Aims & Objectives
Course Aims
Develop a curiosity and enjoyment of mathematics, and appreciate its elegance and power
Develop an understanding of the concepts, principles and nature of mathematics
Communicate mathematics clearly, concisely and confidently in a variety of contexts
Develop logical and creative thinking, and patience and persistence in problem solving to instil confidence in using mathematics
Employ and refine their powers of abstraction and generalization
Take action to apply and transfer skills to alternative situations, to other areas of knowledge and to future developments in their local and global communities
Appreciate how developments in technology and mathematics influence each other
Appreciate the moral, social and ethical questions arising from the work of mathematicians and the applications of mathematics
Appreciate the universality of mathematics and its multicultural, international and historical perspectives
Appreciate the contribution of mathematics to other disciplines, and as a particular “area of knowledge” in the tok course
Develop the ability to reflect critically upon their own work and the work of others
Independently and collaboratively extend their understanding of mathematics.
Assessment Objectives
Knowledge and understanding: Recall, select and use their knowledge of mathematical facts, concepts and techniques in a variety of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
Problem solving: Recall, select and use their knowledge of mathematical skills, results and models in both abstract and real-world contexts to solve problems.
Communication and interpretation: Transform common realistic contexts into mathematics; comment on the context; sketch or draw mathematical diagrams, graphs or constructions both on paper and using technology; record methods, solutions and conclusions using standardized notation; use appropriate notation and terminology.
Technology: Use technology accurately, appropriately and efficiently both to explore new ideas and to solve problems.
Reasoning: Construct mathematical arguments through use of precise statements, logical deduction and inference and by the manipulation of mathematical expressions.
Inquiry approaches: Investigate unfamiliar situations, both abstract and from the real world, involving organizing and analyzing information, making conjectures, drawing conclusions, and testing their validity.
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