Year 7 Revision Guide

British Curriculum (GCSE and IGCSE) revision guide for all of Year 7 Maths. This includes full animated and professional video lessons, worksheets, activities and extension challenges. Below is a full list of topics and resources to revise Year 7 Maths at ease.
All Year 7 Videos can be found here.

Check out our revision page for tips on how to revise maths effectively.

New! 🎉 Year 7 Fact Sheet! (download)

1. Integers & BIDMAS

Learning ObjectiveRevision ResourcePracticeExtension
Be able to use negative numbers in real world scenarios.Negatives in Real LifePractice Sheet from Dr Austin Maths

Answers
Know that the word integer means positive or negative whole number, and be able to order them on a number line.
Be able to add, subtract, multiply or divide both positive and negative numbers. Negative Numbers VideoAdding and Subtracting Negative Numbers

Multiplying Negative Numbers

Diving Negative Numbers
Mixed Practice with Negative Numbers from Dr Austin Maths

Answers
Understand that BIDMAS tells us the order to read an algebraic expression. Maths Is Fun BIDMASBIDMAS Practice Challenges from Dr Austin Maths
Use BIDMAS to determine the answer to complicated calculations. BIDMAS Video BIDMAS WorksheetGCSE Questions

2. Introduction to Algebra

Learning ObjectiveRevision ResourcePracticeExtension
Understand how to use simple algebraic expressions and formula.Writing Algebraic Expressions Transum

Writing Algebraic Expressions Corbett Maths Textbook
Evaluate expressions by substituting values. Introduction By SubstitutionSubstitution 1

Substitution 2
Exam Practice Questions
Simplify Algebraic Expressions. Simplifying Algebra VideoCollecting Like Terms PracticeCheck out this Year 8 Topic that ties in: Expanding Brackets

3. Symmetry and Coordinates

Learning ObjectiveRevision ResourcePracticeExtension
Understand and plot x-y coordinates on graphs. Introduction to Coordinates VideoCoordinates
Reflect objects in a line of Symmetry Reflections VideoReflection WorksheetMore videos on transforming shapes can be found here.
Understand rotational symmetry and know what ‘order of rotational symmetry is’. Rotational Symmetry VideoRotational Symmetry Practice

Year 7 Practice Exam for Topics 1 – 3!

Download this free test below.
Practice all three topics so far in Year 7. How well did you do?


4. Fraction Operations

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Learning ObjectiveRevision ResourcePracticeExtension
Be able to add and subtract fractions (and mixed numbers) by finding a common denominator.
Adding and Subtracting FractionsAdding Fractions

Subtracting Fractions

Adding Mixed Numbers

Subtracting Mixed Numbers
Adding Fractions Exam Questions

Mixed Questions
Be able to Multiply and Divide Fractions, including mixed numbers.Multiplying and Dividing FractionsMultiplying Fractions

Dividing Fractions
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Apply Fractions to solve problems.Mixed Fractions Practice with SubstitutionProblem Solving with Fractions

5. Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

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Learning ObjectiveRevision ResourcePracticeExtension
Convert between Fractions, Decimals and Percentages.Fractions, Decimals and PercentagesFractions, Decimals and Percentages WorksheetsFDP Transum
Be able to find Equivalent Fractions.
Be able to ordering Fractions by converting them to have a common denominator.
Equivalent Fractions VideoOrdering FractionsAdding and Subtracting Fractions (Year 8 Topic)

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions (Year 8 Topic)

Note: although adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions
isn’t in Year 7, it may still
be helpful for UKMT
questions.
Find a fraction of an amount. Fractions of an Amount VideoFraction of an Amount Transum Fraction of an Amount Challenge from Dr Austin Maths

Answers
Be able Order Decimals with 1,2,3 or 4 decimal places.Corbett Maths Video on Ordering DecimalsCorbett Maths Ordering Decimals
Know decimal representations of common fractions. See Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Video

Fractions to Decimals Worksheet

Numeracy Practice!

Challenge yourself with our new numeracy challenges!
Can you figure out Z?


6. Number Properties

Learning ObjectiveRevision ResourcePracticeExtension
Know what odd, even, prime, square and cube numbers are. BBC Bitesize Types of NumbersMake a fact sheet with information and examples of these types of numbers.

Share your work with us!
List the first 20 square numbers.

List the first 10 cube numbers.

ReadingDuck: Factors
Improve your mathematical vocabulary!
Memorise all the prime numbers up to 100. Prime Numbers MathsIsFunCan you find all the prime numbers below 150?
Know the first 15 square numbers. Square and Cube Numbers Revision SheetSquare Numbers Corbett Maths
Know the first 5 cube numbers. (see revision sheet above)Can you write your cube numbers up to 10 cubed? How about 20 cubed?

What is the highest cube number you can calculate?
Be able to calculate square roots of the first 15 square numbers. (see revision sheet above)Square Roots Corbett Maths
Be able to calculate the cube roots of the first 5 cube numbers. (see revision sheet above)Cube Roots Corbett Maths Learn the cube roots of the first 10 cube numbers.

7. Angles in Polygons and Parallel Lines

Learning ObjectiveRevision ResourcePracticeExtension
Know what acute, right-angle, obtuse and reflex angles are. MathsIsFun Types of Angle
Recognise and name different polygons. Names of Polygons MathsIsFun
Know that angles in a triangle sum to make 180 degrees, and the angles in a quadrilateral sum to 360 degrees. Angles in a Triangle

Angles in a Quadrilateral

Know the different types of triangle: Equilateral, Isosceles and Right-Angled Triangle. Use their properties to calculate angles. Types of Triangle Corbett MathsPolygon facts worksheet.


Mixed Angles Practice – Transum

8. Rounding

Learning ObjectiveRevision ResourcePracticeExtension
Be able to round numbers to the nearest 10, 100, 1000 etcRounding Numbers Video
Be able to round numbers to 1,2, 3 or 4 significant figures. Rounding Numbers VideoTransum Rounding Numbers

UKMT Practice

Our UKMT guide will help you develop your mathematical thinking!
UKMT questions are great problem solving practice to help you master mathematical thinking skills.

9. Linear Equations

Learning ObjectiveRevision ResourcePracticeExtension
Be able to solve linear equations like: 5x-2=33

*This is a very important topic, and worth practicing a lot!*
Solving Equations Revision VideoTransum Solving Equations

Transum Solving Equations 2

Corbett Maths Solving Equations
Forming and Solving Equations
Check answers to solved equations, by substituting your value to the original equation.See video above.

Year 7 Practice Exam for Topics 1 – 9!

Download this free test below.
Practice all three topics so far in Year 7. How well did you do?


10. Geometric Shapes and their Properties

Learning ObjectiveRevision ResourcePracticeExtension
Recognise and know all the names of polygons up to 10 sides. Polygons Revision – MathsIsFunDraw a revision poster for all the names of Polygons.
Research facts and add these details to your poster.
Know and understand the difference between a regular and irregular shape. See aboveExtension: Year 9 Topic on Angles in Polygons
Be able to label and recognise the terms ‘centre’, ‘radius’, ‘chord’, ‘diameter’, ‘circumference’, ‘tangent’, ‘arc’, ‘sector’ and ‘segment’ of a circle.Parts of a Circle

Interactive Demonstration of Parts of a Circle
Copy and label a circle from the video.

Remember to use a compass when drawing a circle!
More angles

Mixed Angles Questions
Know the properties of angles in parallel lines and intersecting lines. Parallel Lines Revision Video

Angles Problems: Parallel Lines and Triangles
Angles in Parallel Lines Corbett Maths Textbook

Angles in Parallel Lines Exam Style Questions
Angles in Parallel Lines Activity

11. Perimeter and Area of 2D Shapes

Learning ObjectiveRevision ResourcePracticeExtension
Understand the concept of area and perimeter.
Calculate the area and perimeter of rectangles and triangles.Area and Perimeter VideoArea of Triangles Transum Area of Trapeziums and Parallelograms (Year 8 Topic)
Calculate the area of compound shapes.Area of Compound Shapes

(note that this video includes an example involving circles, which students in Year 7 are not required to know).
Area of Compound Shapes Transum

12. Graphical Representation of Data

Learning ObjectiveRevision ResourcePracticeExtension
Construct and interpret Scatter Graphs, Bar Charts, Tally Charts and Pictograms. Scatter Graphs Video coming soon.Corbett Maths Bar Charts, Tally Charts and Pictograms.
Construct and Interpret Pie ChartsPie Charts Revision VideoTransum Pie Charts Drawing Pie Charts Corbett Maths

Interpreting Pie Charts Corbett Maths

Extension: Read about misleading graphs and reflect on why representing data is important in our modern world.

13. Percentages

Learning ObjectiveRevision ResourcePracticeExtension
Be able to find a percentage of an amount. Percentage of an Amount Revision Video
Be able to express a number as a percentage of another number. Eg: 5 is 25% of 20. Expressing as a Percentage VideoExpress as a Percentage
Solve percentage problems, including percentage increase or decrease.Percentage Increase and Decrease VideoPercentage Change Transum 

14. Mean, Median, Mode and Range

Learning ObjectiveRevision ResourcePracticeExtension
Understand conceptually what the mean, median, mode and range represent for a data set. Mean Visualisation
Be able to calculate the mean, median, mode and range for a set of numbers. Mean, Median, Mode and Range Video

Basic Statistics Poster
Transum – Averages Online Activity

Averages and Range Worksheet

Mean, Median, Mode and Range Practice Questions
Solve problems involving Mean, Median, Mode and Range:

Video Available Here

15. 3D Shapes

Learning ObjectiveRevision ResourcePracticeExtension
Identify common 3D Shapes including: Cube, Cuboid, Cone and Sphere.

Recognise nets of common 3D shapes.
3D shapes names

Transum: Net or Not

Understand the terms face, edge and vertices. Be able to identify the number of faces, edges and vertices of common 3D shapes. Revision Maths 3D ShapesSurface Area of 3D Shapes (Year 8 Topic)

Year 7 Practice Exam!

Download a free Year 7 practice exam here!


For more extension activities, please visit our UKMT resources page.
We also have a general page for more revision resources.

We hope this was useful, however we’d also appreciate your feedback.

Year 7 Retention Sheet!
Use the link above to find weekly practice sheets to master Year 7 maths!


Disclaimer: This is a just a guide. Some schools may follow a different curriculum, and may teach different topics in different years. Addvance Maths is not responsible for content on external websites.

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Ready to test your knowledge?

Below is the Year 7 quiz! It’s a quick and easy way to see how much you have understood.
The questions are in the same order as the revision guide above. So if you don’t understand the answer to a question, just use the revision guide above to revise that topic again! Simple!
Good luck, remember to use pen and paper to calculate your answers. 😊
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