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Scheme of work – Cambridge IGCSE® Mathematics (US) 0444
Overview (Core and Extended)
This scheme of work provides ideas about how to construct and deliver a course. The 2012 and 2013 syllabus for 0444 has been broken down into teaching units
with suggested teaching activities and learning resources to use in the classroom.
Recommended prior knowledge
It is recommended that candidates have followed the curriculum framework for Cambridge Secondary 1 Mathematics
www.cie.org.uk/qualifications/academic/lowersec/cambridgesecondary1/resources or have followed similar courses which cover these learning objectives.
Outline
There are two levels of achievement in Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics, via two separate routes: Core and Extended. In this scheme of work we have differentiated
between what is covered in the Core Curriculum and what is covered in the Extended Curriculum. There are two separate schemes of work laid out in the following
units:
Core Curriculum scheme of work:
Units: Core 1–10
Extended Curriculum scheme of work: Units: Extended 1–10
All the material in the Core Curriculum is covered within the Extended scheme of work. The order of topic coverage is similar in the two schemes, so that it should be
possible to deliver both in parallel if required (for example where a single class contains Core and Extended students).
The units within the Core and Extended Curriculum schemes of work are:
Unit 1: Number
Unit 2: Algebra
Unit 3: Functions
Unit 4: Geometry
Unit 5: Transformations and vectors
Unit 6: Geometrical measurement
Unit 7: Co-ordinate geometry
Unit 8: Trigonometry
Unit 9: Probability
Unit 10: Statistics
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Core units should be read before the related Extended units, and units should be read sequentially as written, i.e. unit 1 to 10. The main focus of these units is on
preparing students for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics Core or Extended. The mathematics is a universal component of many mathematics courses although there
are some variations in names and symbols. However, some of the activities have a generic application which will also be of use to teachers when preparing students
for cross-curricular activities that require mathematics e.g. algebra and functions and science courses.
Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
In each unit the relevant standards are indicated in bold blue lettering (CCSS), in the syllabus ref column. This allows teachers to identify how standards are met in
particular activities.
Teacher support
Syllabus 0444 is a new syllabus and specimen papers are available for teachers on the Cambridge Teacher Support website at http://teachers.cie.org.uk. Past
papers and other support material for syllabus 0580 are referred to in this scheme of work and may be another useful resource. Syllabus 0580 examination papers
have a different structure from the 0444 syllabus but the content of the questions is similar.
The up-to-date resource list for the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (syllabus 0580) can be found on the University of Cambridge International Examinations website
www.cie.org.uk. In addition, the password-protected Cambridge Teacher Support website at http://teachers.cie.org.uk provides access to specimen papers, past
question papers, mark schemes and other support materials for the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics, syllabus 0580. We offer online and face-to-face training;
details of forthcoming training opportunities are posted on the website.
Resources
Websites:
The particular pages in the learning resource column for the units have been explored, but not other aspects of these sites so only the particular resources are
recommended. There may be other useful materials on these sites but they have not been checked.
Core and Extended units:
http://teachfind.com/national-strategies/mathematics
www.counton.org/resources/ks3framework/
http://mathmojo.com/interestinglessons/
www.vex.net/~trebla/numbertheory/eratosthenes.html
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths/
http://yourschoolmaster.com/mathematics/mentalproblems/mental_oral_starter1.pdf
http://nrich.maths.org/public/
www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/maths
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/maths/
www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/learning/bitesize/standard/maths_i/
www.speeddistancetime.info/
www.thinkingblocks.com/ThinkingBlocks_Ratios/TB_Ratio_Main.html
http://people.umass.edu/~clement/pdf/Intuitive%20Misconceptions%20in%20Algebra.pdf
www.springerlink.com/content/557502366l86518p/
www.algebralab.org/lessons/
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www.mmlsoft.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9&Itemid=10
www.purplemath.com/
www.royalmail.com/
www.excellencegateway.org.uk/
www.mathleague.com/help/geometry/geometry.htm
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK53Wn4Jdpc
www.gcsemathstutor.com/
www.mathsnet.net/
http://projects.exeter.ac.uk/csm-survey/files/CSM10_Intro_to_trigonometry.pdf
www.mathplayground.com/
www.mathsisfun.com/
http://rds.censusatschool.org.uk/
www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mepres/allgcse/bkb8.pdf
Extended units only:
www.algebra-class.com/
http://mash.dept.shef.ac.uk/RearrangingFormulae.html
www.wdeptford.k12.nj.us/high_school/Fish/Honors%20Alg%20worksheets/Direct%20and%20Inverse%20Variation%20Worksheet.pdf
www.gcseguide.co.uk
www.kutasoftware.com/FreeWorksheets/
www.timdevereux.co.uk/maths/geompages/index.html
www.maths4scotland.co.uk
www.mathwarehouse.com/classroom/worksheets/
www.haeseandharris.com.au/samples/igcse_20.pdf
www.korthalsaltes.com/
www.ltscotland.org.uk/Images/pythagoras3d_tcm4-123382.ppt
http://rpmullen.com/standards/geometry/oncore/geounit8_3.PDF
www.mathsteaching.wordpress.com
www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons
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