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General Foundation Program

Math Course Syllabus: FND-201

Course Title: Mathematics -1 (FND-201)

Contact Hours/Week: 3h ×12wk = 36h
Pre-requisite Courses: Secondary School Mathematics, English Level 1.

Course Description:
This course equips the students with the mathematical skills and meets the cognitive and
practical requirements of post-secondary or higher education studies in a variety of disciplines
such as Sciences, Medicine, and IT. It raises their awareness of the importance of Maths and
adapts to the student’s overall development. Students are expected to interpret and analyse
problems and generate strategies to solve these individually and in groups. This component is
compulsory for all GFP7 students. The learning outcomes are based upon Set 1:

Course Objectives:
1. Identify the correct order to carry out the different arithmetic operations
2. Able to tell the meaning of square roots and cube roots of numbers
3. Solve a quantity of a fraction into lowest terms
4. Demonstrate conversions of fractions to decimals and percentages and vice-versa
5. Demonstrate the conversions Units of Measurement, Imperial and Standard International Units
6. Round off approximation of decimal places and significant figures
7. State the different roles played by letter symbols in algebra and use the correct notation in
deriving algebraic expressions
8. Able to solve simple or linear equations containing brackets and fractions. Solve linear equations
in which the unknown appears on both sides of the equations
9. Recognise an algebraic formula from the information given
10. Distinguish various types of angles and their measurement
11. Identify an unknown side of a right-angled triangle –using Pythogaras’ theorem. Use sine, cosine
and tangent to find unknown lengths in right-angled triangles
12. Recognise an angle of elevation and depression

Learning Outcome:
On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
 Describe the set of real numbers, all its subsets and their relationships.
 Identify and use the arithmetic properties of subsets of integers, rational, irrational, and real
numbers, including closure properties for the four basic arithmetic operations where applicable.
 Round off approximation of decimal places and significant figures.
 Convert one unit of measurement to another.
 Demonstrate an understanding of the exponent laws, and apply them to simplify expressions and
manipulate fractions, ratios, decimals and percentages.
 Solve linear equations, equations involving radicals, fractional expressions and inequalities.
 Translate worded problems into mathematical expression. Use substitution to work out the value
of an expression.
 Generate formulae to change the subject of formulae.
 Measure various types of angles and their measurement.
 Use trigonometric, to find right-angled (Pythagoras), sine, cosine and tangent of an angle.
 Solve right angle triangles using angle of elevation and depression.
 Apply knowledge of basic algebra and trigonometry in real life problems.
 Demonstrate study skills ability in time management and responsibility .

7 General Foundation Programs as defined by Oman Accreditation Council.

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Oman Academic Standards for General Foundation Programs (2008) – Pages 13-14
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Please see Study Skills Appendix over.

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Recommended Texts:

1. Collins Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 2018, by Chis Pearce

2. Smith Alan (2008) IGCSE Mathematics for Edexcel, an Hachette UK Company, 338 Euston
Road, London NW1 3BH.

Study Skills Learning Outcomes Covered In Mathematics

On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Encourage students to be ‘active learners’, who will be responsible and accountable for their
learning habits.
2. Follow policies on attendance and punctuality.
3. Bring required materials (pens, pencils, folder, etc) to class.
4. Work to imposed deadlines. - Homework/Assignments.
5. Show respect for teachers and others and their rights to have differences of opinion.
6. Recall and use knowledge of the prescribed content and use a variety of study techniques
7. Create term planners and study schedules noting key dates/events.
8. Complete homework on time.
9. Continually revise one’s work.
10. Independently access and use computer labs and the internet for learning.
11. Organise a feasible study schedule that accommodates other responsibilities.

Useful websites for students

1. https://www.mathsisfun.com/
2. https://www.khanacademy.org/
3. https://www.mathplanet.com/
4. https://www.ixl.com/

Evaluation Scheme: Weighting Time Requirements/Due Dates

Continuous Assessment

CW/HW A1 A2 Total
5% 5% 5% 15%

Mid-Course Test 25 % Week 7

Final Course Exam 60 % Week 13

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Class Schedule/Teaching Plan: - Based on Collins IGCSE Mathematics Text Book.

Week
Topics Assignment
No
Factors, Multiples, Primes, Prime Factorization CH# 1,Ex1.D
HCF/LCM and Applications of HCF and LCM Pages 12-19
1 Fractions-Operations on fractions Pages 58-59, 61-62
Powers, Roots, Reciprocals
Pages 78-80
Percentages, fractions , decimals Ex.2D, 2E,Pages 30-35
Ratios Ex.7A,B Pages 102-105
2 Rounding off and Approximation, Significant figures CH # 8
Numbers in standard form Pages 122,124,125
Pages 134-137
Measurement of length, mass, capacity. Convert from one CH#10 ,Ex 10B,Page
unit to another, 144
English System
3-4 Metric System Handouts from the
Household measurements Subject Teacher
Solve problems on measurement conversion.
Assignment 1 ( 15 Marks )
Algebra - Use of symbols, Evaluating an algebraic CH # 11
expression. The language of algebra. Pages 162-163,
Subject of the formula 168-170
5
Operation on Algebraic Quantities, CH#12 Pages.
Algebraic Fractions – multiplication/ divisions /addition and 176,187,188,189
subtraction of algebraic fractions. Pages199-200
Linear Equations CH # 13
6 Translate word problems into mathematical expressions Pages 204-210
solve linear equations involving fractional expression

Mid-Term Assignment - Week7(Portion include lessons taught upto Week 6 )

Total marks = 50
Solving simultaneous equations CH # 13 Pages 224-228

7 Solving Linear Inequalities – symbols used for inequalities - Pages 232-234

rules for solving inequalities.

Graphs – Drawing a straight line graph CH # 15 Pages 258-260

8 Axes of reference - scales – co-ordinates- plotting a graph

Various Types of angles- corresponding and alternate angles CH # 23

and their measurement. Angles in a triangle and PAGES 384,385,
quadrilateral. 387 ,390,391,393,394
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*Algebra of Polynomials – identify a term – coefficient – *Hand-outs from the
constant term, and polynomial. Differences between a Subject Teacher
monomial, binomial and trinomial.
Trigonometry – the notation for a right angled triangle – CH # 26 Ex. 26.A, B
Pythagoras’ Theorem. Using the sine , cosine and tangent Pages 448-451.
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functions. Chapter 26 Ex.26 E-G.
Assignment 2 ( 15 Marks ) Pages.455-458
Choosing the right Trigonometric functions. Chapter 26 Ex. 26H
Applications of trigonometric function – angles of elevation pages 460 – 461.
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and depression. Ex. 26 I , Pages 462-
465
12 Revision
Final Assignment
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Total marks = 100 marks

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