Mathematics
The
students will learn to apply strategies to solve problems based
on the skills and understanding that they have learned. This will
involve discussion, conjecture, analysis and conclusion.
They will also develop their knowledge of mathematical operations
with different types of number and thus make the transition into
Algebra and the behaviour of functions.
Data handling looks at useful statistics of large amounts of discrete
and continuous data as well as exploring the range of useful diagrams
to represent data.
Space and shape looks in detail at the properties of two-dimensional
shapes and the geometry of straight lines. The construction of
three-dimensional shapes from nets is used to help students visualize
a problem and to consider different approaches to a particular
problem.
Measurement continues throughout with ever more complex issues
of time, volume, area and perimeter of compound shapes and money.
Throughout the three years of Middle School the text-book used
is that published by The Centre for Innovation of Mathematics
Teaching (CIMT) based at the University of Plymouth (UK)
www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk
Textbooks
The textbooks for the Middle School Mathematics courses are in
two volumes for ease of carrying. The textbooks can also be found
on the Internet:Grade
6, Grade
7, Grade
8
The textbooks are a result of the Kassel Project which researched
“best
practice” teaching specifically for European International
Schools. The
Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching in now based at
the
University of Plymouth and has a well-resourced website for both
teachers
and pupils. Of particular interest to parents will be the links
to Interactive
Support Material, which has been designed to support pupils who
have
missed school time.
Interactive Support Material: Grade
6, Grade
7, Grade
8
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