The textbook emphasizes the acquisition and mastery of mathematical concepts and skills, and the development of thinking, reasoning, and meta-cognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem solving. Concepts are developed in a logical and coherent manner, and mathematical ideas are connected to enrich and deepen students' understanding of mathematics.
Additional Maths 360 gives math educators outside Singapore a good idea what topics local above-average math students read in grades 9-10.
Contents
Chapter 1: Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 2: Surds and Indices
Chapter 3: Polynomials and Partial Fraction
Chapter 4: The Modulus and Power Functions
Chapter 5: The Binomial Theorem
Chapter 6: Points, Lines, and Shapes (Analytic Geometry)
Chapter 7: Logarithms
Chapter 8: Applications of Straight Line Graphs
Chapter 9: Parabolas and Circles
Chapter 10: Plane Geometry
Chapter 11: Trigonometric Functions
Chapter 12: Simple Trigonometric Identities and Equations
Chapter 13: Further Trigonometric Identities
Chapter 14: Differentiation
Chapter 15: Tangents, Normals, and Rates of Change
Chapter 16: Maxima and Minima
Chapter 17: Further Differentiation
Chapter 18: Integration
Chapter 19: Applications of Integration: Area of a Region
Chapter 20: Kinematics