Mathematics

Objectives and Assessment Criteria

A. Knowing and understanding

1. select appropriate mathematics when solving problems in both familiar and unfamiliar situations

2. apply the selected mathematics successfully when solving problems

3. solve problems correctly in a variety of contexts.

B. Investigating patterns

1. select and apply mathematical problem-solving techniques to discover complex patterns

2. describe patterns as general rules consistent with findings

3. prove, or verify and justify, general rules.

C. Communicating

1. use appropriate mathematical language (notation, symbols and terminology) in both oral and written explanations

2. use appropriate forms of mathematical representation to present information

3. move between different forms of mathematical representation

4. communicate complete, coherent and concise mathematical lines of reasoning

5. organize information using a logical structure.

D. Applying mathematics in real-life contexts

1. identify relevant elements of authentic real-life situations

2. select appropriate mathematical strategies when solving authentic real-life situations

3. apply the selected mathematical strategies successfully to reach a solution

4. justify the degree of accuracy of a solution

5. justify whether a solution makes sense in the context of the authentic real-life situation.