Introduction

Checkpoint Mathematics stage 7

Welcometo Cambridge Secondary 1 mathematics
covers the Cambridge
CambridgeCheckpoint Mathematics course you need to know for
all
into three stages:7, 8 and 9. This book covers
frameworkand is divided
8 and 9. Together they will give you a firm
cover stages
are two more books in the series to
well you
may ask you to take a Progression test to find out how
At the end of the year, your teacher apply your mathematical knowledge to do
help you to learn how to
havedone. This book will
well in the test.
"Ihecurriculum is presented in six content areas:
• Number
• Algcbra • Handling data • Problem solving.
solving is included in
'Ibis book has 19 units. each related to one of the first five content areas. Problem
learned in one
all units."Ihere are no clear dividing lines between the five areas of mathematics; skills
unit are often used other units.
Eachunit starts with an introduction, with key words listed in a blue box. will prepare you for what
youwilllearn in the unit. At the end of each unit is a summary box, to remind you what you've learned.
Eachunit is divided into several topics. Each topic has an introduction explaining the topic content,
usuallywith worked examples.Helpful hints are given in blue rounded boxes. At the end of each topic
thereISan exercise. F.achunit ends with a review exercise. *Ihe questions in the exercises encourage you
to applyyour mathematicalknowledgeand develop your understanding of the subject.
Aswellas learning mathematicalskills you need to learn when and how to use them. One of the most
importantmathematical skills you must learn is how to solve problems.
you see this symbol, it means that the que%tionwill help you to develop your problem-
solving Wills.
Duringyour course, you will learn a lot of facts, information
and techniques. You will start to think like
a mathcmatician.Youwill discuss ideas and methods with
other students as well as your teacher. These
discussionsare an important part of developing your
mathematical skills and understanding.
look out for thew students. who Willbe asking
questions, making suggestions and taking part in the
activitiesthroughout the units.

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