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∞√𝝅℃ ∛≠% Function
Statistics and
Probability
Rationale
Aims
Values
Progression Grid
Textbook Resources
Homework Policy
AIMS:
The aim of this curriculum is to:
provide all TCS learners with a curriculum which is coherent, well-articulated, and
integrates real-world Mathematical situations
make our learners learn Mathematics through the use of critical reasoning and
higher level thinking skills,
encourage the use of multiple problem solving strategies
utilize appropriate resources and technology to enhance and support learners’
learning
provide clear and challenging goals with effective feedback and feed forward
provide opportunities for learners to develop concepts/procedures to a high level
of Mathematical fluency
(ii) Social and cultural values - values which favour or support the social group or society
and which concern the individual's duty to society as related to mathematics education.
Examples from this category are co-operation, justice and appreciation of the beauty of
mathematics.
(iii) Personal values - values affecting the individual as a learner and as a person, such as
patience, confidence and creativity. The Values-based Education Programme (VbEP) will
promote and encourage 12 core values (below) but will also identify ‘sub-set’ values to
encompass every stream of the learner’s life in school, at home and in their community.
The 12 core values are as follows:
peace
respect
love
tolerance
honesty
humility
cooperation
happiness
responsibility
simplicity
freedom
unity
Number System
Divisibility Rule Divisibility Rule Indices and Standard form Indices and Standard form
apply divisibility rules of understand and use the rules
• apply the divisibility rules of • simplify fractional indices
2,3,4, 5,6,7,9,10,11 and 13 as of indices
2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11 and 13 • understand and use the rules
and when required
• differentiate between prime and use and interpret positive, of indices
negatives, fractional and zero • Use and interpret positive,
composite numbers
indices negatives, fractional and zero
Factors & Multiples indices
express numbers like 100,
Factors & Multiples find the smallest value of n
• find factors, prime factors, and such that the lcm of n and the 1000, 10000 as powers of 10
express factors in index notation other numbers is given understand one tenth as 10-1,
• find the HCF and LCM of two or one-hundredth as 10-2 and so
more given set of numbers on
• solve word problems involving use standard form to express
Squares & Square Roots, Cube &
HCF and LCM very large and small numbers
Cube Roots
• find the smallest value of k
Squares & Square Roots, Cube & for which nk is a perfect
Cube Roots square or a cube, where n is
• identify and list all the perfect an integer
squares and cubes between a
given range
• find square roots and cube roots
of the given numbers
Fractions
add and subtract fractions
solve word problems involving
addition and subtraction of
fractions
multiply and divide fractions
solve word problems involving
addition and subtraction of
fractions
express fractions as recurring or
non-recurring decimals
differentiate between
terminating and recurring
decimals
round off numbers to the • identify and state the number • make an estimate of the value
required number of decimal of significant figures in a given of a given problem
places number • solve problems on estimation
• express a number to a given
number of significant figures
• estimate the value of a given
arithmetical expression to a
specific number of significant
figures
Number Sequence Number Sequence Number Sequence
• recognize simple number
write the next terms of the given determine the next few terms patterns and continue a given
sequence in a given sequence number sequence
define a rule for the given find a formula for the general • state the rules of a number
sequence term of a number sequence
pattern in terms of the general
term
• solve problems by drawing a
diagram, using trial and error
etc.
Time
Symmetry
• identify the line/s of symmetry of identify the rotational • apply symmetrical properties of • use symmetrical properties of
the given plane figures symmetry of the given plane triangles, quadrilaterals and simple solids
• make the given object or figure figure polygon
symmetrical
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about one line of state the order of rotational
symmetry symmetry
about two lines of calculate the angle of rotation
symmetry of the given object/figure
Perimeter and Area Area and Perimeter Area and Perimeter Area and Perimeter
find the perimeter and area
convert between 𝑐𝑚2 and 𝑚2
of shaded and un-shaded
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calculate the area of triangles calculate the area and regions in circles and calculate the area and
calculate the perimeter of perimeter of circles, composite shapes perimeter of the shaded regions
semicircles and quadrants in the given diagrams
triangles
calculate the area and calculate arc length
perimeter of parallelogram compute area of a sector
and trapeziums using formulae solve word problems by
solve real life word problems drawing sector to compute its
involving area and perimeter radius, arc length, angle, area
and perimeter
Volume and Surface Area Volume and Surface Area Volume and Surface Area Volume and Surface Area
convert between 𝑐𝑚3 and 𝑚3 solve real life word problems find the volume and total calculate the volume and
calculate volume and surface area involving volume and surface surface area of prisms and draw surface area of a pyramid, a
of a cube and a cuboid area of cube and cuboids the nets of prisms solid cone/hollow cone / right
find the volume, curved surface circular cone ,a sphere/
area and total surface area of hemisphere/hollow
cylinders and to solve problems hemisphere/ solid hemisphere,
involving cylinders a hemisphere
solve problems involving hollow find slant height of a pyramid/
cylinders, and solids consisting cone using Pythagoras’
of prisms, cylinders and cuboids theorem
and problems involving use volume of pyramid to find
densities its height or sides of its
base
calculate the volume and
surface area of a composite
solids
interpret and solve word
problems involving volume and
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surface area of compound
shapes
use and interpret nets [e.g. net
of a prism]
Other Resources:
Addendums
Geometry & Grid Pads
EYERIS
Videos on multiple topics
Presentations on the following units: Time, Geometry, Statistics, 2D and 3D
shapes.
Notebook Allocation
Mathematics
Class Total # of Codes and pages Allocation specifications
copies
3 2 200 Pages 1-C.M SR. 1 copy for each term
Grid and Geometry Pad for 1 Grid & Geometry Pad for
Class 3 both terms
4 2 200 Pages 1-C.M sq. 1 copy for each term
Grid and Geometry Pad for 1 Grid & Geometry Pad for
Class 4 both terms
5 2 200 Pages 1-C.M Sq. 1 copy for each term
Grid and Geometry Pad for 1 Grid & Geometry Pad for
Class 5 both terms
6 4 160 Pages S/L E.M Journal 2 copies for each term
(Mathematics)
Graph, Grid and Geometry Pad 1 Graph, Grid & Geometry Pad
for Class 6 for both terms
7 4 160 Pages S/L E.M Journal 2 copies for each term
(Mathematics)
Graph, Grid and Geometry Pad 1 Graph, Grid & Geometry Pad
for Class 7 for both terms
8 4 160 Pages S/L E.M Journal 2 copies for each term
(Mathematics)
1 - cm Graph Pad of 50 sheets 1 Graph Pad for both terms
4. solve real life problems involving speed and average speed (simple √ √
problems)
Percentage
1. determine the next few term and find a formula for the √ √
general term of a number sequence
Basic Geometry
2.
3.
3.
Volume and Surface Area
2. solve real life word problems involving volume and surface area √ √
of cube and cuboids
Angle Properties of a Polygon
1. construct triangles given the three sides using a ruler and a pair of compass only √ √
and solve related problems
Geometrical Constructions/ Symmetry
2. construct triangles given the two sides and an included angle using a ruler and a √ √
pair of compass only and solve related problems
3. construct triangles given the two sides and an included angle using a ruler and a √ √
pair of compass only and solve related problems
Statistics
Symmetry √
1. identify the order of rotational symmetry of the given object/figure √ √
2. calculate the angle of rotation of the given object/figure √
3. mark the centre of rotational symmetry of the given object/figure √ √ √
4. describe the rotational symmetry of the given object/figure √ √ √
5. mark all lines of symmetry and rotational symmetries of the polygons √ √ √
Statistics √
3. find the range, mean, median, mode of a set of given data √ √
Term-I
Week
Sub-Strands Topic/Concept
Allocation
Diagnostic week 1
NUMBER THEORY AND ARITHMETIC
Number System Real Numbers
• identify all kinds of real numbers Addendum 7, pgs.
• locate the kinds of number (natural, prime, no4,5,6,7
even etc.) on a real number system flow
chart
Factors & Multiples Addendum7 pg 2 and 3 1
• apply divisibility rules of 2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11 D-1 7th ed.
and 13 as and when required TB pg 21Ex 1B Q no
• find the smallest value of k for which nk is a 6,9,10
perfect square or a cube, where n is an WB pg no 8 Q no 37c,
integer 38 iv
Integers & Rational Numbers Rational Numbers
• evaluate simple arithmetical expressions D-1 7th ed.Ex2DQ
involving integers and rational numbers 1,10,12,14,16,17,18
• use integers to solve arithmetical problems Review Ex 2 Q 7,9 1.5
• simplify arithmetical expressions (simple Review Ex 2 Q 3,4,5
ones only) TB Review Ex2 Qno1 2 a
• order and compare Rational Numbers .WB pg 11 Q2,3
Ratio, Rate and Speed Ratio, Rate and Speed
• solve problems involving ratios of three D-1 7th ed.
quantities Ex 9A Q no 6-8,10-13
• define rate; know the difference between rate Ex9B pg 217 Q 1-6
and ratio
• calculate rate and average rate of a given task
TB Ex 9D pg 227 Q1-10
• solve real life problems involving rate and ratio 3
Review Ex9 pg 229 Q5-9
• define average speed as the ratio between total
distance covered by total time taken WB pg no101Q no 20,21
• convert km/h to m/s, km/s to km/h, m/min to
m/s and vice versa
• solve real life problems involving speed and
average speed (simple problems)
STATISTICS
Revision Week 1
Symmetry
identify the order of rotational symmetry of the 1
given object/figure
calculate the angle of rotation of the given D-2 7th ed.CH 13 Symmetry
object/figure Ex 13 BQ1-5
mark the center of rotational symmetry of the
given object/figure
describe the rotational symmetry of the given
object/figure
mark all lines of symmetry and rotational
symmetries of the polygons
STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY
Statistics
find the range, mean, median, mode of a set of D-2 7th ed. CH 17 Averages and 1
given data Statistical Data
Ex 17AQ 3,4,5,9,10,11
17BQ 1,3,5,6b
Revision Week 2
*For Assessment and Examination, please refer to the Academic Handbook 2020 – 21.
Marking Criteria
The philosophy of checking a mathematical solution is as follows:
a) If the working is correct and the answer is correct ………… Full credit
b) If the working is correct and the answer is incorrect ……… Marks will be deducted
c) If the working is incorrect and the answer is correct ……….No credit
1. Errors carried forward (ecf) should be implemented in all structured questions and
questions with three to four steps solution.
2. Example:
Condition I:
Q. A rectangular field has length equal to 6km and area 24𝑘𝑚2 .
a) find its width [2/3]
b) find its perimeter [3/3]
Solution: a) A = L x W
Comment: as the working is correct but the answer is
24 = 6 x W incorrect therefore the learner will lose 1
W = 24 ÷ 6 mark only.
= 3km
b) P = 2(L + W)
= 2(6 + 3)
= 18km
Condition II:
Q. Simplify: 63 ÷ 7 x 4 – (8 x 3 – 2) [3/4]
Solution: 63 ÷ 7 x 5 – (8 x 3 – 2)
= 9 x 5 – (24 – 2) ………….. step I Comment: the learner has copied
= 45 – 22 …………… step II the wrong value so deduct 1
= 23 …………… step III one mark only. Also check the
Working accordingly.
Condition III:
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Q. Estimate correct to 1 significant figure: [2/3]
97.85 ± √63.8
24.79
100± √60
Solution: =
20
=5x8
= 40
Condition II:
2 1 1
Answer I: , , …………………… full credit
12 4 3
1 1 2
Answer II: , , …………………… half credit
3 4 12
2 1 1
Answer III: , , ………………….. no credit
12 3 4
7. In all graph questions one [1] mark will be deducted if the given scale is not followed.
Activity-based Learning
Hands on experience is the basis of lifelong learning and so is aggressively used in NIIM
Curriculum.
Inquiry-based Learning
This approach will help our learners to focus on investigating an open question/problem
using evidence-based reasoning and creative problem-solving to reach a conclusion,
which they must defend or present.
It focuses on moving learners beyond general curiosity into the realms of critical thinking
and understanding. Learners are encouraged to ask questions and get teachers’ support
through the investigation process.
The main approach is to allow learners to develop unique strategies for solving open
questions.
Purpose of Differentiation:
To meet the varied student needs in our diverse classrooms.
Steps to Differentiation:
1. Determine what the Learners need to know for that unit/topic/lesson.
2. Pre-assess to find out what the Learners already know.
3. Group Learners.
Reminder: Group Size
o Groups are always flexible. Membership o Whole group
in group changes from assignment to o Small group
assignment. o Individual
• Product: The means by which the Learners demonstrate what they know,
understand, are able to do
5. Instruct.
6. Assess and begin again.
Grouping Options
Group Size Grouping Strategy Grouping Criteria Differentiated Tasks
T Total group Homogeneous Student readiness Content
A Alone Heterogeneous Student learning - Complexity
P Partners Spontaneous profile - Resources
S Small groups Student choice Student interest Process
Product
Key Ideas
Groups are always flexible and fluid. Group membership changes from
assignment to assignment.
Meeting Learners where they are in order to maximize individual growth should
be the driving force for grouping.
Task(s) should align with grouping method. For example, if Learners are grouped
by readiness, the task(s) should be in alignment with the readiness and scaffolded
support should be given as needed to facilitate growth.
21st-century learners need to develop teaming, collaboration, and interpersonal
skills.
Grouping is beneficial when used frequently and for a variety of tasks, but is not
appropriate all the time and for all activities.
Grouping is an appropriate method for responding to the results of pre-
assessment, ongoing formative assessment, and summative assessment.
Tiered Assignments
Description
In a differentiated classroom, a teacher uses varied levels of tasks to ensure that
learners explore ideas and use skills at a level that builds on their prior knowledge
and prompts continued growth.
While Learners work at varied degrees of difficulty on their tasks, they all explore the
essential ideas and work at high levels of thought.
Assessment-based tiering allows Learners to work in their “Zone of Proximal
Development” or in a state of “moderate challenge.”
Benefits
Use with mixed ability classes
Provide varied levels of activities
Focus on the same key concept, competencies, or objectives
Encourage achievement
Promote success for all learners
Develop a sense of community within the learning environment
Design Format
List of objectives and standards
Whole class activities
Levelled activities
Whole class culminating activities
Considerations
Make sure all levels of the assignment are engaging, interesting, and equitable
Pre-assess to determine learners’ readiness
Allow learners’ choice when appropriate
1. Base-10 Apparatus
2. Compass (NSEW)
3. Geo strips
The highlighted
4. Deck of cards (52 cards)
manipulatives can be
5. Dice arranged easily while the
6. Measuring Tape rest needs to be arranged
7. Digital clock by the schools.
8. Stop watch
9. Digital Balancing scales
10. Manual balancing scales
11. Funnel
1. Interlocking cubes
2. Geometry Box (Wooden) for teachers’ use Provided by TCS
3. Measuring jug/beaker/flask/cylinder/syringe
Addendums includes multiple templates, black line worksheets, world time zone map etc.
that will lessen the burden on teachers and will save them from the hassle of getting
worksheets photocopied.
While the Geometry & Grid Pads will save teachers’ and Learners’ time as it includes
multiple types of grids and pages that will support teachers and Learners equally while
drawing graphs and geometrical shapes etc.
Other Resources
Other resources include:
EYERIS
Videos on multiple topics
Worksheets for ABLs, PBLs and IBLs
Presentations on the following units: Time, Geometry, Statistics, 2D and 3D shapes.
Differentiated Learning folder for effective implementation of the strategy.
Homework Policy
Teachers are required to cover all the topics mentioned in the curriculum, according
to the given sequence and within the time limit of the term.
Teachers are empowered to cover additional topics if time permits. However, these
will not be included in the examination.
Teachers must ensure that all the learning objectives mentioned in the syllabus are
covered.
Teachers should plan a variety of indoor activities, outdoor activities, IT- integrated
activities, group/pair work, games and visual presentations in their lessons. They
should make use of the relevant Teaching Guides for this purpose.
A number of suggested activities and resources have been provided in the
curriculum. Teachers are advised to use them accordingly or any other appropriate
Activities/ resources after discussion with their HM/SM/Principal.
Make it mandatory for all learners to write answers with units wherever
applicable. As units bear marks in the assessments.
Word problems must be solved using My Maths Problem Solving Table Mat
provided in all the addendums from grade level 3 to 8, as the marks distribution
in the exams for word problems will be the same.
Follow the set pattern of objectives in the curriculum planners for the better
implementation of the concepts and to save time.
Before moving on to the new concepts you are advised to thoroughly go through
the objectives, content for explanation and content for practice.
In case you are planning for conducting an ABL/PBL/IBL lessons and/or DCR
approaches you must go through the guidelines given for the specific lesson plan
and make sure that you are ready with all the resources. Plan such activities in
club lessons.
EyeRIS will help to keep a record of your conducted lessons and share them with
the learners who did not attend a particular Maths lesson, later during the week.
Always try to ensure that the lower performance learners are given the recap of
the previous topic/concept/lesson etc. by the higher performing learners of your
class. This will help in the brainstorming of the higher performing learners and
lower performing learners will have a recap of the previous lesson.
Worksheets and Resources provided by the Head Office must be used religiously.
Reinforcement worksheets/ revision worksheets/tests must be approved by the
HM/SM.
While preparing class tests a teacher should allocate justified marks to the
questions/part of questions.
Missed work must be followed up and completed.
Homework must be given according to the schedule given in the Academic HW
Policy. It should be reinforcement which the learner can attempt by him/herself.
Projects must be done in class and should be completed within the timeframe given
by the teacher.
Revisions should be planned before the Mid / Final Examinations.
Revisions should include at least two written assignments per topic.