mathematics
course details standard
grade
(Correct at March 2005)
Courses Offered
Standard Grade
Mathematics
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Foundation
-
General
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Credit
The levels at
which a pupil is presented depends upon progress during 3rd and 4th year.
Course Content
Each course consists of two elements:
Knowledge and Understanding
This provides pupils with a
toolkit of techniques covering work on number, algebra, geometry and statistics.
Trigonometry is also covered in General and Credit courses.
Reasoning and Enquiry
This
involves applying basic skills to solve problems.
The teaching of Mathematics is based on the recognition that problem
solving lies at the heart of the subject.
Assessment
Regular class tests.
S3 Exam
Prelim examinations prior to
the final exam, consisting of calculator and non-calculator papers.
Final exam also consisting of
calculator and non-calculator papers.
Additional Information
Homework on a daily basis and
longer exercises at the end of topics.
Calculators.
Every pupil should have a scientific calculator.
At Credit level, a graphics calculator is recommended.
Progression
| STANDARD GRADE |
|
S5 |
|
S6 |
|
Grades
1 and 2 |
 |
Higher |
|
Advanced
Higher Mathematics
Advanced Higher Applied
Mathematics*
Statistics
|
| *Candidates
for Advanced Higher Applied Maths should also be doing Advanced Higher
Mathematics. |
| Grade 3 |
|
Intermediate
2 |
|
Higher
Candidates require an A
pass in Intermediate 2
|
| Grades 4, 5 and 6 |
|
Intermediate
1 |
|
Intermediate
2
Candidates require an A
pass in Intermediate 1
|