Unit 2

MYP subject group objective(s)

• A: Knowing and understanding

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

  • ii. apply the selected mathematics successfully when solving problems

  • iii. solve problems correctly in a variety of contexts

• B: Investigating patterns

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

    2. ii. describe patterns as relationships and/or general rules consistent with findings

    3. iii. verify and justify relationships and/or general rules

• C: Communicating

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

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

  • iii. communicate coherent mathematical lines of reasoning

  • iv. 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. explain the degree of accuracy of a solution

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