Each course has been designed for a particular group of students, and great care needs to be taken in selecting the most relevant course. Before selecting their course students should consult with their Mathematics teacher and/or the Head of Learning.
Aims
The aims of each of the courses in Group 5 are to enable students to:
- appreciate the international dimensions of mathematics and the multiplicity of its cultural and historical perspectives
- foster enjoyment from engaging in mathematical pursuits, and to develop an appreciation of the beauty, power and usefulness of mathematics
- develop logical, critical and creative thinking in mathematics
- develop mathematical knowledge, concepts and principles
- employ and refine the powers of abstraction and generalisation
- develop patience and persistence in problem-solving
- have an enhanced awareness of, and utilise the potential of, technological developments in a variety of mathematical contexts
- communicate mathematically, both clearly and confidently, in a variety of contexts.
Specific aims include the following:
Mathematical Studies (Standard Level)
- to enable the student to develop a sound basis of mathematical skills and knowledge in order to facilitate the further study of mathematically related subjects
Mathematics Standard Level
- to enable the student to develop a sound basis of mathematical skills and knowledge in order to facilitate the further study of mathematically related subjects
Mathematics Higher Level
- to enable the student to develop a sound basis of mathematical skills and knowledge in order to facilitate the further study of mathematics
Objectives
In all Group 5 courses students will be expected to:
- know and use mathematical concepts and principles
- read and interpret a given problem in appropriate mathematical terms
- organise and present information/data in tabular, graphical and/or diagrammatic forms
- know and use appropriate notation and terminology
- formulate a mathematical argument and communicate it clearly
- select and use appropriate mathematical techniques
- understand the significance and reasonableness of results
- recognise patterns and structures in a variety of situations and draw inductive generalisations
- demonstrate an understanding of, and competence in, the practical applications of mathematics
- use appropriate technological devices as mathematical tools.
