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ADDITIONAL
MATHEMATICS
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL
SECONDARY 2 STREAMING BRIEFING
15 AUG 2017
MS KOH SWEE KUN (HOD/MATH)
Do you aspire to specialise
in Mathematics, Science or
Engineering disciplines in
Polytechnics or Universities
that demand a good
foundation in Mathematics?
Do you love and enjoy
solving Math problems?
Is Additional Mathematics
suitable for me?
Are you very good in Math and
have a strong foundation in
Algebra? Sec 2 Algebra is an
assumed knowledge in A Math.
Having a strong foundation in
Algebra is very important as it is the
basic skill required in A Math!
Do you have a keen interest in
Logical Thinking and Arguments?
You will need to be able to explain
your answers in A Math as required in
the syllabus and exams.
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Requirement for Admission to

Will offering Additional Junior College: A Level Mathematics
Mathematics increase my
chances to get into  Additional Mathematics can be considered as one of the L1R5
subjects for admission to Junior Colleges (JC).
JC or Poly?  Additional Mathematics is an assumed knowledge
for A-Level H2 Mathematics, however different JCs have different
criteria in offering H2 Mathematics.
 Students without Additional Mathematics usually offers H1
Mathematics in JC

Most JCs require students to have Additional Mathematics

at O levels to offer A Level H2 Mathematics
 A-Level H2 Mathematics is a pre-requisite knowledge for A-Level
H2 Further Mathematics and H3 Mathematics.

Requirement for Admission to Requirement for Admission to

Polytechnics Millenia Institute: H2 Math
 3 Year A-Level Course
 Additional Math is NOT compulsory for all Polytechnic Courses
 Offers H1 and H2 Mathematics
 Can be included as one of two Relevant Subjects for ELR2B2
 Check website in Millenia Institute for requirement to offer
(Need only one Mathematics Subject – can be either H2 Math.
Elementary Mathematics or Additional Mathematics)

Being with the end in mind

How is
Additional Mathematics
different from Mathematics?

JAE+2017

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Course Aims
Mathematics
 Acquire Math concepts and skills
for continuous learning in Math
and to support learning in other
subjects
 Develop thinking, reasoning,
communication, application and
metacognitive skills through a
mathematical approach to
problem-solving
 Connect ideas within Math and
between Math and other subjects
through applications of Math
 Build confidence and foster
interest in Math
What are being taught in
Additional Mathematics
 Acquire Math concepts and skills
Additional Mathematics?
for higher studies in Math and to
support learning in the other
subjects, in particular, the
Sciences;
 Develop thinking, reasoning and
metacognitive skills through a
mathematical approach to
problem-solving
 Connect ideas within Math and
between Math and the Sciences
through applications of Math
 Appreciate the abstract nature
and power of Mathematics.

Syllabus Organisation Topics covered under each strand

• A strong foundation and proficiency in algebra is the key to further Geometry &
learning in Math Algebra Calculus
Trigonometry
• Topics such as Indices and Surds, Binomial Expansions and Partial Fractions
lay the foundation for the learning of more advanced Mathematics where • Equations & • Trigonometric • Differentiation &
algebraic manipulation skills are essential. Inequalities functions, Integration
• Indices & Surds identities and
• Polynomials & equations
Partial Fractions • Coordinate
• Binomial Geometry in two
Expansions dimensions
• Power, • Proofs in Plane
Exponential, Geometry
Logarithmic, and
Modulus
MP1: Reasoning, Communication and Connection Functions
MP2: Application and Modelling
MP3: Thinking Skills and Heuristics

Learning & Assessment Emphasis How are the questions in

Add Math different from
Mathematical Ability to analyse mathematical situations and
Reasoning
construct logical arguments
Developed through application of mathematics in
Math or past years
different contexts
Ability to use mathematical language to express
Add Math exams?
Communication
mathematical arguments precisely, concisely and
logically

Connections Ability to see and make meaningful linkages

among mathematical ideas, between
mathematics and other subjects, and between
mathematics and the real world

 Questions in examinations requiring students to “Prove”, “Determine

with explanations”, “Explain”, “Justify” and “Deduce”.
 Contextual questions (real world or scientific contexts) that assess
aspects of the Mathematical Modelling process.

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Example of Algebra Questions in Lower Example of Algebra Questions in Lower

Sec Math, Sec 3 Math vs Additional Math Sec Math, Sec 3 Math vs Additional Math
 In Secondary 3 Math…

 In Secondary 2…

Example of Algebra Questions in Lower Example of Trigonometry in

Sec Math, Sec 3 Math vs Additional Math Sec 3 Math vs Add Math
 In Secondary 3 Add Math…  In Secondary 3 Math…

Example of Trigonometry in Example of Trigonometry in

Sec 3 Math vs Add Math Sec 3 Math vs Add Math
 In Secondary 3 Add Math…  In Secondary 3 Add Math…

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Example of a Proof in Plane Geometry

Example of Trigonometry in
question where Add Math students are
Sec 3 Math vs Add Math required to write out proofs
 In Secondary 3 Add Math…

Example of an Add Math Calculus question Examples of Add Math Calculus questions
that requires Algebraic Manipulation to solve that require students to “Deduce”, “Explain”

Example of a Contextual Question in

Specimen Paper for Add Math What should I do to be
well-prepared for the rigour
of Additional Mathematics?

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Must be Willing to Is Attentive in class

Work Hard and do and Takes Initiative
a lot of practice to clarify doubts
questions and seek help from
Math teacher

Requires Minimal Has High Level of

Supervision to Work Perseverance and
Hard in Math and to Determination.
Complete All the Must not give up and
Assignments given by must keep trying to solve
Math teacher the Math problems

Normal Academic students being

offered O Level Mathematics
Secondary 3
Sec 3 NA
Normal Academic students offering Students
N(A) Level Additional Mathematics
Additional Math & N Level Math
& O Level (Express) (No Additional
Math Math)
O Level Mathematics

Take BOTH Did well for Take N Level

N- and O- Offered O
Sec 3 NA Math in
Level Math Level
Math and Sec 4 NA
in Math in
meet
Sec 4 NA Sec 4 NA
criteria