Cambridge Lower Secondary Maths
Build strong maths foundations in Years 7 to 9 (Stages 7–9) of the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme — the stage before IGCSE. Free topic notes, learning objectives and practice questions aligned to curriculum framework 0862.
Choose a Year Group
Year 7
Year 7 is the first stage of the Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics programme (curriculum framework 0862).
10 topics
Year 8
Year 8 is Stage 8 of the Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics programme (curriculum framework 0862).
11 topics
Year 9
Year 9 is Stage 9 of the Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics programme (framework 0862) and the year of the Checkpoint test.
11 topics
The Four Strands
Cambridge organises Lower Secondary Mathematics into four strands. Every year group develops all four, getting steadily deeper as a bridge toward IGCSE.
- Number
- Algebra
- Geometry and Measure
- Statistics and Probability
From Checkpoint to IGCSE
Lower Secondary maths leads directly into Cambridge IGCSE (0580). Starting early means your child reaches IGCSE already confident with the foundations.
Explore IGCSE Maths topics →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cambridge Lower Secondary Year 7 (Stage 7)?
Year 7 is Stage 7 of the Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics framework (0862). It is the first of three stages (Years 7–9) that prepare students for the Checkpoint test and, eventually, IGCSE Mathematics.
How does Year 7 maths help with IGCSE later?
Year 7 builds the number, algebra, geometry and statistics foundations that IGCSE assumes you already have. A strong Stage 7 means students start IGCSE confident rather than playing catch-up.
Is this aligned to the Cambridge curriculum?
Yes. The topics, learning objectives and vocabulary follow the four strands of the Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics curriculum framework (0862) at Stage 7.