MATHEMATICS, MATHEMATICAL LITERACY, PAPER 3 and A.P. MATHS.

The ‘new’ curriculum requires all pupils to study Mathematics in every grade.

• In Gr. 8 – 9 a pass (40%) has to be achieved in Mathematics to pass the year.
• At DLSHCC we minimise the use of calculators for these grades because pupils tend to  rely on them rather than learning important principles.  There are certain basics (e.g. fractions) that if pupils do not learn the techniques arithmetically, they have difficulties with algebra.
• In Gr. 10 – 12 there are two options: Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy.  Pupils achieving a bona fide (not condoned!) pass in the Gr. 9 examination are advised to do Mathematics. The remainder are advised to do Mathematical Literacy.
• Both Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy are university accredited subjects. Certain courses however require Mathematics as a prerequisite.

The final examinations in Gr. 12 are based on two year courses as indicated below:

• Mathematical Literacy is an arithmetic course with the emphasis on real life problem solving such as finance, map reading and data handling.  The more intricate sections such as calculus and advanced trigonometry are not part of the syllabus.
• The final examination for Gr. 12 Mathematics will consist of two papers, covering all work done in Gr.11 and in Gr. 12: 
  • Paper 1:  Algebra: patterns & sequences, finance, functions & graphs, algebra &  equations, calculus, linear programming.
  • Paper 2:  Trigonometry, coordinate geometry, transformations, data handling.

In Gr. 10, 11 and 12 the Mathematics classes are streamed according to the previous semester’s marks.

• Mathematics Paper 3 is an optional paper consisting of probability, data handling and geometry. It is not a pre-requisite for any course at tertiary level.
• The policy at DLSHCC regarding Paper 3 is as follow:

• In Gr. 10  all pupils do Paper 3 in as part of the Maths course.
• In Gr. 11 the top class is accelerated to accommodate Paper 3 during normal Maths lessons. 
• In Gr. 12 only learners that passed Gr. 11 Paper 3 continue the course. 
• The subject will either be taught before school or if enough pupils qualify, the top accelerated class will cover this work during normal school hours.
• In Gr. 11 & 12 we encourage only high achieving pupils to take this subject.  The other learners should rather concentrate on achieving a good pass for the compulsory Papers 1 & 2.
• A.P. Maths (Advanced Programme Maths) can be taken as an extra subject.  It assists gifted students with any mathematical or financial course at tertiary level. 

• In Gr. 10 the top class will be accelerated and the AP syllabus will be taught as part of the Maths lessons.
• In Gr. 11 Mr. Neervoort and Mrs. Posthumus Meyjes will be teaching the subject on a Tuesday evening 17:00 – 19:00.
• In Gr. 12 the subject is taught by Ms Dickens on a Tuesday 18:00 – 20:00.

• Maths Olympiad:  In Gr. 8 and 9 the Maths Olympiad is compulsory.  Gr. 10 – 12 learners write it on a voluntary basis. 
•  Many learners think that one cannot study for Maths.  We suggest that learners buy Past Paper Booklets and work through examinations and exercises in preparation for tests and exams.
• The Gr. 10 – 12 learners will receive a Tutorial  every 2^nd Friday to revise work done.  This should assist them to revise.

 To assist learners to plan their year and revise for tests & exams, the following is a rough work plan for Gr. 10 – 12 for 2010. Please note that minor changes could occur:

  GRADE12:  2011 WORK PLAN - MATHEMATICS

GRADE11:  2011 WORK PLAN - MATHEMATICS

GRADE10:  2011 WORK PLAN - MATHEMATICS