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Course Aims
Course Aims
The Mathematics department at UWCSEA aims for students to:
appreciate the power, usefulness, elegance and beauty of Mathematics and to have an enjoyment of and passion for the subject
be given opportunities in their learning to develop and demonstrate the Skills and Qualities of the UWCSEA profile
communicate mathematically according to audience and purpose
develop the capacity to critically and ethically evaluate ideas and arguments that involve mathematical concepts
All students follow a two-year course in Mathematics and take the Cambridge International Mathematics (CIM Syllabus 0607) IGCSE examination in June of Grade 10.
A small number of students also follow the Additional Mathematics (Syllabus 0606) IGCSE over two years and take the Cambridge Additional Mathematics Examination in June of Grade 10. This course provides extra breadth of content coverage.
CIM Extended Mathematics Course Content
CIM Extended Mathematics Course Content
General topics covered include :
Number
Algebra
Geometry
Transformations and vectors in two dimensions
Mensuration
Co-ordinate geometry
Trigonometry
Sets
Probability
Statistics
Students’ knowledge and skills are developed using a variety of teaching methodologies, incorporating relevant and appropriate use of technology as an integral part of the syllabus. Students are encouraged to become independent thinkers with the ability to see patterns and generalise through investigations and open-ended problems.
Course outline
Course outline
GRADE 9
Unit 1: Number
Unit 2: Algebra 1, All things Linear
Unit 3: Geometry 1 – Angles and Circle Theorems
Unit 4: Functions 1
Unit 5: Algebra 2 – All things Quadratic
Unit 6: Probability
Unit 7: Statistics
GRADE 10
Unit 8: Functions 2 – Alternatives to Linear and Quadratic
Unit 9: Mensuration
Unit 10: Trigonometry 1 – Modelling with Trigonometric functions
Unit 11: Trigonometry 2
Unit 12:Transformation and Vectors
Unit 13: Exponentials and Logarithms
Recommended calculator
Recommended calculator
The Cambridge International Mathematics 0607 course is explicitly designed to encourage students to investigate and model real-world situations. Using a graphical display calculator (GDC) is a necessity of the course we are taking, and questions on the exam papers will assume that students can use a GDC effectively and efficiently. The TI-Nspire CXII is our model of choice for UWCSEA East Campus. This can be purchased from the School Shop and can be considered a four-year investment as the calculator can be used in Grades 11 and 12.
Skills developed
Skills developed
It is challenging to predict the necessary mathematical skills that our students will require in the future, as technology continues to develop rapidly. Prospective employers appreciate finely developed skills such as the ability to think logically and independently, to express oneself clearly and to apply theoretical knowledge to solve problems in real-world situations. Mathematical modelling, critical thinking and clear communication are key aptitudes that will serve our students well in their future lives. Mathematical exploration can sharpen the ability to sift through information and focus on what is relevant in order to develop analytical skills. A sound knowledge of mathematics is important in many areas of science, economics, medicine and engineering.
Assessment
Assessment
All assessment is external and by examination.
External assessment – 100%
Whilst all classes aim to cover all of the CIM Extended examination, it may be appropriate for some students to target the Core examination at the end of the course in order to maximise their potential attainment.
Core curriculum (grades available C–G) – 100%
paper 1 – 25% (no calculator)
short response questions; designed to assess knowledge and use of basic skills and methods; any part of the syllabus content may be present in this paper but questions will focus on concepts which can be assessed without access to a calculator
paper 3 – 60% (graphics calculator required)
11–15 medium to extended response questions; any area of the syllabus may be assessed; some of the questions will particularly assess the use of the graphics calculator functions
paper 5 – 15% (graphics calculator required)
one investigation question; any area of the syllabus may be assessed; candidates are assessed on their ability to investigate and solve a more open-ended problem; clear communication and full reasoning are especially important and mark schemes reflect this; an extended time allowance is given for this paper to allow students to explore and communicate their ideas fully.
Extended curriculum (grades available A*–E) – 100%
paper 2 – 20% (no calculator)
short response questions; designed to assess knowledge and use of basic skills and methods; any part of the syllabus content may be present in this paper but questions will focus on concepts which can be assessed without access to a calculator
paper 4 – 60% (graphics calculator required)
11–15 medium to extended response questions; any area of the syllabus may be assessed; some of the questions will particularly assess the use of the graphics calculator functions
paper 6 – 20% (graphics calculator required)
one investigation and one modelling question; any area of the syllabus may be assessed; candidates are assessed on their ability to investigate, model, and solve more open-ended problems; clear communication and full reasoning are especially important and mark schemes reflect this; an extended time allowance is given for this paper to allow students to explore and communicate their ideas fully
Qualification
Qualification
Successful completion of this subject will lead to the CAIE qualification 0607 Mathematics.
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