UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / Year 6

Mathematics

Mathematics Year 6: 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 6: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 6Mathematics

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: 4
chapters: 8
subtopics: 25
source review: 2026-07-16

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 1Number and algebra2 chapters+

1. Numbers to 10,000,000

3 points

place value

rounding

order

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Formulae, sequences and simple equations

3 points

unknowns

generate terms

substitution

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 2Fractions, ratio and proportion2 chapters+

1. Operations with fractions

3 points

common denominator

multiply

divide by integer

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Ratio, proportion and percentages

3 points

scale factor

unitary method

percentage change

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 3Geometry and measure2 chapters+

1. Area, volume and circles

4 points

triangles

parallelograms

cuboids

radius and diameter

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Angles, coordinates and transformations

3 points

angle rules

four quadrants

reflection and translation

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 4Statistics and transition2 chapters+

1. Mean and statistical charts

3 points

pie charts

line graphs

interpretation

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Multi-step reasoning and KS3 readiness

3 points

proof by explanation

estimation

problem decomposition

Theory, examples, and practice

What you must know

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

1Mathematical fluency

2Reasoning and explanation

3Problem solving

4Representations and models

5Estimation and checking

Recommended practice

NEXT STEP

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Sources and verification

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

Last reviewed: 2026-07-16

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / Year 6

Mathematics

Mathematics Year 6: 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 6: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 6Mathematics

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: 4
chapters: 8
subtopics: 25
source review: 2026-07-16

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 1Number and algebra2 chapters+

1. Numbers to 10,000,000

3 points

place value

rounding

order

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Formulae, sequences and simple equations

3 points

unknowns

generate terms

substitution

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 2Fractions, ratio and proportion2 chapters+

1. Operations with fractions

3 points

common denominator

multiply

divide by integer

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Ratio, proportion and percentages

3 points

scale factor

unitary method

percentage change

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 3Geometry and measure2 chapters+

1. Area, volume and circles

4 points

triangles

parallelograms

cuboids

radius and diameter

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Angles, coordinates and transformations

3 points

angle rules

four quadrants

reflection and translation

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 4Statistics and transition2 chapters+

1. Mean and statistical charts

3 points

pie charts

line graphs

interpretation

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Multi-step reasoning and KS3 readiness

3 points

proof by explanation

estimation

problem decomposition

Theory, examples, and practice

What you must know

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

1Mathematical fluency

2Reasoning and explanation

3Problem solving

4Representations and models

5Estimation and checking

Recommended practice

NEXT STEP

Sources and verification

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

Last reviewed: 2026-07-16