SHS3 Additional Mathematics · Semester 1, Week 15

Spatial Reasoning

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Curriculum details

Strand
Geometric Reasoning and Measurement (Strand 2)
Sub-strand
Spatial Reasoning (2.1)
Content standard
3.2.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of Parabola and its properties. 3.2.1.LO.1 Construct a parabola of a given quadratic equation (𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 ) + 𝑏 + 𝑐) and explain its key features 3.2.1.LO.2 Sketch a parabola and use it to deduce the relation 𝑦 ) = 4𝑎 3.2.1.LO.3 Sketch a parabola given the directrix Communication: Provide learners the opportunity to engage and and focus. 3.2.1.LO.4 Deduce the equation of the tangent and normal to a parabola
Indicator
3.2.1.LI.9 - Describe the equation of lines and derivatives of functions.
Suggested placement
Semester 1, Week 15 (Week 15 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
NaCCA curriculum document, p. 493

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Think-pair-share, Talk for Learning, and Building on what others say.
Learning Experience: Learners in pairs solve simultaneous equations.
Activity 1: Learners, in pairs, recall how to solve simultaneous equations and create and pose problems in simultaneous equations for other groups to solve.
Activity 2: Learners in pairs recall how to find derivatives of functions and create and pose problems in derivates.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- SHS Curriculum, Graph boards, mathematical set, ICT tools
Assessment (3.2.1.AS.9). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall.