Mathematics

The MYP mathematics programme at TISA is designed to inspire and motivate students to learn and appreciate the power of mathematics. We explore authentic mathematics in an effort to show how useful and relevant mathematics is to student’s lives. Students in the MYP are encouraged to explore and model situations, find solutions to various problems and to apply their maths learning in all of their course work across the entire school curriculum.

MYP Mathematics Subject Brief

The aims of MYP mathematics are to encourage and enable students to:

enjoy mathematics, develop curiosity and begin to appreciate its elegance and power
develop an understanding of the principles and nature of mathematics
develop logical, critical and creative thinking
develop confidence, perseverance, and independence in mathematical thinking and problem-solving
develop powers of generalization and abstraction
apply and transfer skills to a wide range of real-life situations
appreciate the moral, social and ethical implications arising from the work of mathematicians and the applications of mathematics
appreciate the international dimension in Mathematics through an awareness of its universality and other perspectives
appreciate the contribution of mathematics to other areas of knowledge
develop the ability to reflect critically upon their own work and the work of others.

MYP mathematics provides a framework of concepts and skills organized into the following four branches of mathematics:

Numerical and abstract reasoning

Levels of challenge:

Topics and units of mathematics in TISA are organized so that students can work at two levels of challenge (M3- M5) : standard mathematics and extended mathematics.

Standard Mathematics
Extended Mathematics

Standard Mathematics

Standard Mathematics aims to give all students a sound knowledge of basic mathematical principles while allowing them to develop the skills needed to meet the objectives of MYP mathematics;

Extended Mathematics

Extended Mathematics consists of the standard mathematics framework supplemented by additional topics and skills. This level provides the foundation for students who wish to pursue further studies in mathematics: for example, mathematics higher level (HL) as part of the IB Diploma Programme. Extended mathematics provides greater breadth and depth to the standard mathematics framework.

Objectives:

In MYP mathematics, the four main objectives support the IB Learner Profile, promoting the development of students who are knowledgeable, inquirers, communicators and reflective learners.

Knowing and understanding

Knowledge and understanding are fundamental to studying mathematics and form the base from which to explore concepts and develop skills. This objective assesses the extent to which students can select and apply mathematics to solve problems in both familiar and unfamiliar situations in a variety of contexts.

In order to reach the aims of mathematics, students should be able to:

i. select appropriate mathematics when solving problems in both familiar and unfamiliar situation
ii. apply the selected mathematics successfully when solving problems
iii. solve problems correctly in a variety of contexts.

Investigating patterns

Investigating patterns allows students to experience the excitement and satisfaction of mathematical discovery. Working through investigations encourages students to become risk-takers, inquirers and critical thinkers. The ability to inquire is invaluable in the MYP and contributes to lifelong learning.

In order to reach the aims of mathematics, students should be able to:

i. select and apply mathematical problem-solving techniques to discover complex pattern
ii.describe patterns as general rules consistent with findings
iii. prove, or verify and justify, general rules.

Communicating

Mathematics provides a powerful and universal language. Students are expected to use appropriate mathematical language and different forms of representation when communicating mathematical ideas,reasoning and findings, both orally and in writing.

In order to reach the aims of mathematics, students should be able to:

i.use appropriate mathematical language (notation, symbols and terminology) in both oral and written explanations

ii.use appropriate forms of mathematical representation to present information

iii. move between different forms of mathematical representation

iv: communicate complete, coherent and concise mathematical lines of reasoning

v: organize information using a logical structure.

Applying Mathematics in real-life contexts

MYP mathematics encourages students to see mathematics as a tool for solving problems in an authentic real-life context. Students are expected to transfer theoretical mathematical knowledge into real-world situations and apply appropriate problem-solving strategies, draw valid conclusions and reflect upon their results.

In order to reach the aims of mathematics, students should be able to:

i:identify relevant elements of authentic real-life situations

ii:select appropriate mathematical strategies when solving authentic real-life situations

iii. apply the selected mathematical strategies successfully to reach a solution

iv:justify the degree of accuracy of a solution

v: justify whether a solution makes sense in the context of the authentic real-life situation.

Course overview:

M1
M2
M3
M4
M5

M1

Number Sense and Systems
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
Data Management
Introduction to Algebra and Patterns
Geometry (Perimeter and Area)

Scope and sequence M1

Key concepts

in MYP promote the development of a broad curriculum. They represent big ideas that are relevant both within and across disciplines and subjects. These key concepts provide a framework for mathematics, informing units of work and helping to organize teaching and learning.

Form

Concept is form. Form is the shape and underlying structure of an entity or piece of work, including its organization, essential nature and external appearance. Form in MYP mathematics refers to the understanding that the underlying structure and shape of an entity is distinguished by its properties. Form provides opportunities for students to appreciate the aesthetic nature of the constructs used in a discipline.

Relationships

Concept is relationships

Relationships allow students to identify and understand connections and associations between properties, objects, people and ideas—including the human community’s connections with the world in which we live. Any change in relationships brings consequences—some of which may occur on a small scale, while others may be far-reaching, affecting large systems like human societies andthe student and mathematics in the real world are important in developing deeper understanding. the planet as a whole. Relationships in MYP mathematics refers to the connections between quantities, properties or concepts and these connections may be expressed as models, rules or statements. Relationships provide opportunities for students to explore patterns in the world around them.

Assessments:

Each semester students are graded on the four assessment criteria outlined above. At the end of the course, criteria grades are combined to produce an overall MYP mathematics attainment level.

MAP, or the Measure of Academic Progress, is a computerized adaptive test which helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote a child's academic growth. Our students are taking this test twice a year.

ATL skills

All MYP units of work offer opportunities for students to develop and practise approaches to learning (ATL)!skills. ATL skills provide valuable support for students working to meet the subject group’s aims and objectives. Each mathematics unit explicitly identifies ATL skills around which teaching and learning can focus and through which students can authentically demonstrate what they are able to do.

This table suggests some of the indicators that can be important in mathematics.

Category	Skill indicator
Thinking skills	Use prioritization and order of precedence in problem-solving
Social skills	Help others to create success for themselves in group work
Communication skills	Organize and interpret data using analogue and digital tools
Self-management skills	Practice focus and concentration while solving problems
Research skills	Use a variety of technologies and media to source information

Source:

MYP Mathematics guide 2014, IBO

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