Attainment Targets
1.- Identify and describe transformations of the plane using matrices
2.- Solve and factorise quadratic equations and polynomials
3.- Recognise and use spatial relationships and properties in two and three dimensions to solve problems
4.- Recognise and use properties of vectors
5.- Solve linear programming problems
6.- Calculate areas under graphs
7.- Perform calculations with real numbers using properties
8.- Estimate, approximate and work to degrees of accuracy appropriate to the context
9.- Work independently in problem solving
Units and Contents:
Matrices and transformations
revision of isometric transformations and enlargement
shear and one-way stretch: characteristics and invariants under these transformations
application to figures on a Cartesian diagram
use of the transformations and their combinations
identification and precise description of transformations using coordinates and matrices
Factorisation
solution of quadratic equations by factorisation
solution of quadratic equations by formula
expansion of products of algebraic expressions
factorisation of the following forms:
-common factor
-grouping
-difference of two squares
-perfect square
-quadratic equation
use factorisation where necessary
solve problems with quadratic equations
Trigonometry
three-figure bearings
Pythagoras’s theorem
sine, cosine and tangent ratios for acute angles
sine and cosine rules
trigonometrical formula for area of triangle
solution of trigonometrical problems in two dimensions involving angles of elevation and depression, sine and cosine rules for any triangle.
solution of simple trigonometrical problems in three dimensions including angle between a line and a plane
Vectors
addition of vectors; parallelogram rule
multiplication of a vector by a scalar
magnitude of a vector
use of the sum and difference of two vectors to express given vectors in terms of two coplanar vectors
Inequalities and linear programming
simple linear inequalities
graphical representation of inequalities
linear programming problems
graphical representation and use of inequalities in the solution of simple linear programming problems
Areas under graphs
graphs in practical situations
distance-time and speed-time graphs
acceleration and deceleration
areas under graphs
analyse graphs in practical situations
calculation of distance travelled as area under a linear speed-time graph
Past papers
revision, integration and questions from past papers (including all topics from the IGCSE syllabus 2008).
Assessment
contribution to group discussion and participation in class
compliance with deadlines and quality of work
class-work, written and oral tests, research-work and projects
attitude towards work, his/her peers and teacher
Bibliography
Y10 Mathematics workbook. Produced by St. Gregory´s Mathematics department, 2005.
Pimentel Ric; Wall Terry. IGCSE Mathematics. London, John Murray (Publishers), 1997-reprinted 1999.
Rayner D. General Mathematics: Revision and Practice. Oxford, Oxford University press, 1988- reprinted 1996.
S UBJECT: PHYSICS
CLASS: Y10
YEAR: 2008
ATTAINMENT TARGETS
Achieve an adequate level of knowledge and understanding of the curricular contents.
Use acquired knowledge to solve unfamiliar situations.
Observe and measure precisely using different kinds of complex instruments.
Collect data clearly and systematically using tables, charts and graphs.
Draw consistent conclusions with the experimental evidence, using the acquired contents.
Elaborate clear lab reports following an adequate layout.
Analyse and handle different variables in a problem.
Plan and carry out an experiment.
Participate actively in the classroom and laboratory.
Behave properly and safely in the classroom and laboratory.
Keep complete and organised folder.
Arrive punctually with all the necessary equipment.
Work individually and in groups.
Search, select and organise information from different sources.
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