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Aims
The
aims for MYP mathematics are to enable students to:
- develop
a positive attitude toward the continued learning
of mathematics
- appreciate
the usefulness, power and beauty of mathematics,
and recognize its relationship with other
disciplines and with everyday life
- appreciate
the international dimensions of mathematics and
its varied cultural and historical perspectives
- gain
knowledge and develop understanding of
mathematical concepts
- develop
mathematical skills and apply them
- develop
the ability to communicate mathematics with
appropriate symbols and language
- develop
the ability to reflect upon and evaluate the
significance of their work and the work of others
- develop
patience and persistence when solving problems
- develop
and apply information and communication
technology skills in the study of mathematics.
Objectives
A.
Knowledge and Understanding
At
the end of the course students should:
- know
and understand concepts, and demonstrate skills,
from the five branches of mathematics (number,
algebra, statistics and probability, geometry and
trigonometry, and discrete mathematics)
- be
able to understand and use a variety of
mathematical forms and should have the ability to
move confidently between them.
B.
Application and Reasoning
At
the end of the course students should be able to:
- select
and use appropriate mathematical knowledge when
investigating problems
- select
and apply appropriate mathematical skills and
techniques when investigating problems
- recognize
patterns and structures and describe them as
relationships or general rules when investigating
problems
- draw
conclusions consistent with findings
- justify
mathematical relationships when investigating
problems.
C.
Communication
At
the end of the course, students should be able to
communicate mathematical facts, ideas, methods, results
and conclusions using:
- appropriate
language and symbols
- a
variety of media and technologies.
D.
Reflection and Evaluation
At
the end of the course students should be able to:
- reflect
on their methods and processes
- consider
possible alternative approaches
- evaluate
the significance and reliability of their
findings and the findings of others.
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