MYP Yr 1 | Mathematics | Course Overview

The five branches of mathematical study - number, algebra, geometry, statistics and probability and discrete mathematics - form the basis of what is to be studied in this course. Students will be expected to master basic concepts as well as develop skills such as problem solving, pattern recognition and generalizations, communication and reflection to help them apply classroom learning to the real life situations.

Current Unit
Unit Title: Algebra
AOI Focus: Health & Social Education
Unit Question: There’s a pattern in there somewhere, isn’t there?
Indicative Time: 8 weeks
Assessment Criterion: B: Investigating Patterns, D: Reflection in Mathematics
Indication of summative assessment: Unit Test
Date of entry: 20th April 2010

MYP Yr 1 | Science | Course Overview

Current Unit
Unit Title: Water awareness
AOI Focus: Environment
Unit Question: Do you know what your “water footprint” is? Will water be the oil of tomorrow?
Indicative Time:  10 weeks
Assessment Criterion: A:  One World, D: Scientific Inquiry, E: Processing Data
Indication of summative assessment: Portfolio, Investigations into saturated solutions and separation techniques
Date of entry: April 2010

Science- "How to make a microphone"