IGCSE Lower Secondary Mathematics (Grade 6)
Instructor
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- Description
- Curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics provides the students with an opportunity to build confidence and clarity in their use of mathematical techniques in a variety of ways including abstract and real life contexts. This course provides a strong foundation for students who want to pursue higher level mathematics and also for students who will need the knowledge of mathematics in other subjects. The Aim of the course is to develop creativity and logical reasoning in analyzing and solving problems.
Our Approach to Teaching and Learning:
We follow the 5 step process depicted in the picture below.
IGCSE Lower Secondary Mathematics is covered in the following topics
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1
Numbers- Place value
- Negative numbers and calculation
- Factors and test of divisibility
- Square and square roots
- Cube and cubic roots
- Whole numbers and decimal numbers
- Rounding number to a given decimal place
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2
Algebra
- Manipulating algebra,
- Using expression and formulae
- Order of operation
- Collecting like terms
- Expanding brackets
- Equations and inequalities
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3
Shapes and measures
- Polygons, circles and symmetry
- Congruence in 2D shapes
- Circumference and area of circle
- Area and volume of compound shapes
- Large and small units
- Angles and parallel lines
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4
Fractions, decimals, percentage, ratio and proportion
- Making connection
- Calculating with decimals
- Calculating with fractions
- Ratio and proportion
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5
Sequence, functions and graphs
- Generating terms and finding rules of sequence
- functions
- Straight line graphs
- Graphs related to change of rates
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6
Position and transformation
- Translations
- Reflection, rotation and enlargement
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7
Probability
- Expressing probability
- Mutually exclusive outcomes
- Experimental probability
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8
Statistics
- Collection, recording and interpreting data
- Using descriptive statistics
- The statistical cycle
