Mathematics - Middle Years Programme - MYP

Introduction

MYP Mathematics aims to give students an appreciation of the usefulness, power and beauty of the subject. The language of mathematics enables people to model events and situations, and provides a key to understanding the world in which we live. A study of mathematics also provides the opportunity to study the language of the subject for its own sake.

In MYP Mathematics, students are able to study at two different levels. These are Extended Mathematics and Mathematics. Extended Mathematics is for students who have a strength in mathematics and are wish to study HL Mathematics at the Diploma level. Mathematics is for those students who need a sound knowledge of basic concepts for their further studies. This course of student will also be of benefit to those students, because of their international nature, have missed certain sections of mathematics and need to catch up in certain areas. In year 7 students all start studying Mathematics then students will be selected for Extended Mathematics by teachers based on their performance in tests.

The school enters students in two mathematical problem solving competitions. The ECIS Mathematics League is for all students. Students in Extended mathematics classes will participate in the ASMA Mathematics Contest.

Aims and Objectives

The aims of teaching and learning mathematics are to encourage and enable students to:

  • Recognize that mathematics permeates the world around us
  • Appreciate the usefulness, power and beauty of mathematics
  • Enjoy mathematics and develop patience and persistence when solving problems
  • Understand and be able to use the language, symbols and notation of mathematics
  • Develop mathematical curiosity and use inductive and deductive reasoning when solving problems
  • Become confident in using mathematics to analyse and solve problems in both school and in real-life situations
  • Develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to pursue further studies in mathematics
  • Develop abstract, logical and critical thinking and the ability to reflect critically upon their work and the work of others
  • Develop a critical appreciation of the use information and communication technology in mathematics
  • Appreciate the international dimensions of mathematics and its multicultural and historical perspectives.