Year 10 Mathematics Curriculum 2027
A GCSE-focused programme with weekly teaching from January to August, followed by an intensive 15-day past-paper revision programme in October.
35Teaching and mock sessions
15October revision days
50Total scheduled sessions
4 Jan–29 OctProgramme dates
Teaching programme
The main Year 10 curriculum runs every Monday from 4 January to 30 August 2027. It develops GCSE knowledge across number, algebra, ratio, geometry, graphs, probability and statistics, ending with a mock examination.
Block 14 January–15 March 2027
| Date | Week | Code | Topic | Lesson Title | Objective(s) | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2027 | 1 | Y10-L01 | Number | Indices & Standard Form | Apply negative and fractional indices; calculate using standard form | Classwork |
| 11/01/2027 | 2 | Y10-L02 | Algebra | Quadratic Expansion | Expand double brackets and simplify expressions | Exercise |
| 18/01/2027 | 3 | Y10-L03 | Algebra | Factorising Quadratics | Factorise quadratic expressions | Classwork |
| 25/01/2027 | 4 | Y10-L04 | Algebra | Rearranging Formulae | Change the subject of a formula and solve related problems | Homework |
| 01/02/2027 | 5 | Y10-L05 | Geometry | Pythagoras’ Theorem | Solve problems using Pythagoras’ theorem | Quiz |
| 08/02/2027 | 6 | Y10-L06 | Geometry | Trigonometry | Use sine, cosine and tangent ratios to calculate missing sides and angles | Classwork |
| 15/02/2027 | 7 | Y10-L07 | Ratio | Compound Measures | Solve problems involving speed, density and pressure | Exercise |
| 22/02/2027 | 8 | Y10-L08 | Probability | Tree Diagrams | Calculate probabilities using tree diagrams | Homework |
| 01/03/2027 | 9 | Y10-L09 | Graphs | Quadratic Graphs | Sketch and interpret quadratic graphs | Classwork |
| 08/03/2027 | 10 | Y10-L10 | Graphs | Solving Graphically | Solve equations using graphs | Quiz |
| 15/03/2027 | 11 | Y10-L11 | Algebra | Simultaneous Equations | Solve simultaneous linear equations algebraically | Exercise |
Block 222 March–10 May 2027
| Date | Week | Code | Topic | Lesson Title | Objective(s) | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/03/2027 | 12 | Y10-L12 | Algebra | Linear Inequalities | Solve and represent linear and compound inequalities | Classwork |
| 29/03/2027 | 13 | Y10-L13 | Sequences | Linear & Quadratic Sequences | Find nth terms and recognise quadratic sequences using second differences | Homework |
| 05/04/2027 | 14 | Y10-L14 | Functions | Functions & Inverse Functions | Use function notation and find simple inverse functions | Exit Quiz |
| 12/04/2027 | 15 | Y10-L15 | Percentages | Repeated Percentage Change | Apply compound growth and depreciation in financial contexts | Classwork |
| 19/04/2027 | 16 | Y10-L16 | Ratio | Direct & Inverse Proportion | Form and use equations for direct and inverse proportion | Exercise |
| 26/04/2027 | 17 | Y10-L17 | Geometry | Similarity & Scale Factors | Use length, area and volume scale factors in similar shapes | Homework |
| 03/05/2027 | 18 | Y10-L18 | Geometry | Circle Measures | Calculate circumference, area, arc length and sector area | Quiz |
| 10/05/2027 | 19 | Y10-L19 | Geometry | Constructions, Loci & Bearings | Construct loci and solve problems involving three-figure bearings | Practical Task |
Block 317 May–5 July 2027
| Date | Week | Code | Topic | Lesson Title | Objective(s) | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/05/2027 | 20 | Y10-L20 | Vectors | Vector Geometry | Use vectors to describe journeys and solve simple geometric problems | Classwork |
| 24/05/2027 | 21 | Y10-L21 | Probability | Conditional Probability | Use tables, Venn diagrams and tree diagrams for conditional probability | Exercise |
| 31/05/2027 | 22 | Y10-L22 | Statistics | Histograms | Construct and interpret histograms using frequency density | Homework |
| 07/06/2027 | 23 | Y10-L23 | Statistics | Cumulative Frequency & Box Plots | Construct and compare cumulative frequency diagrams and box plots | Classwork |
| 14/06/2027 | 24 | Y10-L24 | Statistics | Scatter Graphs & Regression | Interpret correlation and use lines of best fit for estimation | Quiz |
| 21/06/2027 | 25 | Y10-L25 | Number | Bounds & Error Intervals | Calculate upper and lower bounds and use error intervals | Exercise |
| 28/06/2027 | 26 | Y10-L26 | Number | Surds | Simplify surds and rationalise simple denominators | Classwork |
| 05/07/2027 | 27 | Y10-L27 | Algebra | Solving Quadratics | Solve quadratic equations by factorisation and graphically | Homework |
Block 412 July–30 August 2027
| Date | Week | Code | Topic | Lesson Title | Objective(s) | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/07/2027 | 28 | Y10-L28 | Algebra | Completing the Square | Complete the square and identify turning points | Exit Quiz |
| 19/07/2027 | 29 | Y10-L29 | Graphs | Coordinate Geometry | Find gradients, midpoints and equations of straight lines | Classwork |
| 26/07/2027 | 30 | Y10-L30 | Geometry | Transformations | Describe and perform transformations, including fractional enlargements | Practical Task |
| 02/08/2027 | 31 | Y10-L31 | Geometry | Circle Theorems | Apply key circle theorems to calculate angles and justify reasoning | Quiz |
| 09/08/2027 | 32 | Y10-L32 | Algebra | Algebraic Fractions | Simplify algebraic fractions and solve simple fractional equations | Exercise |
| 16/08/2027 | 33 | Y10-L33 | Numerical Methods | Iteration & Estimation | Use iterative processes and estimation to solve numerical problems | Classwork |
| 23/08/2027 | 34 | Y10-L34 | Revision | Year 10 Curriculum Consolidation | Review key Year 10 topics and identify priorities before the mock examination | Revision Quiz |
| 30/08/2027 | 35 | Y10-M01 | Mock Exam | Mock Assessment | Complete a timed GCSE-style examination paper | Exam |
15-Day Past-Paper Revision Programme
Reserved dates: Monday 11 October to Friday 29 October 2027. These are 15 weekday revision sessions, ending with a full GCSE-style mock paper.
October Past-Paper Revision11–29 October 2027
| Date | Day | Code | Focus | Revision Session | Objective(s) | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2027 | 1 | Y10-R01 | Past Paper Revision | Paper Skills & Diagnostic Review | Analyse mock performance and identify priority topics and examination habits | Diagnostic Review |
| 12/10/2027 | 2 | Y10-R02 | Past Paper Revision | Number Past-Paper Questions | Answer and review GCSE questions on indices, standard form, surds and bounds | Past Paper Practice |
| 13/10/2027 | 3 | Y10-R03 | Past Paper Revision | Algebraic Manipulation | Practise expansion, factorisation, formulae and algebraic fractions | Past Paper Practice |
| 14/10/2027 | 4 | Y10-R04 | Past Paper Revision | Equations & Inequalities | Solve examination questions involving linear, simultaneous and quadratic equations | Timed Practice |
| 15/10/2027 | 5 | Y10-R05 | Past Paper Revision | Sequences, Functions & Graphs | Complete questions on sequences, functions and graphical interpretation | Past Paper Practice |
| 18/10/2027 | 6 | Y10-R06 | Past Paper Revision | Ratio, Proportion & Percentages | Apply ratio, compound measures and repeated percentage change | Timed Practice |
| 19/10/2027 | 7 | Y10-R07 | Past Paper Revision | Pythagoras & Trigonometry | Solve multi-step examination questions involving right-angled triangles | Past Paper Practice |
| 20/10/2027 | 8 | Y10-R08 | Past Paper Revision | Geometry & Measures | Review circles, sectors, similarity, constructions and bearings | Timed Practice |
| 21/10/2027 | 9 | Y10-R09 | Past Paper Revision | Vectors & Transformations | Complete vector and transformation questions using correct notation | Past Paper Practice |
| 22/10/2027 | 10 | Y10-R10 | Past Paper Revision | Probability | Answer questions involving tree diagrams, Venn diagrams and conditional probability | Timed Practice |
| 25/10/2027 | 11 | Y10-R11 | Past Paper Revision | Statistics | Review histograms, cumulative frequency, box plots and scatter graphs | Past Paper Practice |
| 26/10/2027 | 12 | Y10-R12 | Past Paper Revision | Non-Calculator Paper | Complete selected non-calculator questions under timed conditions | Timed Paper |
| 27/10/2027 | 13 | Y10-R13 | Past Paper Revision | Calculator Paper | Complete selected calculator questions under timed conditions | Timed Paper |
| 28/10/2027 | 14 | Y10-R14 | Past Paper Revision | Error Analysis & Final Corrections | Correct errors, improve written reasoning and revisit remaining gaps | Corrections |
| 29/10/2027 | 15 | Y10-M02 | Mock Exam | Final Past-Paper Assessment | Complete a full GCSE-style paper under examination conditions | Exam |
2Six3 Curriculum: September is left unscheduled for school-based commitments, independent consolidation or timetable adjustments before the October past-paper programme.