Unit 4

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

• 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 and coherent 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. explain the degree of accuracy of a solution

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