Presented By: Ms. Rabolele (Acting HOD)

Presented By: Ms. Rabolele (Acting HOD)

MATHEMATICS VS MATHEMATHICAL LITERACY

MATHEMATICS: Maths is a human activity and it is part of our lives, it is all around us and everywhere we go. It is a subject which involves abstract problem solving and reasoning, therefore it requires dedicated and determined students who are willing to go an extra mile in order to achieve distinctions.

MATHS: Maths is a subject that builds upon previous knowledge ~ It requires the basic skills learned in the lower grades to solve abstract problems. Learners should strive for an A level of understanding in all their classes. Maths is for academically gifted students. Learners should not be pressurised by their families into taking maths if they don t feel confident about it. Learners should be committed to working hard on a daily basis and be prepared to persevere and not give up easily.

MATHEMATICS TOPICS: (GR 10) PAPER 1= 2 H0URS = 100 MARKS Algebra And Equations Number Patterns, Sequences & Series

Functions & Graphs Finance & Probability

MATHEMATICS: (GR 10) PAPER 2= 2 H0URS = 100 MARKS Statistics Trigonometry

GEOMETRY Euclidean Analytical

Measurement REMEMBER!! Work gets more difficult as learners progress through the grades, so marks sometimes decline. Working harder and getting some tutoring is the answer.

Mathematics Career Maths & Science Required: Engineering & The Built Environment Health sciences Chemical, Molecular and Cellular Sciences Information Technology Mathematical, Physical & Statistical Sciences Maths Required: Bachelor of Commerce Accounting Economics e.t.c.

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY We acknowledge and appreciate that not all learners have the ability to think in a mathematically abstract manner. For this reason, we are grateful that a subject like Mathematical Literacy is available to enable the learners to use the mathematical skills and concepts that they have learned.

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY Aims at developing the mathematical skills of our children in everyday situation. i.e. general life skills such as reading a bank statement, or setting up a budget are taught in Mathematical Literacy.

Some of the real-life scenarios that are dealt with in Mathematical Literacy are: *Financial issues such as hire purchase, bonds and investments. *The ability to read a map and follow timetables. *To estimate and calculate area and volume. *To understand house plans and floor plans. *Acknowledging that activities such as cooking and the use of medicine require the efficient use of ratio and proportion. MAPWORK EXAMPLE

IS MATHEMATICAL LITERACY EASY? The answer to that question would be NO! It is easier than Pure Mathematics, but it is still not an easy subject. We do cover some very basic skills but we also delve into complicated scenarios, which certainly test the learners mathematical abilities. INCOME TAX EXAMPLE

Who should take Mathematical Literacy? If you are struggling with Mathematics at Grade 9 level, then you should consider taking Mathematical Literacy. If your career path does not need Pure Mathematics, then you should alleviate the stress and free up time (which can be spent on other subjects) by taking Mathematical Literacy. If you battle with abstract numerical thinking, then being exposed to contextual mathematics will benefit your confidence enormously.

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY TOPICS: (GR 10) Paper 1(Basics) + Paper 2(Abstract) = 2 Hours, 100 Marks Each BASIC SKILLS TOPICS: Numbers & Calculations with numbers Patterns, Relationships & Representations APPLICATION SKILLS TOPICS: Financial maths MEASUREMENT- Area & Perimeter, Surface Area & Volume Mapwork Data Handling/ Statistics Probability

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY NSC-Degree = 80% + MATHS LITERACY Physiotherapy (bsc) (wits) Pharmacy (bpharm) (wits) Health sc (bhealth sc)(wits) Bnurs, bsc (OT), Dip oral hygiene (wits) NSC-Degree= 70-79% MATHS LITERACY Tourism (BCom) Business Information Technology (NDip) (UJ) Information Management (BA) (UJ) Law (LLB) (UFS) Management (BCom) Extended degree (UJ)

NSC-Degree = 60-69% MATHS LITERACY National Diplomas and Degrees (Universities) Accounting (NDip) (UJ) Banking (NDip) (UJ) Credit Management (NDip) (UJ) Financial Information Systems (NDip) (UJ) Hospitality Management (NDip) (UJ) Human Resource Management (NDip) (BA) (UJ) Industrial Design Three D Design (NDip) (UJ) Law LLB (UCT) (UFS) Logistics (NDip) (UJ) Management (NDip) (UJ) Management (NDip) (UJ) Marketing Management (NDip) (UJ) Nursing (BSocSc) (UFS) BCur (UJ) Occupational Therapy (B) (UFS) (BSc) (UCT) Operations Management (NDip) (UJ) Physiotherapy (BSc) (UCT) Radiography Diagnostic (NDip) (UJ) Retail Business Management (NDip) (UJ) Speech Pathology and Audiology (BSc) (UCT) Tourism Management (NDip) (UJ) Transportation Management (NDip) (UJ)

Intervention Program for the students who are not coping with Maths or Maths Literacy We offer Compulsory Academic Support Program Maths Teachers' ASP Days are: Mr. Sika-Pooko : Wednesdays from 14:00 to 15:00 Mr. Arthur : Wednesdays from 14:00 to 15:00 Ms. Rabolele : Tuesdays & Thursdays from 14:30 to 15:30 Mr. Menya : By Appointment Ms. Tipedze : Wednesdays Grade 9 from 14:00 to 15:00 Ms. Khoza & Mr. S.P. Naidu : By Appointment (Classes are available according to teacher s availability)