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Middle School Math Learing

Content overview
All candidates study the following topics:
1 Number
2 Algebra
3 Functions
4 Coordinate geometry
5 Geometry
6 Mensuration
7 Trigonometry
8 Transformations and vectors
9 Probability
10 Statistics

Content overview
All candidates study the following topics:
1 Number
2 Algebra
3 Functions
4 Coordinate geometry
5 Geometry
6 Mensuration
7 Trigonometry
8 Transformations and vectors
9 Probability
10 Statistics

Assessment objectives
The assessment objectives (AOs) are:

Knowledge and understanding of mathematical techniques
Candidates should be able to:

  • recall and apply mathematical knowledge and techniques
  • carry out routine procedures in mathematical and everyday situations
  • understand and use mathematical notation and terminology
  • perform calculations with and without a calculator
  • organise, process, present and understand information in written form, tables, graphs and diagrams, including with a graphic display calculator
  • estimate, approximate and work to degrees of accuracy appropriate to the context and convert between equivalent numerical forms
  • understand and use measurement systems in everyday use
  • measure and draw using geometrical instruments to an appropriate degree of accuracy
  • recognise and use spatial relationships in two and three dimensions.

Analyse, interpret and communicate mathematically
Candidates should be able to:

  • analyse a problem and identify a suitable strategy to solve it, including using a combination of processes where appropriate
  • make connections between different areas of mathematics
  • recognise patterns in a variety of situations and make and justify generalisations
  • make logical inferences and draw conclusions from mathematical data or results
  • communicate methods and results in a clear and logical form
  • interpret information in different forms and change from one form of representation to another
  • use mathematical models to describe a real-life situation and draw conclusions
  • test conjectures and mathematical models for validity
  • use methods of investigation to analyse, generalise and solve problems
  • use a graphic display calculator to interpret properties of functions and to solve problems.