Mathematics Department
Course Objectives
Objectives of the various courses are included in the syllabuses for secondary schools prepared by the Curriculum Development Council. Topics to be taught in different teaching groups are designed and reviewed from time to time to meet the needs of individual students.
To enable students to cope confidently with the mathematics needed in their future studies, workplace or daily life in a technological and information-rich society. This course aims at developing students’:
- ability to conceptualize, inquire, reason and communicate mathematically, and to use mathematics to formulate and solve problems in daily life as well as in mathematical contexts;
- ability to manipulate numbers, symbols and other mathematical objects;
- number sense, symbol sense, spatial sense and a sense of measurement as well as the capability in appreciating structures and patterns;
- positive attitude towards mathematics and the capability in appreciating the aesthetic nature and cultural aspect of mathematics.
Yearly Departmental Major Concerns
- To enhance teaching and learning effectiveness through sharing
- To enhance subject-based strategies to uplift students’ learning outcomes
Curriculum
Mathematics Curriculum S1 – S3
Course Objectives
To enable students to cope confidently with the mathematics needed in their future studies, workplaces or daily life in a technological and information-rich society, this course aims at developing students:
- the ability to conceptualize, inquire, reason and communicate mathematically, and to use mathematics to formulate and solve problems in daily life as well as in mathematical contexts;
- the ability to manipulate numbers, symbols and other mathematical objects;
- the number sense, symbol sense, spatial sense and a sense of measurement as well as the capability in appreciating structures and patterns;
- a positive attitude towards mathematics and the capability in appreciating the aesthetic nature and cultural aspect of mathematics.
Curriculum S1 – 3
S. 1
- Basic Computation
- Directed Numbers
- Basic Algebra
- Linear Equations in One Unknown
- Basic Geometry
- Mensuration (I)
- Percentages
- Polynomials
- Introduction to Rectangular Coordinate System
- Angles and Parallel Lines
- Congruence Triangles
- Approximate Values and Numerical Estimation
- Statistical Charts
S. 2
- Identities and Factorization
- Rates, Ratios and Proportions
- Algebraic Fractions and Formulae
- Linear Equations in Two Unknowns
- Similar Triangles
- Angles Related to Polygons
- Pythagoras’ Theorem and Irrational Numbers
- Mensuration (II)
- Errors in Measurement
- Trigonometry
- More about Statistical Charts
S. 3
- Laws of Integral Indices
- More About Percentages
- More about Factorization
- Quadrilaterals
- Coordinate Geometry
- Linear Inequalities in One Unknown
- More About Trigonometry
- Centres of Triangles
- Mensuration (III)
- Measures of Central Tendency
- Probability
Mathematics Curriculum S4 – S6 Compulsory Part
Course Objectives
The Compulsory Part serves as a foundation for all students and at the same time provides flexibility to cater for the diverse needs of individual students. Its contents are categorised into Foundation Topics and Non-foundation Topics. The Foundation Topics constitute a coherent set of essential concepts and knowledge while the Non-foundation Topics cover a wider range of content.
The topics in the Compulsory Part emphasise the relevance of mathematics to various human activities. Students are expected to engage in different activities to foster their awareness of the worldwide use of mathematical terminology, notation and strategies to solve problems. Also, to enable students to recognise and appreciate the interconnection between the different parts of mathematics they have learnt at both the junior and senior secondary levels, a “Further Applications” learning unit is incorporated into the Compulsory Part.
This course aims to:
- further develop students’ mathematical knowledge, skills and concepts;
- provide students with mathematical tools for their personal development and future career pathways;
- provide a foundation for students who may further their studies in Mathematics or related areas;
- develop in students the generic skills, and in particular, the capability to use mathematics to solve problems, reason and communicate;
- develop in students interest in and positive attitudes towards mathematics learning;
- develop students’ competence and confidence in dealing with mathematics needed in life; and
- help students to fulfil their potential in mathematics.
Curriculum S4 – 6
S. 4
- Number Systems
- Equations of Straight Lines
- Quadratic Equations in One Unknown
- Basic Knowledge of Functions
- Quadratic Functions
- More about Polynomials
- Exponential Functions
- Logarithmic Functions
- Rational Functions
- Basic Trigonometry
- Basic Properties of Circles
- More about Basic Properties of Circles
S. 5
- More about Equations
- Inequalities in One Unknown
- More about Graphs of Functions
- Variations
- Permutation and Combination
- More about Probability
- Locus
- Equations of Circles
- Applications of Trigonometry in 2-dimentional Problems
- Applications of Trigonometry in 3-dimentional Problems
- Measures of Dispersion
S. 6
- Arithmetic Sequences
- Geometric Sequences
- Linear Inequalities in Two Unknowns and Linear Programming
- Uses and Abuses of Statistics
Mathematics Curriculum S4 – S6 Extension Modules 1 and 2
Course Objectives
The Extended Part is designed for students who need more mathematical knowledge and skills for their future studies and careers, and for those whose interests and maturity have been developed to a level that enables them to benefit from further mathematical study in different areas. The Extended Part aims at extending students’ mathematics horizon beyond the Compulsory Part. Students have to handle more complicated problems in the Extended Part than in the Compulsory Part.
Module 1 (Calculus and Statistics) is intended to cater for those students who will be involved in disciplines or careers which demand a wider scope and deeper understanding of mathematics, and for those who would like to learn more mathematical applications at the senior secondary level.
It aims to:
- provide students with skills and concepts beyond the Compulsory Part;
- emphasise applications rather than mathematical rigour with a view to widening students’ perspectives on mathematics; and
- provide students with intuitive concepts of calculus and statistics, related basic skills and useful tools for their future studies and careers.
Curriculum S4 – S6
Extension Module 1: Calculus and Statistics
- Binomial Expansion
- Exponential Functions and Logarithmic Functions
- Limits and Derivatives
- Differentiation
- Application of Differentiation
- Indefinite Integration and its Applications
- Definite Integration and its Applications
- Further Probability
- Probability Distribution, Expectation and Variance
- Discrete Probability Distributions
- Continuous Random Variables and Normal Distribution
- Sampling Distribution and Parameter Estimation
Extension Module 2: Algebra and Calculus
- Mathematical Induction
- Binomial Theorem
- Trigonometry (I)
- Trigonometry (II)
- Limits and the Number e
- Differentiation
- Applications of Differentiation
- Indefinite Integration and its Applications
- Definite Integration
- Applications of Definite Integration
- Matrices and Determinants
- System of Linear Equations
- Introduction of Vectors
- Scalar Products and Vector Products
Assessment
Continuous Assessment
- Minor Assignments & Quizzes
- Chapter Reviews
- Tests
- Uniform Test
- Independent Learning / Presentation
- Examination
Yearly Functions and Activities
1 |
Enjoying Rummikub during Maths Club |
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2 |
Building Models during Maths Club |
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3 |
Learning Beyond the Classroom |
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4 |
Mathematics Leisure Activity |
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5 |
Mathematics Leisure Activity |
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6 |
S5 Learning Outside Classroom |
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7 |
S5 Learning Outside Classroom |
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8 |
Mathematics Olympiad Team |
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9 |
Mathematics Olympiad Team |
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Our Open Days |
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Our Open Days |
Department Members
Name |
Class/Subject |
Responsibilities |
Yaqub MOHAMMAD |
S4 Compulsory Part S5 Compulsory Part S6 Compulsory Part |
Head of Department |
Kenneth LO |
S4 Compulsory Part S5 Compulsory Part S6 Compulsory Part S5 Module 1 |
Senior Form Coordinator Teacher i/c of IT support |
Nicholas YUE |
S3 Maths S4 Compulsory part S6 Compulsory part S4 Module 1 |
Junior Form Coordinator Enrichment Programme Advisor |
Dora CHAN |
S1 Maths S2 Maths S4 Compulsory part |
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Wilson LEUNG |
S2 Maths S5 Compulsory part S6 Compulsory part S6 Module 2 |
Teacher i/c of Student of the Month Programme |
Ivan MAK |
S2 Maths S3 Maths S5 Compulsory part |
Teacher i/c of Enrichment Programme S5 Curriculum Coordinator |
Jessica LEUNG |
S1 Maths S3 Maths S6 Compulsory Part S5 Module 1 |
S6 Curriculum Coordinator |
Hino CHEUNG |
S1 Maths S2 Maths S3 Maths |
Enrichment Programme Advisor S1 Curriculum Coordinator S4 Remedial Class |
Kenneth LAM | S3 Maths
S5 Compulsory Part S5 Module 2 |
S3 Curriculum Coordinator |
Vincent CHU | S1 Maths
S2 Maths S4 Compulsory part |
S4 Curriculum Coordinator
Enrichment Programme Advisor |
Jack SUM | S1 Maths
S2 Maths S4 Module 2 |
MTR Teacher i/c
S2 Curriculum Coordinator S5 Remedial Class |
Ivan WONG | S1 Maths | |
Belle Leung | Remedial Maths | Remedial Support |