Mathematics (Foundation)

Aims of the syllabus The syllabus is intended to encourage the students to: 1. Gradually build up mathematical skills and boost students' confidence, in a way which will enable them to experience joy and satisfaction while doing maths. 2. Help students develop their mathematical skills, enrich them, and apply them in the context of everyday situations that require thorough mathematical analysis. 3. Develop students' understanding of essential mathematical principle and certify their appreciation of mathematics as a logical and coherent discipline. 4. Enable students devise and use reliable mathematical models of real world problems. 5. Provide students with appropriate mathematical skills to tackle business- and economics-related problems.

Curriculum content Functions and trigonometry Circular measure and coordinate geometry Differentiation and integration Differential equations and complex numbers Probability and statistics

Assessment at a glance Continuous Assessment Paper Weighing 20% 40% Paper 1 1 hour 15 minutes / 50 marks Written paper. About 8 questions. Paper 2 1 hour 15 minutes / 50 marks Written paper, About 8 questions. Paper 3 2 hours / 90 marks Written paper. About 12 questions Continuous Assessment

Assessment objectives * AO1: Understand relevant mathematical concepts, terminology and notation AO2: Recall accurately and use successfully appropriate manipulative techniques AO3: Recognise the appropriate mathematical procedure or model for a given situation AO4: Apply combinations of mathematical skills and techniques in solving problems