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Mr J. Stupart Mr A. Stanford Mr M. Truyens Mr J. Kotze Mrs L. Maughan |
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SUBJECT OUTLINE: MATHEMATICS Mathematics enables creative and logical reasoning about problems in the physical and social world and in the context of Mathematics itself. Mathematics enables learners to:
Mathematics is an essential element in the curriculum of any learner who intends to pursue a career in the physical, mathematical, computer, life, earth, space and environmental sciences or in technology. Mathematics also has an important role in the economic, management and social sciences. The essentials of numeracy developed in the GET Band (Gr. 7 - 9) are taken further, working in more symbolic ways; space and shape becomes more formalised; methods and uses of statistics and chance are dealt with in greater depth; an understanding of financial issues is taken beyond dealing with budgets; mathematical modelling becomes more prominent. If a learner does not perceive Mathematics to be necessary for the career path or study direction chosen, the learner will be required to take Mathematical Literacy. SUBJECT OUTLINE: MATHEMATICAL LITERACY If a learner does not perceive Mathematics to be necessary for the career path or study direction chosen, the learner will be required to take Mathematical Literacy. What is Mathematical Literacy? "Mathematical Literacy will enable the learner to deal confidently with the 'maths' she will encounter in everyday life. These demands frequently relate to financial issues such as hire purchase, mortgage bonds and investments. There are, however, others such as the ability to read a map, follow timetables, estimate and calculate areas and volumes, understand house plans and sewing patterns. Situations, such as in cooking and in the use of medicine requiring the efficient use of ratio and proportion, are encountered on a daily basis. Here Mathematical Literacy is required to be a self-managing person. The workplace requires the use of fundamental numerical and spatial skills with understanding in order to efficiently meet the demands of the job. This literacy must enable the person to, for example, deal with work related formulae, read statistical charts, deal with schedules and understand instructions involving numerical concepts. Such literacy will enable the person to be a contributing worker. To be a participating citizen in a developing democracy, it is essential that the adolescent and adult have acquired a critical stance to mathematical arguments presented in the media and other platforms. The concerned citizen needs to be aware that statistics can often be used to support opposing arguments." Paul Laridon
Cami Maths All Maths learners in the school are encouraged to make use of these extra facilities and arrangements. Minute Math
The school record for Easy Addition is 72 ... can you beat that ? (Watch this space ...) S.A. MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD I would like to congratulate Ah-Young Kim (11ER) who was judged the best in the school in the 2007 UCT Mathematics Competition which was held on 24 April 2007. Ah-Young Kim has been invited to attend the Competition Prize Giving in the Baxter Concert Hall on 30 May 2007. S.A. MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD On 20 March 2007, 11 juniors and 14 seniors wrote the first round of the Olympiad at school. In order for these learners to go through to the second round, they had to obtain a minimum of 50%. Congratulations to Nihaad Jacobs, Kyung-Eun Park and Ah-young Kim who managed to qualify for the second round. UCT MATHEMATICS SERIES On 10 and 17 March 2007, Karusha Naidoo, Shannen Osborne, Minkateko Wicht, Wafeeqah Mohamed and Nontsikelelo Ncwadi attended the Mathematics Series at UCT. These learners attended lectures, watched videos and also participated in various competitions. This was a fantastic opportunity for our girls to interact with Grade 11 and 12 learners from other schools and engage with challenging Mathematical concepts. Thank you to these learners who were willing to offer up their two Saturday afternoons to represent our school. MATHEMATICS CIRCLE AT UCT On Wednesday, 21 February 2007, Yolanda Katsha, Billie-Jean Demas, Helene Davey and Wendy Batyi attended the first meeting of the Mathematics Circle at UCT. The Maths Circle meets once a week where learners have lectures and discussion classes which cover enrichment material not in the school curriculum. We wish them well for their future classes and trust that they will make us proud. |
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