INTRODUCTION

In line with the new structure of 21st Century Education System (SPN21), the Ministry of
Education of Brunei Darussalam, in cooperation with the University of Cambridge International
Examinations (CIE), will be introducing a new secondary mathematics curriculum in 2010, that is,
the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Mathematics Syllabus Code
0580 (without coursework).

The curriculum for IGCSE Mathematics consists of both the core and extended syllabus.
The Scheme of work for both core and extended curriculum were developed by the Scheme of
Work Committee comprising of 12 secondary Mathematics teachers nationwide. The schemes of
works (SOW) are outlined in accordance to those obtained from CIE, and these SOWs only serve
as a guideline for teachers who are going to teach IGCSE Mathematics for the years 2010 – 2012,
and by no means are they being set. This means that teachers can adjust the time frame
appropriate for their students’ pace and they can also make adjustment in the sequence of the
topics to suit them best. A recommendation for the division of topics can be found on page 5.

This Scheme of work is prepared for students who will follow the General Programme
Extended Curriculum (3 years) for 2010 – 2012, and aimed at Year 8 students who performed
averagely in Mathematics. Students who follow this Scheme of Work will sit for their exam in
November 2012.

This Scheme of Work focus on enhancing their previous knowledge as well as introducing
new topics such as Locus, Vectors, Probability, Congruency, Similarity, Symmetrical and Angle
Properties in a circle, Non – isometric Transformations, Scatter Graphs, Meaning of positive,
negative and zero correlation, etc. Therefore, this Scheme of work will enable them to have better
understanding of the Mathematics concepts.

The suggested activities will make teachers’ teaching and students’ learning more related to
real life situation. These activities will also provide enough practice for students to apply their
understanding of mathematics concepts as well as helping them to develop Mathematical skills
which will be very useful in everyday life. The suggested websites enable teachers to get extra
exposure besides the use of textbooks and reference books (see page 7).

Students will be sitting for two written papers: Paper 2 and Paper 4. Paper 2 consists of
short - answer questions whereas Paper 4 consists of structured questions. Paper 2 contributes
35% of the total marks and Paper 4 contributes the remaining 65%. Students are eligible for the
award of grades A* to E.

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SYLLABUS AIMS for ICGSE MATHEMATICS (0580)

The aims of the extended curriculum are to enable the students to:

1. develop their mathematical knowledge and oral, written and practical skills in a way
which encourages confidence and provides satisfaction and enjoyment;

2. read mathematics, and write and talk about the subject in a variety of ways;

3. develop a feel for number, carry out calculations and understand the significance of
the results obtained;

4. apply mathematics in everyday situations and develop an understanding of the part

which mathematics plays in the world around them;

5. solve problems, present the solutions clearly, check and interpret the results;

6. develop an understanding of mathematical principles;

7. recognize when and how a situation may be represented mathematically, identify and
interpret relevant factors and, where necessary, select an appropriate mathematical
method to solve the problem;

8. use mathematics as a means of communication with emphasis on the use of clear

expression;

9. develop an ability to apply mathematics in other subjects, particularly science and

technology;

10. develop the abilities to reason logically, to classify, to generalise and to prove;

11. appreciate patterns and relationships in mathematics;

12. produce and appreciate imaginative and creative work arising from mathematical
ideas;

13. develop their mathematical abilities by considering problems and conducting individual
and co-operative enquiry and experiment, including extended pieces of work of a
practical and investigative kind;

14. appreciate the interdependence of different branches of mathematics;

15. acquire a foundation appropriate to their further study of mathematics and of other
disciplines.

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ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES for ICGSE MATHEMATICS (0580)

The syllabus has two assessment objectives:

1) Mathematical techniques
Students should be able to:
• organise, interpret and present information accurately in written, tabular,
graphical and diagrammatic forms;
• perform calculations by suitable methods;
• use an electronic calculator and also perform some straightforward
calculations without a calculator;
• understand systems of measurement in everyday use and make use of them
in the solution of problems;
• estimate, approximate and work to degrees of accuracy appropriate to the
context and convert between equivalent numerical forms;
• use mathematical and other instruments to measure and to draw to an
acceptable degree of accuracy;
• interpret, transform and make appropriate use of mathematical statements
expressed in words or symbols;
• recognise and use spatial relationships in two and three dimensions,
particularly in solving problems;
• recall, apply and interpret mathematical knowledge in the context of everyday
situations.

2) Applying mathematical techniques to solve problems

Students should be able to:
• make logical deductions from given mathematical data;
• recognise patterns and structures in a variety of situations, and form generalisations;
• respond to a problem relating to a relatively unstructured situation by translating it
into an appropriately structured form;
• analyse a problem, select a suitable strategy and apply an appropriate technique to
obtain its solution;
• apply combinations of mathematical skills and techniques in problem solving;
• set out mathematical work, including the solution of problems, in a logical and clear
form using appropriate symbols and terminology.

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ICGSE EXTENDED MATHEMATICS (0580) EXAMINATION & WEIGHTINGS

The grades available for extended curriculum are: A*, A, B, C, D and E

The compositions of the papers are as follows:

Paper No. Paper 2 Paper 4
Duration of 1½ hours 2½ hours
exam
No. of About 20 to 22 questions About 9 to 10 questions
questions
Type of Short-answer questions Structured questions
questions
Candidates should answer each question in the provided working
space on question paper.
Total Marks 70 marks 130 marks
Total Weighting: 35% Weighting: 65%
Weighting

The relationship between the assessment objectives and the scheme of assessment is as follows:
Paper 2 (marks) Paper 4 (marks)
Mathematical techniques 28–35 52–65
Applying mathematical techniques to solve problems 35–42 65–78

Extended Assessment
Mathematical techniques 40% – 50%
Applying mathematical techniques to solve problems 50% – 60%

The relationship between the main topic areas of Mathematics and the assessment is tabulated
below. The questions are set with reference to Assessment Objectives and are set across a range
of grades.

The topics for the structured papers are set first. Balance is maintained across the four areas of
Number, Algebra, Shape and Space and Statistics and Probability.

Number Algebra Space & Shape Statistics & Probability

Papers 2 & 4 15–20% 35-40% 30–35% 10–15%

Grading for Extended Curriculum of the IGCSE Mathematics

For grading purposes on examinations, however, a numerical scale is used, based on the student’s
raw mark in the examination.

This can vary slightly from session to session but the table gives a general picture of where the
grade boundaries are set.

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Although there can be variations from session to session, these figures can be taken as a rough
guide.

GRADES A* A B C D E
EXTENDED 85 70 – 75 60 45 35 25

An Example of a Rough Division of Topics for IGCSE Mathematics

Terms 1 and 2 of Year 9:

Number Algebra Shape and Space Handling Data

No. system, Powers roots, Substitution, Geometrical terms, Collect, Classify &
Reciprocals, Indices, Simplifying Constructions, Represent data,
Directed numbers, Fractions, expressions, Maps & Scale Bar chart, Histogram,
Decimals, Standard Form, Expand, Drawing, Pie chart, Central
Percentages, Reverse % Factorise Pythagoras Theorem tendency, Range

Terms 3 and 4 of Year 9:

Number Algebra Shape and Space Handling Data

Sets, Rounding, Patterns & sequence, Congruency, Similarity, Basic probability,
Estimating, Rearrange formulae, Symmetry, Relative
Limits of Solve equations, Basic trigonometry, frequency
accuracy Algebraic Indices. Angle properties (polygons)

Terms 1 and 2 of Year 10:

Number Algebra Shape and Space Handling Data

Ratios, Direct & Algebraic fractions, Sine & cosine rules Histograms with
Inverse Proportion, Simultaneous Area of triangle unequal intervals,
Simple & equations, Circle properties, Frequency density,
Compound Interest Quadratic equations Arc length, sector area, Estimate Median
segments

Terms 3 and 4 of Year 10:

Number Algebra Shape and Space Handling Data

Practical Functions, Linear 3-D trigonometry, Length, Percentiles, Quartiles
graphs graphs, Direct and area, volume (nets of Interquartile range,
inverse proportion solids), Locus of points Probability, Tree diagrams

Terms 1 and 2 of Year 11:

Number Algebra Shape and Space Handling Data

Linear programming, Matrices, Vectors, Mean for grouped data,

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 Quadratic cubic graphs, Transformations, Identify modal class
Gradients and tangents Matrix transformations

Note that terms 3 and 4 of Year 11 is non-existent as the time should be devoted to
revision and sitting of the exams.
List of textbooks recommended for IGCSE Mathematics (0580)

1. Core Mathematics for IGCSE

David Rayner
2. Extended Mathematics for IGCSE
David Rayner
3. Mathematics: IGCSE (Cambridge International Examination)
Karen Morrison
4. Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics
Paul Metcalf
5. Core Mathematics for IGCSE
Pimentel, R & Wall, T
6. IGCSE Mathematics
Pimentel, R & Wall, T
7. Longman Mathematics for IGCSE: Book 1 & 2
D turner, I Potts, W Waite, and V Horny
8. Mathematics Revision Guide: IGCSE (Cambridge International Examinations)
Martin Law
9. REVISE IGCSE MATHEMATICS: Complete Study and Revision Guide
Patmore, Seager
10. IGCSE Revision Guide for Mathematics
Brian Seager

CIE – endorsed Textbooks:

CIE – endorsed Revision Guides:

Pimentel and Wall Rayner Morrison Metcalf

Brian Seager Martin Law Patmore6 and Seager

(editor)
List of some useful websites for Mathematics teachers

www.cie.org.uk
http://teachers.cie.org.uk
http://www.learncie.org.uk
http://www.cambridgestudents.org.uk
www.mymaths.co.uk
http://www.emaths.co.uk/
http://www.waldomaths.com/
http://www.supermathsworld.com/
www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk
http://lgfl.skoool.co.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths
www.censusatschool.ntu.ac.uk
www.puzzles.com
http://nlvm.use.edu/en/nav/library.html
www.teachernet.gov.uk
www.mathsrevision.net
www.scottkim.com
www.puzzlemaker.com
www.risps.net
www.mathsnet.net
www.nrich.maths.org
www.colinseducation.com
www.topmarks.co.uk
www.algebasics.com
www.mathsisfun.com
http://gwrdir.demon.co.uk/jo/solid/index.htm
www.teachers.tv
www.s-cool.co.uk
www.skool.co.uk
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/keystage3/respub/afl_ws
http://www.gcse.com
http://www.mathsonline.co.nz
http://www.revisioncentral.co.uk/gcse/maths

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http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mathline/concepts/moremathconcepts.shtm
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jontreby/Personal/mathsLinks.htm#Investigations
http://www.ex.ac.uk/cimt/welcome.html
http://www.ex.ac.uk/cimt/mep/index.htm
http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/vlibrary.html
RESOURCES:

www.cie.org.uk
CIE main site
CIE Teachers Support website
CIE Learn website
CIE Cambridge Students website
BBC-GCSE bitesize-Maths
Maths Enhancement Program
IGCSE Maths Training Workshop
IGCSE Maths 2011 Syllabus

GCSE MATHEMATICS SCHEME OF WORK COMMITTEE (2009)

No. Name School

1. Ang Him To SM Menglait, Gadong

2. Hjh Marinah Hj Tengah Maktab SOAS

3. Hjh Suraizawati Hj Samat SMJA

4. Rianiza Ivanty Hj Momin STPRI

5. Siti Fatinah Zuhairah Hj Ismail SM Sayyidina Abu Bakar

6. Mohd Shardy Narudin SMPDSM, Menteri

7. Sia Ai Kim SM Sayyidina Hassan

8. Rina Ajak SM Menglait, Gadong

9. Maswardy Masle SM Muda Hashim

10. Md Josseryn Hj Mohsin SM RIPAS

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11. Azraie Hj Akop SM Tanjong Maya

12. Abd Nafri Hj Hussin SM Sultan Sharif Ali