Maths Introduction Igcse Extended 3 Yrs
Maths Introduction Igcse Extended 3 Yrs
Maths Introduction Igcse Extended 3 Yrs
In line with the new structure of 21st Century Education System (SPN21), the Ministry of
Education of Brunei Darussalam, in cooperation with the University of Cambridge International
Examinations (CIE), will be introducing a new secondary mathematics curriculum in 2010, that is,
the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Mathematics Syllabus Code
0580 (without coursework).
The curriculum for IGCSE Mathematics consists of both the core and extended syllabus.
The Scheme of work for both core and extended curriculum were developed by the Scheme of
Work Committee comprising of 12 secondary Mathematics teachers nationwide. The schemes of
works (SOW) are outlined in accordance to those obtained from CIE, and these SOWs only serve
as a guideline for teachers who are going to teach IGCSE Mathematics for the years 2010 – 2012,
and by no means are they being set. This means that teachers can adjust the time frame
appropriate for their students’ pace and they can also make adjustment in the sequence of the
topics to suit them best. A recommendation for the division of topics can be found on page 5.
This Scheme of work is prepared for students who will follow the General Programme
Extended Curriculum (3 years) for 2010 – 2012, and aimed at Year 8 students who performed
averagely in Mathematics. Students who follow this Scheme of Work will sit for their exam in
November 2012.
This Scheme of Work focus on enhancing their previous knowledge as well as introducing
new topics such as Locus, Vectors, Probability, Congruency, Similarity, Symmetrical and Angle
Properties in a circle, Non – isometric Transformations, Scatter Graphs, Meaning of positive,
negative and zero correlation, etc. Therefore, this Scheme of work will enable them to have better
understanding of the Mathematics concepts.
The suggested activities will make teachers’ teaching and students’ learning more related to
real life situation. These activities will also provide enough practice for students to apply their
understanding of mathematics concepts as well as helping them to develop Mathematical skills
which will be very useful in everyday life. The suggested websites enable teachers to get extra
exposure besides the use of textbooks and reference books (see page 7).
Students will be sitting for two written papers: Paper 2 and Paper 4. Paper 2 consists of
short - answer questions whereas Paper 4 consists of structured questions. Paper 2 contributes
35% of the total marks and Paper 4 contributes the remaining 65%. Students are eligible for the
award of grades A* to E.
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SYLLABUS AIMS for ICGSE MATHEMATICS (0580)
The aims of the extended curriculum are to enable the students to:
1. develop their mathematical knowledge and oral, written and practical skills in a way
which encourages confidence and provides satisfaction and enjoyment;
2. read mathematics, and write and talk about the subject in a variety of ways;
3. develop a feel for number, carry out calculations and understand the significance of
the results obtained;
5. solve problems, present the solutions clearly, check and interpret the results;
7. recognize when and how a situation may be represented mathematically, identify and
interpret relevant factors and, where necessary, select an appropriate mathematical
method to solve the problem;
10. develop the abilities to reason logically, to classify, to generalise and to prove;
12. produce and appreciate imaginative and creative work arising from mathematical
ideas;
13. develop their mathematical abilities by considering problems and conducting individual
and co-operative enquiry and experiment, including extended pieces of work of a
practical and investigative kind;
15. acquire a foundation appropriate to their further study of mathematics and of other
disciplines.
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ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES for ICGSE MATHEMATICS (0580)
1) Mathematical techniques
Students should be able to:
• organise, interpret and present information accurately in written, tabular,
graphical and diagrammatic forms;
• perform calculations by suitable methods;
• use an electronic calculator and also perform some straightforward
calculations without a calculator;
• understand systems of measurement in everyday use and make use of them
in the solution of problems;
• estimate, approximate and work to degrees of accuracy appropriate to the
context and convert between equivalent numerical forms;
• use mathematical and other instruments to measure and to draw to an
acceptable degree of accuracy;
• interpret, transform and make appropriate use of mathematical statements
expressed in words or symbols;
• recognise and use spatial relationships in two and three dimensions,
particularly in solving problems;
• recall, apply and interpret mathematical knowledge in the context of everyday
situations.
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ICGSE EXTENDED MATHEMATICS (0580) EXAMINATION & WEIGHTINGS
The relationship between the assessment objectives and the scheme of assessment is as follows:
Paper 2 (marks) Paper 4 (marks)
Mathematical techniques 28–35 52–65
Applying mathematical techniques to solve problems 35–42 65–78
Extended Assessment
Mathematical techniques 40% – 50%
Applying mathematical techniques to solve problems 50% – 60%
The relationship between the main topic areas of Mathematics and the assessment is tabulated
below. The questions are set with reference to Assessment Objectives and are set across a range
of grades.
The topics for the structured papers are set first. Balance is maintained across the four areas of
Number, Algebra, Shape and Space and Statistics and Probability.
This can vary slightly from session to session but the table gives a general picture of where the
grade boundaries are set.
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Although there can be variations from session to session, these figures can be taken as a rough
guide.
GRADES A* A B C D E
EXTENDED 85 70 – 75 60 45 35 25
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Quadratic cubic graphs, Transformations, Identify modal class
Gradients and tangents Matrix transformations
Note that terms 3 and 4 of Year 11 is non-existent as the time should be devoted to
revision and sitting of the exams.
List of textbooks recommended for IGCSE Mathematics (0580)
www.cie.org.uk
http://teachers.cie.org.uk
http://www.learncie.org.uk
http://www.cambridgestudents.org.uk
www.mymaths.co.uk
http://www.emaths.co.uk/
http://www.waldomaths.com/
http://www.supermathsworld.com/
www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk
http://lgfl.skoool.co.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths
www.censusatschool.ntu.ac.uk
www.puzzles.com
http://nlvm.use.edu/en/nav/library.html
www.teachernet.gov.uk
www.mathsrevision.net
www.scottkim.com
www.puzzlemaker.com
www.risps.net
www.mathsnet.net
www.nrich.maths.org
www.colinseducation.com
www.topmarks.co.uk
www.algebasics.com
www.mathsisfun.com
http://gwrdir.demon.co.uk/jo/solid/index.htm
www.teachers.tv
www.s-cool.co.uk
www.skool.co.uk
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/keystage3/respub/afl_ws
http://www.gcse.com
http://www.mathsonline.co.nz
http://www.revisioncentral.co.uk/gcse/maths
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http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mathline/concepts/moremathconcepts.shtm
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jontreby/Personal/mathsLinks.htm#Investigations
http://www.ex.ac.uk/cimt/welcome.html
http://www.ex.ac.uk/cimt/mep/index.htm
http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/vlibrary.html
RESOURCES:
www.cie.org.uk
CIE main site
CIE Teachers Support website
CIE Learn website
CIE Cambridge Students website
BBC-GCSE bitesize-Maths
Maths Enhancement Program
IGCSE Maths Training Workshop
IGCSE Maths 2011 Syllabus
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