Unit 3

MYP subject group objective(s)

• B: Investigating patterns

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

  • ii. describe patterns as general rules consistent with findings

  • iii. prove, or verify and justify, general rules

• C: Communicating

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

  • ii. use appropriate forms of mathematical representation to present information

  • iii. move between different forms of mathematical representation

  • iv. communicate complete, coherent and concise mathematical lines of reasoning

  • v. organize information using a logical structure

• D: Applying mathematics in real-life contexts

  • i. identify relevant elements of authentic real-life situations

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

  • iii. apply the selected mathematical strategies successfully to reach a solution

  • iv. justify the degree of accuracy of a solution

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

Skills