UK Curriculum · Year 11 Maths · GCSE

Year 11 Maths Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Year 11 maths scheme of work aligned to the UK National Curriculum (GCSE · Key Stage 4). Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week, covering advanced algebra, circles, construction and loci, ratio and growth, trigonometry, probability and statistics, graph transformations, exam paper practice and final revision.

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Year 11 Maths learning map

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1 day/week · steady pace2–3 days/week · guided practice
September · Review & Diagnostic

Year 11 Maths — September Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · Maths
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Review & Diagnostic)		Review & Diagnostic 1: Core Number & Algebra RecapReview & Diagnostic 1: Core Number & Algebra Recap 2: Substitution, Solving EquationsReview & Diagnostic 1: Core Number & Algebra Recap 2: Substitution, Solving Equations 3: Plotting Graphs
September 2nd week
(Review & Diagnostic)		Review & Diagnostic 2: Substitution, Solving EquationsReview & Diagnostic 3: Plotting Graphs 4: HCF/LCM, IndicesReview & Diagnostic 4: HCF/LCM, Indices 5: Chapter Review & Quiz
September 3rd week
(Review & Diagnostic)		Review & Diagnostic 3: Plotting GraphsReview & Diagnostic 5: Chapter Review & QuizR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & Quiz
September 4th week
(Review & Diagnostic)		Review & Diagnostic 4: HCF/LCM, IndicesR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & QuizE: Enrichment Activities & Cumulative Practice
October · Advanced Algebra

Year 11 Maths — October Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · Maths
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Advanced Algebra)		Advanced Algebra 1: Solving Linear/Quadratic EquationsAdvanced Algebra 1: Solving Linear/Quadratic Equations 2: Factorizing QuadraticsAdvanced Algebra 1: Solving Linear/Quadratic Equations 2: Factorizing Quadratics 3: Inequalities and Graphical Representation
October 2nd week
(Advanced Algebra)		Advanced Algebra 2: Factorizing QuadraticsAdvanced Algebra 3: Inequalities and Graphical Representation 4: Changing the Subject of FormulaeAdvanced Algebra 4: Changing the Subject of Formulae 5: Chapter Review & Quiz
October 3rd week
(Advanced Algebra)		Advanced Algebra 3: Inequalities and Graphical RepresentationAdvanced Algebra 5: Chapter Review & QuizR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & Quiz
October 4th week
(Advanced Algebra)		Advanced Algebra 4: Changing the Subject of FormulaeR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & QuizE: Enrichment Activities & Cumulative Practice
November · Geometry – Circles, Construction & Loci

Year 11 Maths — November Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · Maths
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Geometry – Circles, Construction & Loci)		Geometry – Circles, Construction & Loci 1: Circle Theorems (Higher)Geometry – Circles, Construction & Loci 1: Circle Theorems (Higher) 2: Constructions Using a Compass/RulerGeometry – Circles, Construction & Loci 1: Circle Theorems (Higher) 2: Constructions Using a Compass/Ruler 3: Loci and Real-Life Geometry Problems
November 2nd week
(Geometry – Circles, Construction & Loci)		Geometry – Circles, Construction & Loci 2: Constructions Using a Compass/RulerGeometry – Circles, Construction & Loci 3: Loci and Real-Life Geometry Problems 4: Circle Properties and TangentsGeometry – Circles, Construction & Loci 4: Circle Properties and Tangents 5: Chapter Review & Quiz
November 3rd week
(Geometry – Circles, Construction & Loci)		Geometry – Circles, Construction & Loci 3: Loci and Real-Life Geometry ProblemsGeometry – Circles, Construction & Loci 5: Chapter Review & QuizR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & Quiz
November 4th week
(Geometry – Circles, Construction & Loci)		Geometry – Circles, Construction & Loci 4: Circle Properties and TangentsR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & QuizE: Enrichment Activities & Cumulative Practice
December · Ratio, Proportion & Growth

Year 11 Maths — December Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · Maths
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Ratio, Proportion & Growth)		Ratio, Proportion & Growth 1: Best Value ComparisonsRatio, Proportion & Growth 1: Best Value Comparisons 2: Compound Measures (Speed, Density)Ratio, Proportion & Growth 1: Best Value Comparisons 2: Compound Measures (Speed, Density) 3: Direct and Inverse Proportion
December 2nd week
(Ratio, Proportion & Growth)		Ratio, Proportion & Growth 2: Compound Measures (Speed, Density)Ratio, Proportion & Growth 3: Direct and Inverse Proportion 4: Growth and Decay ModelsRatio, Proportion & Growth 4: Growth and Decay Models 5: Chapter Review & Quiz
December 3rd week
(Ratio, Proportion & Growth)		Ratio, Proportion & Growth 3: Direct and Inverse ProportionRatio, Proportion & Growth 5: Chapter Review & QuizR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & Quiz
December 4th week
(Ratio, Proportion & Growth)		Ratio, Proportion & Growth 4: Growth and Decay ModelsR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & QuizE: Enrichment Activities & Cumulative Practice
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Retrieve and diagnose

Open with exam-style warm-up questions that check prior knowledge for the week’s GCSE topic.

25 minutes

Model and practise

Work through methods and worked examples, then practise GCSE questions with targeted feedback.

10 minutes

Check for mastery

Finish with a short timed task that shows progress towards GCSE exam standard.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for Year 11 Maths

Concept lessons

Focused lessons on GCSE number, algebra, ratio, geometry and probability.

Exam practice

Exam-style questions, timed tasks and past-paper practice matched to the plan.

Worked solutions

Step-by-step solutions that show how marks are earned on each question type.

Progress notes

Detailed feedback on methods and exam technique, with clear next steps.

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