IGCSE International Mathematics (0607) Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics has been developed for schools offering an international curriculum. It complements the IB curriculum. Cambridge International Mathematics reflects the way today’s learners like to learn: they will acquire a solid foundation of mathematical skills and learn how to develop strategies for solving open-ended problems. The course also allows learners to develop and sharpen their investigation and modeling skills, and introduces them to the use of graphical display calculators (GDC) - a necessary part of the IB Diploma. The aims are to enable students to: • Acquire a foundation of mathematical skills appropriate to further study and continued learning in mathematics; • Develop a foundation of mathematical skills and apply them to other subjects and to the real world; • Develop methods of problem solving; • Interpret mathematical results and understand their significance; • Develop patience and persistence in solving problems; • Develop a positive attitude towards mathematics which encourages enjoyment, fosters confidence and promotes enquiry and further learning; • Appreciate the beauty and power of mathematics; • Appreciate the difference between mathematical proof and pattern spotting; • Appreciate the interdependence of different branches of mathematics and the links with other disciplines; • Appreciate the international aspect of mathematics, its cultural and historical significance and its role in the real world; • Read mathematics and communicate the subject in a variety of ways. Mathematics can be sat at either Core or Extended level. A student who studies to Core level may achieve grades C-G whereas a student capable of studying to Extended level may achieve grades A*-E. Assessment All papers from the selected level must be taken in the same examination series at the end of the course. Core level Paper 1 (short response paper) – non-calculator (45 minutes; 40 marks) Paper 3 (detailed response paper) – GDC required (1hour 45 min; 96 marks) Paper 5 (investigation paper) - GDC required (1hour 10 minutes; 36 marks) Extended level Paper 2 (short response paper) – no calculator paper (45 minutes; 40 marks) Paper 4 (detailed response paper) – GDC required (2hours 15 min; 120 marks) Paper 6 (investigation and modelling paper) – GDC required (1hour 40 minutes; 60 marks)
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