Shell Guide to the Curriculum 2024 2025

CORE SUBJECTS

Maths

Algebra is the language of mathematics. It helps unlock the nuances of high level problem solving and is something that you use in everyday life. From visits to the shops, weighing luggage at the airport or deciding how much food to put on the plate, your ability to deal with something ‘unknown’ is crucial. As soon as you arrive at St Edward’s you will start working on the IGCSE Mathematics syllabus. During the first half of the Autumn Term, we will work to solidify the basics and ensure that misconceptions are discussed and minimised. You will probably have studied lots of the

fundamentals at your previous school and we will both consolidate and extend your knowledge of things like expanding brackets, collecting terms, factorising and solving linear equations. These areas are essential to your success not just in the algebraic topics (which account for 50% of the marks in the exams) but across all facets of the Mathematics syllabus. Extension materials are used throughout the course, with UKMT and nRich providing excellent sources of challenging problems to test and strengthen your mathematical reasoning.

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GUIDE TO THE SHELL CURRICULUM 2024-2025