

11TH SEPT – 29TH SEPT 2023 FRACTIONS, DECIMALS, • Estimate and add mixed numbers, and write the answer • Cambridge University Press
PERCENTAGES, RATIO, AND as a mixed number in its simplest form.
• Cambridge Lower Secondary
PROPORTION • Estimate, multiply, and divide proper fractions.
• Use knowledge of common factors, laws of arithmetic, Mathematics Learners Book 7
and order of operations to simplify calculations containing
• Cambridge Lower Secondary
decimals or fractions.
• Recognise percentages of shapes and whole numbers, Mathematics Learners Book 8
including percentages less than 1 or greater than 100.
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• Understand the relative size of quantities to compare and
order decimals and fractions, using the symbols =, ≠, > • CIMT mep (Interactive resources)
and <.
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Estimate, add, and subtract positive and negative • https://www.kutasoftware.com/
numbers with the same or different number of decimal
places.
• Estimate, multiply, and divide decimals by whole
numbers.
• Understand and use the unitary method to solve
problems involving ratio and direct proportion in a range
of contexts.
• Use knowledge of equivalence to simplify and compare
ratios (same units).
• Understand how ratios are used to compare quantities to
divide an amount into a given ratio with two parts.
• Use knowledge of the laws of arithmetic and order of
operations (including brackets) to simplify calculations
containing decimals or fractions.
• Understand percentage increase and decrease, and
absolute change.
• Understand the relative size of quantities to compare and
order decimals and fractions (positive and negative), using
the symbols =, ≠, >, <, ≤ and ≥.
• Estimate and multiply decimals by integers and decimals.
• Estimate and divide decimals by numbers with one
decimal place.
• Understand and use the relationship between ratio and
direct proportion.
• Use knowledge of equivalence to simplify and compare
ratios (different units).
• Understand how ratios are used to compare quantities to
divide an amount into a given ratio with two or more
parts.
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1: 18TH SEPTEMBER – 22ND SEPTEMBER, 2024
2ND OCT– 17TH NOV 2023 ALGEBRA • Understand that letters can be used to represent • Cambridge University Press
unknown numbers, variables, or constants.
• Cambridge Lower Secondary
• Understand that the laws of arithmetic and order of
operations apply to algebraic terms and expressions (four Mathematics Learners Book 7
operations).
• Cambridge Lower Secondary
• Understand how to manipulate algebraic expressions
including: Mathematics Learners Book 8
o - collecting like terms
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o - applying the distributive law with a constant."
• Understand that a situation can be represented either in • CIMT mep (Interactive resources)
words or as an algebraic expression, and move between
the two representations (linear with integer coefficients). • https://www.transum.org/Software/
• Understand that a situation can be represented either in • https://www.kutasoftware.com/
words or as a formula (single operation), and move
between the two representations.
• Understand that a situation can be represented either in
words or as an equation. Move between the two
representations and solve the equation (integer
coefficients, unknown on one side).
• Understand that letters can represent an open interval
(one term).
• Understand that letters have different meanings in
expressions, formulae, and equations.
• Understand that the laws of arithmetic and order of
operations apply to algebraic terms and expressions (four
operations, squares, and cubes).
• Understand how to manipulate algebraic expressions
including:
o - applying the distributive law with a single term
(squares and cubes)
o - identifying the highest common factor to
factorise."
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Understand that a situation can be represented either in
words or as an algebraic expression, and move between
the two representations (linear with integer or fractional
coefficients).
• Understand that a situation can be represented either in
words or as a formula (mixed operations), and manipulate
using knowledge of inverse operations to change the
subject of a formula.
• Understand that a situation can be represented either in
words or as an equation. Move between the two
representations and solve the equation (integer or
fractional coefficients, unknown on either or both sides).
• Understand that letters can represent open and closed
intervals (two terms).
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 2/PRE – MOCK: 23RD NOVEMBER, 2023 – 7TH DECEMBER, 2023
TERM TWO
10TH JAN – 19TH JAN 2024 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY •Use the language associated with probability and proportion • Cambridge University Press
PROBABILITY
to describe, compare, order, and interpret the likelihood of • Cambridge Lower Secondary
outcomes. Mathematics Learners Book 7
• Understand and explain that probabilities range from 0 to 1, • Cambridge Lower Secondary
and can be represented as proper fractions, decimals, and Mathematics Learners Book 8
percentages. • https://www.draustinmaths.com/
• Identify all the possible mutually exclusive outcomes of a • CIMT mep (Interactive resources)
single event, and recognize when they are equally likely to • https://www.transum.org/Software/
happen. • https://www.kutasoftware.com/
• Understand how to find the theoretical probabilities of
equally likely outcomes.
 •Design and conduct chance experiments or simulations,
using small and large numbers of trials. Analyze the frequency
of outcomes to calculate experimental probabilities.

22ND JAN – 2ND FEB, 2024 STATISTICS • Select and trial data collection and sampling methods to • Cambridge University Press
investigate predictions for related statistical questions,
• Cambridge Lower Secondary
considering what data to collect (categorical, discrete, and
continuous). Mathematics Learners Book 7
• Understand the effect of sample size on data collection and
analysis. • Cambridge Lower Secondary
•Record, organize, and represent categorical, discrete, and Mathematics Learners Book 8
continuous data. Choose and explain which representation to
use in a given situation: • https://www.draustinmaths.com/
o Venn and Carroll diagrams • CIMT mep (Interactive resources)
o tally charts, frequency tables, and two-way tables
o dual and compound bar charts • https://www.transum.org/Software/
o waffle diagrams and pie charts • https://www.kutasoftware.com/
o frequency diagrams for continuous data
o line graphs
o scatter graphs
o infographics.
• Use mode, median, mean, and range knowledge to describe
and summarize large data sets. Choose and explain which one
is the most appropriate for the context.
• Interpret data, identifying patterns, within and between data
sets, to answer statistical questions. Discuss conclusions,
considering the sources of variation, including sampling, and
check predictions.
12TH FEB – 1ST MAR, 2024 ALGEBRA • Understand term-to-term rules, and generate sequences • Cambridge University Press
SEQUENCES, FUNCTIONS AND from numerical and spatial patterns (linear and integers). • Cambridge Lower Secondary
GRAPHS
• Understand and describe 𝑛th term rules algebraically (in Mathematics Learners Book 7
the form 𝑛 ± 𝑎, 𝑎 × 𝑛 where 𝑎 is a whole number). • Cambridge Lower Secondary
• Understand that a function is a relationship where each Mathematics Learners Book 8
input has a single output. Generate outputs from a given • https://www.draustinmaths.com/
function and identify inputs from a given output by • CIMT mep (Interactive resources)
considering inverse operations (linear and integers). • https://www.transum.org/Software/
• Understand that a situation can be represented either in • https://www.kutasoftware.com/
words or as a linear function in two variables (of the form
𝑦 = 𝑥 + 𝑐 or 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥), and move between the two
representations.
• Use knowledge of coordinate pairs to construct tables of
values and plot the graphs of linear functions, where 𝑦 is
given explicitly in terms of 𝑥 (𝑦 = 𝑥 + 𝑐 or 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥).
• Recognise straight-line graphs parallel to the 𝑥- or 𝑦-axis.
• Read and interpret graphs related to rates of change.
Explain why they have a specific shape.
• Identify, describe and sketch regular polygons, including
reference to sides, angles and symmetrical properties.
• Understand that if two 2D shapes are congruent,
corresponding sides and angles are equal.
• Know the parts of a circle:
o centre
o radius
o diameter
o circumference
o chord
o tangent.
• Understand the relationships and convert between metric
units of area, including hectares (ha), square metres (m²),
square centimetres (cm²) and square millimetres (mm²).
• Derive and know the formula for the area of a triangle. Use
the formula to calculate the area of triangles and
compound shapes made from rectangles and triangles.
• Identify and describe the combination of properties that
determine a specific 3D shape.
• Derive and use a formula for the volume of a cube or
cuboid. Use the formula to calculate the volume of
compound shapes made from cuboids, in cubic metres
(m3), cubic centimetres (cm3) and cubic millimetres (mm3).
• Visualise and represent front, side and top view of 3D
shapes.
 • Use knowledge of area, and properties of cubes and
cuboids to calculate their surface area.
• Identify reflective symmetry and order of rotational
symmetry of 2D shapes and patterns.
• Derive the property that the sum of the angles in a
quadrilateral is 360°, and use this to calculate missing
angles.
• Know that the sum of the angles around a point is 360º,
and use this to calculate missing angles.

4TH MAR – 22ND MAR, 2024 GEOMETRY AND MEASURE • Use knowledge of scaling to interpret maps and plans. • Cambridge University Press
POSITION AND • Use knowledge of 2D shapes and coordinates to find the • Cambridge Lower Secondary
TRANSFORMATION
distance between two coordinates that have the same 𝑥 Mathematics Learners Book 7
or 𝑦 coordinate (without the aid of a grid). • Cambridge Lower Secondary
• Use knowledge of translation of 2D shapes to identify the Mathematics Learners Book 8
corresponding points between the original and the • https://www.draustinmaths.com/
translated image, without the use of a grid. • CIMT mep (Interactive resources)
• Reflect 2D shapes on coordinate grids, in a given mirror • https://www.transum.org/Software/
line (𝑥- or 𝑦-axis), recognising that the image is congruent • https://www.kutasoftware.com/
to the object after a reflection.
 • Rotate shapes 90º and 180º around a centre of rotation,
recognising that the image is congruent to the object after
a rotation.
• Understand that the image is mathematically similar to
the object after enlargement. Use positive integer scale
factors to perform and identify enlargements.

Progressive Test: 15th April 2024 -19th April, 2024

TERM THREE
22ND APRIL – 3RD MAY, 2024 SEQUENCES, FUNCTIONS AND • Understand term-to-term rules, and generate sequences • Cambridge University Press
GRAPHS from numerical and spatial patterns (including fractions). • Cambridge Lower Secondary
• Understand and describe nth term rules algebraically (in Mathematics Learners Book 7
the form n ± a, a × n, or an ± b, where a and b are positive • Cambridge Lower Secondary
or negative integers or fractions). Mathematics Learners Book 8
• Understand that a function is a relationship where each • https://www.draustinmaths.com/
input has a single output. Generate outputs from a given • CIMT mep (Interactive resources)
function and identify inputs from a given output by • https://www.transum.org/Software/
considering inverse operations (including fractions). • https://www.kutasoftware.com/
• Understand that a situation can be represented either in
words or as a linear function in two variables (of the form
y = mx + c), and move between the two representations.
 • Use knowledge of coordinate pairs to construct tables of
values and plot the graphs of linear functions, where y is
given explicitly in terms of x (y = mx + c).
• Recognise that equations of the form y = mx + c
correspond to straight-line graphs, where m is the
gradient and c is the y-intercept (integer values of m).
• Read and interpret graphs with more than one
component. Explain why they have a specific shape and
the significance of intersections of the graphs.
6TH MAY – 24TH MAY, 2024 GEOMETRY AND MEASURE • Identify and describe the hierarchy of quadrilaterals. • Cambridge University Press
• Understand π as the ratio between a circumference and a • Cambridge Lower Secondary
diameter. Know and use the formula for the Mathematics Learners Book 7
circumference of a circle. • Cambridge Lower Secondary
• Know that distances can be measured in miles or Mathematics Learners Book 8
kilometres, and that a kilometre is approximately 5/8 of a • https://www.draustinmaths.com/
mile or a mile is 1.6 kilometres. • CIMT mep (Interactive resources)
• Use knowledge of rectangles, squares and triangles to • https://www.transum.org/Software/
derive the formulae for the area of parallelograms and • https://www.kutasoftware.com/
trapezia. Use the formulae to calculate the area of
parallelograms and trapezia.
• Understand and use Euler’s formula to connect number of
vertices, faces and edges of 3D shapes.
• Use knowledge of area and volume to derive the formula
for the volume of a triangular prism. Use the formula to
calculate the volume of triangular prisms.
• Represent front, side and top view of 3D shapes to scale.
• Use knowledge of area, and properties of cubes, cuboids,
triangular prisms and pyramids to calculate their surface
area.
• Understand that the number of sides of a regular polygon
is equal to the number of lines of symmetry and the order
of rotation.
• Derive and use the fact that the exterior angle of a
triangle is equal to the sum of the two interior opposite
angles.
• Recognise and describe the properties of angles on
parallel and intersecting lines, using geometric vocabulary
such as alternate, corresponding and vertically opposite.
• Construct triangles, midpoint and perpendicular bisector
of a line segment, and the bisector of an angle.
• Understand and use bearings as a measure of direction.
• Use knowledge of coordinates to find the midpoint of a
line segment.
 • Translate points and 2D shapes using vectors, recognising
that the image is congruent to the object after a
translation.
• Reflect 2D shapes and points in a given mirror line on or
parallel to the x- or y-axis, or y = ± x on coordinate grids.
Identify a reflection and its mirror line.
• Understand that the centre of rotation, direction of
rotation and angle are needed to identify and perform
rotations.
• Enlarge 2D shapes, from a centre of enlargement (outside
or on the shape) with a positive integer scale factor.
Identify an enlargement and scale factor.
27TH MAY – 7TH JUNE, 2024 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY • Select, trial and justify data collection and sampling • Cambridge University Press
methods to investigate predictions for a set of related • Cambridge Lower Secondary
statistical questions, considering what data to collect Mathematics Learners Book 7
(categorical, discrete and continuous data). • Cambridge Lower Secondary
• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of Mathematics Learners Book 8
different sampling methods. • https://www.draustinmaths.com/
• Record, organise and represent categorical, discrete and • CIMT mep (Interactive resources)
continuous data. Choose and explain which • https://www.transum.org/Software/
representation to use in a given situation: • https://www.kutasoftware.com/
- Venn and Carroll diagrams
 - tally charts, frequency tables and two-way tables
- dual and compound bar charts
- pie charts
- frequency diagrams for continuous data
- line graphs and time series graphs
- scatter graphs
- stem-and-leaf diagrams
- infographics."
• Use knowledge of mode, median, mean and range to
compare two distributions, considering the
interrelationship between centrality and spread.
• Interpret data, identifying patterns, trends and
relationships, within and between data sets, to answer
statistical questions. Discuss conclusions, considering the
sources of variation, including sampling, and check
predictions.
• Understand that complementary events are two events
that have a total probability of 1.
• Understand that tables, diagrams and lists can be used to
identify all mutually exclusive outcomes of combined
events (independent events only).
• Understand how to find the theoretical probabilities of
equally likely combined events.
• Design and conduct chance experiments or simulations,
using small and large numbers of trials. Compare the
experimental probabilities with theoretical outcomes.