YEAR PLAN 2009- 10 EE Mathematics Hector Robinson

AIMS:
The curriculum follows the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics and is designed as a 2-year course. The examination can be taken at both core and extended level.

BOOKS:
IGCSE Core Mathematics by Ric Pimental and Terry Wall (pub. John Murray)
IGCSE Mathematics by Ric Pimental and Terry Wall (pub. John Murray)
ST(P) Mathematics 2A, 3A; 4A L.Bostock by S. Chandler mm. (pub. ST(P))
Extended Mathematics for IGCSE by David Rayner (Oxford University press)
Supplementary materials

STUDENT MATERIALS:
Students should have a scientific calculator (e.g. Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS, or something similar), pencil, ruler, protractor and a pair of compasses. Workbooks and books are provided by school.

ORGANISATION:
There are 3 groups of students
• 8th Grade Core syllabus IGCSE
• 9th Grade Core syllabus IGCSE
• 9th Grade Extended syllabus IGCSE

8th Graders start covering the core section of the syllabus. Depending on their ability and work speed the students will be advised to take the exam at core or extended level. The extended syllabus students are expected to cover both the core and the extended section of the book. There is a considerable difference between the core and the extended level, so students aiming for the extended exam should make a consistent effort from the beginning.

The students are encouraged to evaluate their own understanding of a topic by using student’s notes. This is a note book in which methods, formulae and worked examples are kept. They also note examples of errors they have made and corrections of these errors. These are useful tools for revision for tests and exams.

ICT is an integrated part of the mathematics program. Students will work on their data handling and graphing skills using a spreadsheet program (Excel).

TOPICS:
Core syllabus
- Number: Ordering, Standard Form. The four rules. Estimation. Number, set notation and language. Limits of accuracy, Ratio, proportion and measures of rate. Percentages.
- Algebra: Graphs in Practical Situations, Algebraic representation and manipulation. Equations and inequalities. Straight line graphs. Graphs of functions. Indices.
- Shape and Space: Loci. Geometrical relationships. Angle properties. Trigonometry. Mensuration. Vectors. Symmetry. Transformations.
- Statistics and Probability: Handling data. Probability.

Extended syllabus
The extended syllabus contains all topics mentioned for the core syllabus at both core and extended level. Extra topics only found in the extended curriculum are:
- Algebra: Functions. Linear programming.
- Shape and space: Matrices.

ASSESSMENT:
On completion of an area of work each student is given an assessment test. Any weaknesses that show in the test will be taken up and revised. Both 8th and 9th graders will test their progress towards the final exam through exams in November and February. These exams are based on past IGCSE exam questions. In May the 9th graders take their final exam, while 8th graders get an end of year test.