Advanced Programme Mathematics

This is an optional subject from Grades 10‐12. This subject is delivered during the school academic time frame and also (potentially) outside normal school hours. This subject requires a fair amount of self study and additional effort by the students. Students will be expected to write June and November examinations, culminating in a final matric exam (no coursework is required for a portfolio). Exposure to the subject is key, and any pass mark (40%) is seen as a success, particularly if 50% or above is achieved. The IEB will issue a separate certificate for the course as this mark cannot be used for points accumulation when applying to universities.

It is not unheard of, at least to begin with, that students can achieve better results in AP Maths than for Core Maths. This is attributed to the dedication, drive and focus required to achieve in this subject.

Entry into Grade 10 APM requires 65% for Mathematics in Grade 9.