Higher Grade / Intermediate 2 Mathematics
Topics Taught
Higher
Unit 1
- The Straight Line
- Sets & Functions
- Graphs of Functions
- Trigonometry: Graphs & Equations
- Recurrence Relations
- Calculus: Differentiation
Unit 2
- Polynomials
- Quadratic Functions
- Integration
- 3D Trigonometry
- Addition Formulae
- The Circle
Unit 3
- Vectors
- Further Calculus
- Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
- The Wave Function
Intermediate 2
Unit 1
- Significant Figures
- Percentages
- Volume
- Linear Relationships
- Algebraic Operations
- Circle Work
Unit 2
- Trigonometry
- Simultaneous Linear Equations
- Statistics
Unit 3
- Algebraic Operations
- Quadratic Functions
- Further Trigonometry
Homework
Informal homework set after each lesson, with a formal end of chapter exercise for each topic.
Assessments (Internal and External)
3 Unit tests (Oct, Jan, April)
- Unit 1 – Level A/B Examination (Oct)
- Prelim Examination (Feb)
- Prelim 2 Examination (April)
Next Steps
Higher for students gaining a Grade A at Int. 2
Advanced Higher for students gaining a grade A at Higher