Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Yearly Plan – Additional Mathematics Form 4 (2009)


Yearly Plan – Additional Mathematics Form 4 (2009)


 


 

Week

No 

Learning Objectives

Pupils will be taught to..... 

Learning Outcomes

Pupils will be able to…

No of Periods 

Suggested Teaching & Learning activities/Learning Skills/Values 

Points to Note 

Topic/Learning Area Al : FUNction --- 3 weeks

First Term 

   


 


 

2


 

5-9/1/09


 


 

1. Understand the concept of relations.

1.1 Represent relations using

  1. arrow diagrams
    1. ordered pairs
    2. graphs
  1. Identify domain, co domain, object, image and range of a relation.

1.3 Classify a relation shown on a mapped diagram as: one to one, many to one, one to many or many to many relation.


 


 

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Use pictures, role-play and computer software to introduce the concept of relations.


 


 


Skill : Interpretation, observe connection between domain, co domain, object, image and range of a relation.


 


 


 

Discuss the idea of set and introduce set notation.

 


 


 

2.    Understand the concept of functions.


 

2.1 Recognise functions as a special relation..


 

2.2 Express functions using function notation.


 

2.3 Determine domain, object, image and range of a function.

2.4 Determine the image of a function given the object and vice versa.


 


 

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1 


 


 

  • Give examples of finding images given the object and vice versa.
  1. Given f : x ® 4x – x2. Find image of 5.
  2. Given function h : x ® 3x – 12. Find object with image = 0.


 

Use graphing calculators and computer software to explore the image of functions.

  • Represent functions using arrow diagrams, ordered pairs or graphs, e.g.


     

    "" is read as "function f maps x to 2x".

  • ""is read as "2x is the image of x under the function f".

Include examples of functions that are not mathematically based.

Examples of functions include algebraic (linear and quadratic), trigonometric and absolute value.

Define and sketch absolute value functions.


 

3


 

12-17/1/09 


 

3. Understand the concept of composite functions.


 

3.1 Determine composition of two functions.


 


 

3.2 Determine the image of composite functions given the object and vice versa


 

3.3 Determine one of the functions in a given composite function given the other related function.


 

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2


 


 


 


 


 


 

  • Use arrow diagrams or algebraic method to determine composite functions.
  • Give examples of finding images given the object and vice versa for composite functions


 

For example :

Given f : x ® 3x – 4. Find

  1. ff(2),
  2. range of value of x if ff(x) > 8.


 

  • Give examples for finding a function when the composite function is given and one other function is also given.


 

Example :

Given f : x® 2x – 1. find function g if

  1. The composite function fg is given as fg : x ® 7 – 6x
  2. composite function gf is given as

gf : x ®
5/2x.


 


 


 

Involve algebraic functions only.


 


 


 

Images of composite functions include a range of values. (Limit to linear composite functions).

Define composite functions


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

4


 

19-23/1/09 


 

4. Understand the
concept of inverse
functions.


 

4.1 Find the object by inverse mapping given its image and function.


 

4.2 Determine inverse functions using algebra.


 

4.3 Determine and state the condition for existence of an inverse function

Additional Exercises


 

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1

1 


 


 


 


 


 

Use sketches of graphs to show the relationship between a function and its inverse.


 

Examples :

Given f: x, find


 


 

  • Limit to algebraic functions.
  • Exclude inverse of composite functions.


 


 


 


 

  • Emphasise that the inverse of a function is not necessarily a function.


 

5


 

26-30/1/09

 


 

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

(CHINESE NEW YEAR)

   

Topic A2 : Quadratic Equations ---3 weeks

   


 


 

6


 

2-6/2/09


 

1. Understand the concept of quadratic equations and their roots.


 

  1. Recognise a quadratic equation and express it in general form.


 


 

1. 2 Determine whether a given value is the root of a quadratic equation by

  1. substitution;
  1. inspection.


 

1.3 Determine roots of quadratic equations by trial and improvement method.


 

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1


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Use graphing calculators or computer software such as the Geometer's Sketchpad and spreadsheet to explore the concept of quadratic equations


 


 


 


 


 

Values : Logical thinking

Skills : seeing connection, using

trial and error methods 


 

Questions for 1..2(b) are given in the form of ; a and b are numerical values.


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

7


 

9-14/2/09


 

2. Understand the concept of quadratic equations.


 

2.1 Determine the roots of a quadratic equation by

  1. factorisation;
  2. completing the square

c) using the formula.


 


 

2.2 Form a quadratic equation from given roots.


 


 


 

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1


 


 


 

2


 


 

If x = p and x = q are the roots, then the quadratic equation is , that is .

Involve the use of:

and

where α and β are roots of the quadratic equation


 

Skills : Mental process, trial and error


 

Discuss when

, hence or .

Include cases when p = q.


 

Derivation of formula for 2.1c is not required.


 


 


 

8


 

16-20/2/09


 

3. Understand and use the conditions for quadratic equations to have

a) two different roots;

b) two equal roots;

c) no roots.    a)dua punca berbeza;


 


 


 

3.1 Determine types of roots of quadratic equations from the value of .


 

3.2 Solve problems involving in quadratic equations to:

a) find an unknown value;

b) derive a relation.


 

Additional Exercises


 

2


 


 


 

2


 


 


 


 


 

2 


 

Giving quadratic equations with the following conditions :

,

and ask pupils to find out the type of roots the equation has in each case.


 

Values: Making conclusion, connection and comparison


 

Explain that "no roots" means "no real roots".

Topic A3 : Quadratics Functions---3 weeks 


 


 

 


 


 

9


 

23-27/2/09


 

1. Understand the concept of quadratic functions and their graphs.


 

1.1 Recognise quadratic functions


 

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1) Use graphing calculators or computer software such as Geometer's Sketchpad to explore the graphs of quadratic functions.

  1. f(x) = ax2 + bx + c
  2. f(x) = ax2 + bx
  3. f(x) = ax2 + c

* pedagogy : Constructivism

Skills : making comparison

& making conclusion

 
  


 

1.2 Plot quadratic function
graphs:

     a)based on given tabulated
values;

  1. b) by tabulating values
    1. based on given functions.


 


 


 

2  


 

1) Use examples of everyday situations to introduce graphs of quadratic functions.


 

  • Contextual learning


 

  


 

1.3 Recognise shapes of graphs of quadratic functions.


 


 

1  


 


 


 

Discuss the form of graph if

a > 0 and a < 0 for


 

Explain the term parabola. 


 

10


 

2-6/3/09

 

1.4 Relate the position of quadratic function graphs with types of roots for .


 

2  

Recall the type of roots if :

  1. b2 – 4ac > 0
  2. b2 – 4ac < 0
  3. b2 – 4ac = 0


 

Relate the type of roots with the position of the graphs.

 


 

2. Find the maximum and minimum values of quadratic functions.


 

2.1 Determine the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function by completing the square.


 

2  


 

Use graphing calculators or dynamic geometry software such as the Geometer's Sketchpad to explore the graphs of quadratic functions


 

Skills : mental process , interpretation

Students be reminded of the steps involved in completing square and how to deduce maximum or minimum value from the function and also the corresponding values of x.


 

11


 

9-13/3/09


 

3. Sketch graphs of quadratic functions.


 

3.1 Sketch quadratic function graphs by determining the maximum or minimum point and two other points.


 

2  


 

    Use graphing calculators or dynamic geometry software such as the Geometer's Sketchpad to reinforce the understanding of graphs of quadratic functions.

Steps to sketch quadratic graphs:

a) Determining the form"È" or
"
Ç"

b) finding maximum or minimum
point and axis of symmetry.

c) finding the intercept with x-axis
and y-axis.

d) plot all points

e) write the equation of the axis of symmetry 


 

Emphasise the marking of maximum or minimum point and two other points on the graphs drawn or by finding the axis of symmetry and the intersection with the y-axis.

Determine other points by finding the intersection with the x-axis (if it exists).

 


 

4. Understand and use
the concept of quadratic inequalities.


 

4.1 Determine the ranges of values of x that satisfies quadratic inequalities.


 


 


 


 

2 


 

Use graphing calculators or dynamic geometry software such as the Geometer's Sketchpad to explore the concept of quadratic inequalities.


 

Emphasise on sketching graphs and use of number lines when necessary.

12


 

16-20/3/09


 


 


 


 

SCHOOL HOLIDAY 

   

Topic A4: Simultaneous equations---2 weeks

  


 


 

13


 

23-27/3/09


 

1. Solve simultaneous equations in two unknowns: one linear equation and one non-linear equation.


 

1.1 Solve simultaneous equations using the substitution method.


 

4 


 

Use graphing calculators or dynamic geometry software such as the Geometer's Sketchpad to explore the concept of simultaneous equations.

Value: systematic

Skills: interpretation of mathematical problem


 

Limit non-linear equations up to second degree only.


 


 

14


 

30-3/4/09

 


 

1.2Solve simultaneous equations involving real-life situations.


 


 


 

Additional Exercises


 

2


 


 


 


 


 

2


 

Use examples in real-life situations such as area, perimeter and others.


 

Pedagogy: Contextual Learning

Values : Connection between mathematics and other subjects


 

 

Topic G1. Coordinate Geometry---5 weeks

   


 


 

15


 

6-10/4/09


 

1. Find distance between two points.


 

  1. Find the distance between two points, using formula


 

1 


 

Skill : Use of formula 

Use the Pythagoras' Theorem to find the formula for distance between two points.

 


 

2.    Understand the concept of division of line segments    


 

2.1Find the midpoint of two given points.


 

2.2Find the coordinates of a point that divides a line according to a given ratio m : n.

1


 

2 


 

Skill : Use of formula

Value : Accurate & neat work 

Limit to cases where m and n are positive.

Derivation of the formula

is not required.


 

16


 

13-17/4/09


 


 

3    Find areas of polygons.


 

3.1 Find the area of a triangle based on the area of specific geometrical shapes.


 

3.2 Find the area of a triangle by using formula.


 

3.3 Find the area of a quadrilateral using formula.


 


 

1


 


 


 


 


 

1 


 


 

Values : Systematic & neat


 

Skills : use of formula , recognise relationship and patterns


 

Limit to numerical values.

Emphasise the relationship between the sign of the value for area obtained with the order of the vertices used.


 

Derivation of the formula:

is not required.

Emphasise that when the area of polygon is zero, the given points are collinear.


 

17


 

20-24/4/09


 

4     Understand and use the concept of equation of a straight line.


 

  1. Determine the x-intercept and the y-intercept of a line.
  2. Find the gradient of a straight line that passes through two points.


 

  1. Find the gradient of a straight line using the x-intercept and y-intercept


 

4.4 Find the equation of a
straight line given:

  1. gradient and one point;
  2. two points;
  3. x-intercept and y-intercept.

4.5Find the gradient and the intercepts of a straight line given the equation.


 

4.6Change the equation of a straight line to the general form

4.7Find the point of intersection of two lines.


 


 

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2


 


 


 


 


 


 

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1 


 

Use dynamic geometry software such as the Geometer's Sketchpad to explore the concept of equation of a straight line.


 

Skills : drawing relevant diagrams, using formula, recognising relationship, compare and contrast.


 

Values : Neat & systematic

Pedagogy: contextual learning


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Finding point of intersection of two lines by solving simultaneous equations 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Answers for learning outcomes 4.4(a) and 4.4(b) must be stated in the simplest form.

Involve changing the equation into gradient and intercept form


 


 

18


 

27-30/4/09


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

19


 

4-8/5/09


 

5.    Understand and use the concept of parallel and perpendicular lines.


 

5.1 Determine whether two straight lines are parallel when the gradients of both lines are known and vice versa.


 

5.2 Find the equation of a straight line that passes through a fixed point and parallel to a given line.


 


 


 

5.3 Determine whether two straight lines are perpendicular when the gradients of both lines are known and vice versa.

5.4 Determine the equation of a straight line that passes through a fixed point and perpendicular to a given line.

5.5 Solve problems involving equations of straight lines.


 

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2 


 

Use examples of real-life situations to explore parallel and perpendicular lines.


 

Skill: Use of formula; making comparison


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Students to be exposed to SPM exam type of questions.


 


 

Values : hard work, cooperative


 

Pedagogy : Mastery learning 


 

Emphasise that for parallel lines:

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Emphasise that for perpendicular lines

.

Derivation of is not required.


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

6    Understand and use the concept of equation of locus involving distance between two points.


 

6.1 Find the equation of locus that satisfies the condition if:

a)the distance of a moving point from a fixed point is constant;

b) the ratio of the distances of a moving point from two fixed points is constant


 


 

6.2 Solve problems involving loci.


 


 


 

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2


 

Use examples of real-life situations to explore equation of locus involving distance between two points.

Use graphic calculators and dynamic geometry software such as the Geometer's Sketchpad to explore the concept of parallel and perpendicular lines.


 

Value : Patience, hard working

Pedagogy: contextual learning

Skill : drawing relevant diagrams 

 

Topic T1: Circular Measures---3 weeks

   


 


 

20


 

11-15/5/09


 

1. Understand the concept of radian.


 

1.1 Convert measurements in
radians to degrees and
vice versa.


 

1 


 

Use dynamic geometry software such as the Geometer's Sketchpad to explore the concept of circular measure.

Students measure angle subtended at the centre by an arc length equal the length of radius. Repeat with different radius.

Skill : contextual learning

Value : Accurate, making conclusion.


 

Discuss the definition of one radian.

"rad" is the abbreviation of radian.

Include measurements in radians expressed in terms of π.


 

p rad = 1800


 

 


 

2. Understand and use the concept of length of arc of a circle to solve problems.        bulatan


 

2.1 Determine:

  1. length of arc;
    1. radius; and
    1. angle subtended at the centre of a circle

based on given information.


 

2 


 

Use examples of real-life situations to explore circular measure.

Derivation of S = j θ by use of ratio or by deduction using definition of radian.

Skill : Making conclusion or deduction, application of formula


 


 

Major and minor arc lengths discussed


 

Emphasize that the angle must be in radian.

Students can also use formula

S= when the angle given is in degree


 

21


 

18-22/5/09


 


 

 
  1. Find perimeter of segments of circles.

Solve problems involving lengths of arcs.


 

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1 

  


 

22


 

25-29/5/09


 


 

3. Understand and use the concept of area of sector of a circle to solve problems


 

3.1 Determine the:

a) area of sector;

b)radius; and

c)angle subtended at the centre of a circle

based on given information.


 

3.2 Find the area of segments of circles.


 

  1. 3.3 Solve problems involving areas of sectors.


 


 

2


 


 


 


 


 


 

2


 


 

2 


 

Deriving the formula L= ½ j2 θ

Using ratio

Skill : drawing relevant diagrams , recognising relationship & making conclusion

Value : Systematic & logical


 


 

Emphasize that the angle must be in radian.

Area of major sektor need to be discussed

Students can also use formula

L= if the angle given is in degree.


 


 


 


 

23&24


 

1-12/6/09 

 


 

SCHOOL HOLIDAY


 

   

Topic A5 : Indices and Logarithms---4 weeks

Second Term 

  


 

25


 

15-19/6/09


 


 

1. Understand and use the concept of indices and laws of indices to solve problems.


 

1.1 Find the value of numbers given in the form of:

  1. integer indices.
  2. fractional indices.


 

  1. Use laws of indices to find the value of numbers in index form that are multiplied, divided or raised to a power.


 


 


 

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Use examples of real-life situations to introduce the concept of indices.


 

Use computer software such as the spreadsheet to enhance the understanding of indices.


 

Pedagogy : Constructivism

Skill : making inference, use of laws

Value : systematic, logical thinking


 

Discuss zero index and negative indices.

  


 

1.3 Use laws of indices to simplify algebraic expressions


 

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2. Understand and use the concept of logarithms and laws of logarithms to solve problems.


 

2.1 Express equation in index form to logarithm form and vice versa.


 

2.2 Find logarithm of a number


 

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Use scientific calculators to enhance the understanding of the concept of logarithm.

Explain definition of logarithm.

N = ax; loga
N = x with a > 0, a ≠ 1.


 

Value : systematic, abide by the laws


 

Pedagogy:Mastery learning


 

Emphasise that:

loga 1 = 0; loga
a = 1.


 

Emphasise that:

a) logarithm of negative numbers is undefined;

b) logarithm of zero is undefined.

Discuss cases where the given number is in:

a) index form

b) numerical form.


 


 

26


 

22-27/6/09


 

 


 

2.3 Find logarithm of numbers by using laws of logarithms

2.4 Simplify logarithmic expressions to the simplest form.


 

2


 


 


 

1 


 

Activities : Demonstration

Value : systematic and organised


 

Skill : recognising pattern and relationship, application of laws


 

Discuss laws of logarithms


 

3 Understand and use the change of base of logarithms to solve problems.


 

3.1 Find the logarithm of a number by changing the base of the logarithm to a suitable base.


 

1


 

Aktivities : Demonstration

Pedagogy: Mastery learning

, problem solving 


 

Discuss:

 

27


 

29-3/7/09 


 

     

3.2 Solve problems involving the change of base and laws of logarithms.


 

2 

Aktivities : Demonstration

Pedagogy: Mastery learning

, problem solving.

 
 

4. Solve equations involving indices and logarithms

4.1 Solve equations involving indices.

2 

Aktivities : Demonstration

Pedagogy: Mastery learning

, problem solving. 


 


 

Equations that involve indices and logarithms are limited to equations with single solution only.

Solve equations involving indices by:

a) comparison of indices and bases;

b) using logarithms.


 


 

28


 

6-10/7/09


 

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4.2 Solve equations involving logarithms.


 

Additional/reinforcement Exercises on this topic


 

2


 


 

2 


 

Values : Systematic & logical thinking


 

Topic S1: Statistics ---4 Weeks


 

  


 


 

29


 

13-17/7/09


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

30


 

20-24/7/09 


 

1 Understand and use the concept of measures of central tendency to solve problems.


 

1.1 Calculate the mean of ungrouped data.

1.2 Determine the mode of ungrouped data.

1.3 Determine the median of ungrouped data

1.4Determine the modal class of grouped data from frequency distribution tables.

1.5 Find the mode from histograms.

1.6 Calculate the mean of grouped data

1.7 Calculate the median of grouped data from cumulative frequency distribution tables.


 

1.8 Estimate the median of
grouped data from an ogive


 

1.9 Determine the effects on
mode, median and mean for
a set of data when:

  1. each data is changed uniformly;

    ii) extreme values exist;

iii) certain data is added or
removed


 

1.10 Determine the most suitable
measure of central tendency
for given data.


 


 

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Use scientific calculators, graphing calculators and spreadsheets to explore measures of central tendency.


 

Students collect data from real-life situations to investigate measures of central tendency.

Eg. 1) Length of leaves in school compound

2). Marks for Add maths in the class.


 

Values : Cooperative; honest , logical thinking

Skill : classification, making conclusion


 

Pedagogy :

1. Contextual learning

2. Constructivism

3. Multiple intelligence


 

Skills : Classification; observing relationship, course and effect, able to analise and make conclusion


 


 

Discuss grouped data and ungrouped data.


 


 


 


 

Involve uniform class intervals only.


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Derivation of the median formula is not required.


 


 


 

Ogive is also known as cumulative frequency curve.


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Involve grouped and ungrouped data


 


 

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27-31/7/09 


 


 

2. Understand and use the concept of measures of dispersion to solve problems.


 

2.1 Find the range of ungrouped data.


 

2.2 Find the interquartile
range of ungrouped data.


 

  1. Find the range of grouped data


 

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Activities :

1. Teacher gives real life examples where values of mean, mode adn medium are more or less the same and not sufficient to determine the consistency of the data and that lead to the need of finding measures of dispersion

 
  


 

  1. Find the interquartile range of grouped data from the cumulative frequency table


 


 


 

2.5 Determine the
interquartile range of
grouped data from an
ogive.


 

2.6Determine the variance of

a)ungrouped data;

b)grouped data.

2.7 Determine the standard
deviation of:

  1. ungrouped data

    grouped data.


 


 

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Values :

1. Honest

2. cooperative


 


 


 

Pedagogy : Contextual learning


 


 


 


 


 


 

Determine the upper and lower quartiles by using the first principle.


 

32


 

3-7/8/09 

 


 

2.8 Determine the effects on range, interquartile range, variance and standard deviation for a set of data when:

  1. each data is changed uniformly;

b) extreme values exist;

c) certain data is added or removed.

2.9 Compare measures of central tendency and dispersion between two sets of data.


 


 


 

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2 


 

Skills :

1. Compare and contrast

2. Classification

3. Problem Solving

4. Sorting data from small to big


 

Pedagogy : Contextual learning


 

Values : Logical thinking


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Emphasise that comparison between two sets of data using only measures of central tendency is not sufficient.

Topic AST1: SOLUTION OF TRIANGLES---2 weeks

  


 


 

33


 

10-14/8/09 


 

1. Understand and use the concept of sine rule to solve problems.


 

1.1Verify sine rule.


 

1.2Use sine rule to find
unknown sides or angles of a
triangle.


 

1.3Find the unknown sides and
angles of a triangle involving
ambiguous case

1.4Solve problems involving the
sine rule.


 

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1


 


 


 


 

1


 


 

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Use dynamic geometry software such as the Geometer's Sketchpad to explore the sine rule.


 

Use examples of real-life situations to explore the sine rule.


 


 

Skill : Interpretation of problem

Value : Accuracy


 


 


 

Include obtuse-angled triangles


 


 


 

34


 

17-21/8/09 


 

2. Understand and use the concept of cosine rule to solve problems.


 

2.1 Verify cosine rule.

2.2 Use cosine rule to find
unknown sides or angles
of a triangle.

2.3 Solve problems
involving cosine rule.

2.4Solve problems
involving sine and
cosine rules


 

1


 


 

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2  


 

Use dynamic geometry software such as the Geometer's Sketchpad to explore the cosine rule.


 

Use examples of real-life situations to explore the cosine rule.


 

Acticities : Demonstration

Skill : Interpretation of datas given

Value : Accuracy.


 

Include obtuse-angled triangles


 

35


 

24-28/8/09

 


 

SCHOOL HOLIDAY 

 


 


 


 

 


 

36


 

1-4/9/09


 


 

3. Understand and use the formula for areas of triangles to solve problems.


 

3.1 Find the areas of triangles using the formula or its equivalent


 


 

3.2.Solve problems
involving three-
dimensional objects.


 


 

Additional Exercises

1


 

2

1 


 

Use dynamic geometry software such as the Geometer's Sketchpad to explore the concept of areas of triangles.


 

Use dynamic geometry software such as the Geometer's Sketchpad to explore the concept of areas of triangles.

Skills : Recognising Relationship

Analising data


 

Use examples of real-life situations to explore area of triangles.


 

Value : Systematic 

 

Topic ASS1: INDEX NUMBER---1 week


 

  


 


 

37


 

7-11/9/09


 

1. Understand and use the concept of index number to solve problems


 

  1. Calculate index number.
  2. Calculate price index.


 

Find Q0 or Q
1 given relevant information.

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Use examples of real-life situations to explore index numbers.

Skill : Analise, problem solving

Value : Systematic


 


 


 


 

Q0 = Quantity at base time.
Q1 = Quantity at specific time.


 


 

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14-18/9/09


 

2. Understand and use the concept of composite index to solve problems



 

2.1 Calculate composite index.

2.2 Find index number or
weightage given relevant
information.

2.3 Solve problems involving index number and composite index.

Additional Exercises or

past year questions


 

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Use examples of real-life situations to explore composite index. Eg Composite index of share.


 

Skill : Analise, problem solving

Value : Systematic


 


 


 

Explain weightage and composite index.

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21-25/9/09

 


 

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

(HARI RAYA AIDIL ADHA)

   

Topic K1 : Differentiation---5 Weeks


 

  


 


 

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28-2/10/09


 

1. Understand and use the concept of gradients of curve and differentiation.


 

1.1Determine the value of a function when its variable approaches a certain value.

1.2Find the gradient of a chord joining two points on a curve.


 

1.3Find the first derivative of a function , as the gradient of tangent to its graph.


 

  1. Find the first derivative of polynomials using the first principles.
  2. Deduce the formula for first derivative of the function by induction.


 


 

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Use graphing calculators or dynamic geometry software such as Geometer's Sketchpad to explore the concept of differentiation.


 

Skills : Logical Thinking, relationship, application of rules, making inference, making deduction


 

Pedagogy : Constructivism


 

Activities : Explanation & demonstration


 


 

Idea of limit to a function can be illustrated using graphs.

The concept of first derivative of a function is explained as a tangent to a curve can be illustrated using graphs.

Limit to ;

a, n are constants, n = 1, 2, 3.


 

Notation of is equivalent to when ,

read as "f prime x".


 


 


 


 

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5-16/10/09


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

2. Understand and use the concept of first derivative of polynomial functions to solve problems.

2.1 Determine the first derivative of the function using formula.

2.2 Determine value of the first derivative of the function for a given value of x.


 

2.3Determine first derivative of
a function involving:

  1. addition, or
  2. subtraction
    of algebraic terms.

2.4Determine the first derivative of a product of two polynomials.

2.5 Determine the first derivative of a quotient of two polynomials.


 

2.6Determine the first derivative of composite function using chain rule.


 

2.7Determine the gradient of tangent at a point on a curve.

2.8Determine the equation of tangent at a point on a curve.


 

2.9 Determine the equation of normal at a point on a curve


 


 

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Pedagogy : Constructivism

Skills : Logical Thinking, relationship, application of rules, making inference, making deduction

Value : Logical thinking


 


 


 


 

Activities : Explanation and demonstration by teacher


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Limit cases in Learning Outcomes 2.7 through 2.9 to rules introduced in 2.4 through 2.6.


 


 

 


 


 

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19-23/10/09 


 

3. Understand and use the concept of maximum and minimum values to solve problems.


 


 


 


 

3.1 Determine coordinates of turning points of a curve.

3.2 Determine whether a turning point is a maximum or a minimum point.


 

3.3 Solve problems involving maximum or minimum values.


 


 


 

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Use graphing calculators or dynamic geometry software to explore the concept of maximum and minimum values

Pedagogy : Constructivism


 


 

Skills : Interpretation of problem

; Application of approprate method/formula


 

Emphasise the use of first derivative to determine the turning points.

Limit problems to two variables only.

Exclude points of inflexion.


 

Limit problems to two variables only

 


 

4. Understand and use the concept of rates of change to solve problems.


 

4.1 Determine rates of change for related quantities.


 

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Use graphing calculators with computer base ranger to explore the concept of rates of change.

Skills : Interpretation of problem

; Application of approprate method/formula


 

Limit problems to 3 variables only.


 


 

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26-30/10/09


 

5. Understand and use the concept of small changes and approximations to solve problems.


 

5.1 Determine small changes in quantities

5.2 Determine approximate values using differentiation.


 

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Skills : Interpretation of problem

; Application of approprate method/formula 


 

Exclude cases involving percentage change.


 


 


 


 

6. Understand and use the concept of second derivative to solve problems.

6.1 Determine the second derivative of .

6.2 Determine whether a turning point is maximum or minimum point of a curve using the second derivative


 

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Mathematical logic


 

Value : systematic problem solving


 


 

Introduce as or


 


 


 

PROJECT WORK


 

3 WEEKS

OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS


 

 
 


 

Carry out project work  


 

In carrying out the project work

1.1Define the problem/situation to be studied.

  1. State relevant conjectures
  2. Use problem solving strategies to solve problems
    1. Interpret and discuss results.
    2. Draw conclusions and/or
      make generalisations based
      on critical evaluation of
      results.
    3. Present systematic and comprehensive written reports.


 

Use scientific calculators, graphing calculators or computer software to carry out project work.


 

Students are allowed to carry out project work in groups but written reports must be done individually.


 

Students should be given opportunity to give oral presentation of their project work.


 

Emphasise the use of Polya's four-step problem solving process.


 

Use at least two problem solving strategies.


 

Emphasise reasoning and effective mathematical communication.

    

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