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Introduction PDF
Introduction PDF
Introduction PDF
The Cambridge Checkpoint Mathematics course covers the Cambridge Secondary 1 mathematics framework. It is
divided into three stages: 7, 8 and 9.
This is the Teacher’s Resource for stage 9, to be used in conjunction with Coursebook 9 and Practice Book 9. Similar
resources are available for stages 7 and 8. They allow students to build up their knowledge and skills as they work
towards the stage 9 Progression test and the Checkpoint examination at the end of stage 9.
The curriculum is presented in six areas: number, algebra, geometry, measure, handling data and problem solving.
This resource is divided into 19 units, each related to one of the first five content areas. Problem solving is included in
all units.
The structure of the Teacher’s Resource matches that of the Coursebook. Each unit starts by listing the teaching
objectives that will be covered in the unit. Problem-solving objectives are indicated by a special icon ( ). Next,
there is table outlining a lesson structure and listing references to available resources. Each unit then includes a brief
summary of assumed prior knowledge.
The resource then gives extensive details for each lesson. These include:
• key words that students need to know
• the main teaching points for the lesson
• common misunderstandings and misconceptions
• a summary of problem-solving objectives that are addressed, where appropriate
• one or more teaching activities to introduce and develop the ideas to be taught and which complement and
support the exercises in the Coursebook
• comments on some of the questions in the Coursebook
• suggestions for suitable homework, usually including a reference to the Practice Book.
The Teacher’s Resource also contains an end-of-year review, in the style of a Progression test, and answers to the
Coursebook and Practice Book exercises and the end-of-year review.
Problem solving
The problem-solving objectives are an important part of the course as they provide a structure for the application of
mathematical skills.
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