Here - International School Manila

MATHEMATICS
IB Math HL 1
IB Math HL 2
Math Honors 1
Math Honors 2
IB Math SL 1
IB Math SL 2
Integrated Math
Integrated Math
IB Math Studies
(SL) 1
IB Math Studies
(SL) 2
Math 1
Math 2
Math 3
Math 4
Graduation Requirement:
At least two (2) credits of Mathematics
Program Overview
Our program offers three levels of mathematics within the Grade 9 and 10 years: Honors,
Integrated and Supported. Within the Grade 11 and 12 years, we offer four levels of
mathematics: the three IB levels and a supported non-IB course. These various streams are
offered to achieve an optimal match between student learning and teaching pace, as well
as to provide sufficient depth and breadth of content in preparation for a wide range of
mathematics needed for future university work. The appropriate math class is determined
for each student through the use of placement tests, previous mathematics records and
grades, teacher recommendations, career goals and the insight and advice of Guidance
Counselors.
An integrated approach to algebra, geometry, functions, probability, statistics and discrete
math is used throughout our curriculum. To make mathematical content more meaningful
to students, problem-solving applications connecting mathematics to the real world and
other disciplines are integrated within each course.
To facilitate discovery and analysis, as well as to reinforce the understanding of abstract
mathematical concepts, the use of technology (particularly graphing calculators and
computer software on graphing, spreadsheets and geometric explorations) is integrated
across the mathematics curriculum.
All High School math courses require a Texas Instruments (TI) graphing calculator. If
students already have the TI-83 PLUS, this is sufficient through Grade 12. New students to
ISM are highly recommended to buy the TI-84 PLUS, TI-84 PLUS Silver Edition or the TI-83
PLUS Silver Edition. An important consideration is cost. The school does have a stock of TI-
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