Faculty of Mathematics
Aims and Objectives
Mathematics will develop your ability to recognize and appreciate patterns and relationships, and to investigate and explore different areas of mathematics. You will be expected to create, read and understand mathematics and then write and discuss what you have discovered with other students. In solving problems you will also be expected to present your solutions clearly, showing full working, and to check and interpret results.
You will develop your ability to reason logically, to classify, to generalize and to prove. As you gain knowledge you will learn how to apply your skills to solving practical problems in a variety of contexts. The course will also show you how mathematics can be used in your other subjects, particularly science and technology, as a tool for solving many different types of problems. The course is also intended to provide you with the appropriate foundation so that you will have the necessary mathematical skills for future studies and employment.
Structure of the Course
The course is divided into modules covering a range of topics including:
- Number
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Statistics & Probability
- Investigations
- Mathematical Modeling
The course will be challenging but enjoyable and rewarding as well.
You will need to show your ability to solve problems with and without the use of a calculator. In years 7 to 9 you will be using a scientific calculator and in years 10 onwards you will be using a graphical display calculator (GDC).
Assessment
Years 7 to 9
Your assessment may take the form of written tests and/or projects depending on the topic. These will occur at regular intervals throughout the year.
Years 10 and 11 IGCSE Mathematics (CIE 0607)
You are working towards taking an external examination in Mathematics. Throughout the course you will be given assignments and assessments on a regular basis.
At the end of year 11 you will sit three examination papers, at either the Core or Extended level. Paper 1 will be a non-calculator paper, Paper 2 will require the use of a graphing calculator, and Paper 3 will involve solving one or two long problems by using an investigative approach and/or
| Level | Papers | Weighting (%) | Timing (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Paper 1 (45 min) | 25 | C,D,E,F,G |
| Core | Paper 2 (1 hr 45 min) | 60 | C,D,E,F,G |
| Core | Paper 3 (1 hr ) | 15 | C,D,E,F,G |
| Extended | Paper 1 (45 min) | 20 | A*,A,B,C,D,E |
| Extended | Paper 2 (2 hr 15 min) | 60 | A*,A,B,C,D,E |
| Extended | Paper 3 (1 hr 30 min) | 20 | A*,A,B,C,D,E |
Years 12 & 13 IB Mathematics
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(IB contents updated in Sept 2011)
