UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / KS3 Year 9

Mathematics

Mathematics Year 9: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

How it works

Start from the board specification and work topic by topic before full papers.

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Status

KS3 practical split - verify with the school's scheme of work

Mathematics Year 9: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 9Mathematics

SUBJECT STUDY HUB

The complete subject route on one page

Curriculum, chapters, theory, worked examples, practice, homework, and tests stay connected to the correct year and subject.

units: 1
chapters: 5
subtopics: 44
source review: 2026-05-15

Recommended route

Start with the first chapter, complete its checkpoint test, then return to the curriculum map for the next step.

Every chapter includes theory, worked examples, 8+ practice tasks, homework, and a marked timed test.

Start the first chapter

Detailed curriculum

The syllabus is split into units, chapters, and small subtopics so students can see what is covered and what remains.

Unit 1Curriculum5 chapters+

1. Number and proportion

12 points

Standard form

Bounds and accuracy

Estimation

Surds introduction

Index laws

Percentage change

Reverse percentages

Direct proportion

Inverse proportion

Compound units

Speed, density and pressure

Scale factors

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Algebra

8 points

Expanding double brackets

Factorising quadratics introduction

Solving equations with brackets

Solving equations with fractions

Linear inequalities

Simultaneous equations introduction

Sequences and nth term

Algebraic proof introduction

Theory, examples, and practice

3. Graphs and functions

7 points

Linear graphs

Gradient and intercept

Quadratic graphs introduction

Reciprocal graphs introduction

Real-life graphs

Graphical solutions

Function notation introduction

Theory, examples, and practice

4. Geometry and measure

10 points

Interior/exterior angles

Circle vocabulary

Circle facts introduction

Congruence

Similarity

Transformations

Pythagoras

Trigonometry introduction

3D shapes

Surface area and volume

Theory, examples, and practice

5. Probability and statistics

7 points

Venn diagrams

Tree diagrams introduction

Combined events

Scatter graphs

Correlation

Averages from frequency tables

Cumulative frequency introduction where appropriate

Theory, examples, and practice

What you must know

These skills are the practical checklist before a test, lesson request, or tutor session.

1Number and proportion

2Algebra

Recommended practice

Common mistakes

Worked examples

Homework and practice

Related daily material

NEXT STEP

Find a tutorOpen tutors matched to this subject and continue with a profile or message.Post a lesson requestDescribe the year, chapter, and goal so the right tutors can respond.Daily materialOpen daily explainers, exercises, and practical posts without mixing them with study guides.

Sources and verification

Based on the England National Curriculum KS3 framework, split into practical Year 7/8/9 pages.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-15

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / KS3 Year 9

Mathematics

Mathematics Year 9: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

How it works

Start from the board specification and work topic by topic before full papers.

Back to year

Status

KS3 practical split - verify with the school's scheme of work

Mathematics Year 9: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 9Mathematics

SUBJECT STUDY HUB

The complete subject route on one page

Curriculum, chapters, theory, worked examples, practice, homework, and tests stay connected to the correct year and subject.

units: 1
chapters: 5
subtopics: 44
source review: 2026-05-15

Recommended route

Start with the first chapter, complete its checkpoint test, then return to the curriculum map for the next step.

Every chapter includes theory, worked examples, 8+ practice tasks, homework, and a marked timed test.

Start the first chapter

Detailed curriculum

The syllabus is split into units, chapters, and small subtopics so students can see what is covered and what remains.

Unit 1Curriculum5 chapters+

1. Number and proportion

12 points

Standard form

Bounds and accuracy

Estimation

Surds introduction

Index laws

Percentage change

Reverse percentages

Direct proportion

Inverse proportion

Compound units

Speed, density and pressure

Scale factors

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Algebra

8 points

Expanding double brackets

Factorising quadratics introduction

Solving equations with brackets

Solving equations with fractions

Linear inequalities

Simultaneous equations introduction

Sequences and nth term

Algebraic proof introduction

Theory, examples, and practice

3. Graphs and functions

7 points

Linear graphs

Gradient and intercept

Quadratic graphs introduction

Reciprocal graphs introduction

Real-life graphs

Graphical solutions

Function notation introduction

Theory, examples, and practice

4. Geometry and measure

10 points

Interior/exterior angles

Circle vocabulary

Circle facts introduction

Congruence

Similarity

Transformations

Pythagoras

Trigonometry introduction

3D shapes

Surface area and volume

Theory, examples, and practice

5. Probability and statistics

7 points

Venn diagrams

Tree diagrams introduction

Combined events

Scatter graphs

Correlation

Averages from frequency tables

Cumulative frequency introduction where appropriate

Theory, examples, and practice

What you must know

These skills are the practical checklist before a test, lesson request, or tutor session.

1Number and proportion

2Algebra

Recommended practice

Common mistakes

Worked examples

Homework and practice

Related daily material

NEXT STEP

Sources and verification

Based on the England National Curriculum KS3 framework, split into practical Year 7/8/9 pages.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-15