Curriculum Map Math 12 year 2018-19

Unit Title Duration Essential Understanding Essential Questions Content/Skills Assessment Resources
Algebra and functions 1 week Students will understand that… How factorizing expressions Students will be skilled at... Quiz, Unit test Laptops,
1. Factoring expressions will enable will enable you to solve 1. Solving equations. , Exit smart
BENCHMARKS them to solve equations and draw equations and sketch graph. 2. Be able to apply the properties of questions phones,
graphs. indices and simplify expressions. worksheets,
1.1 Simplify algebraic 2. Indices is very important when 3. Will be able to simplify and while board,
fractions by division differentiating and integrating. manipulate surds. poster paper
1.2 Divide a 3. Surds are an important way of 4. Will be able to factories any
polynomial by giving exact answers to problem. expressions.
(x± p)
1.3 Factorize a
polynomial by using
factor theorem.
1.4 Find the remainder
using remainder
theorem.
Quadratic functions 1 week Students will understand that… 1. Why do we factor Students will be skilled at… Quiz, Unit test Laptops,
1. Factoring is creating an equivalent quadratic expressions? 1. Graphing a quadratic function. , Exit smart
BENCHMARKS expression by rewriting an 2. What are some common 2. Be able to solve quadratic questions phones,
expression as a product characteristics of quadratic functions Using different methods to worksheets,
2.1 Plot graph of 2. Factoring quadratic expressions functions? such as factorizing, completing the while board,
quadratic equation can help solve quadratic equations. 3. How can you graph a square or by using quadratic formula. poster paper
3. The standard form of a quadratic quadratic function using the 3. Be able to calculate the
2.2 Solve quadratic equation is properties of parabolas? discriminant of a quadratic function.
equation using ..
factorization. 4. Some quadratic equations can be
solved by factoring, taking square
2.3 rewrite the roots, or graphing.
quadratic expression by 5. The graph of a quadratic function
completing square. is a parabola

2.4 Solve quadratic

equations by
completing the square.

2.4 Solve the quadratic

equation using formula.
Equations and 1 week
Inequalities
BENCHMARKS
3.1 solve simultaneous
linear equations by
elimination.
3.2 Solve simultaneous
linear equations by
substitution.
3.3 Solve simultaneous
equations where one
equation is linear and
the other is quadratic.
Students will understand that… 1. How can Simultaneous Students will be skilled at… Quiz, Unit test Laptops,
1. Simultaneous equations are a set equations be used to solve 1. Solve Simultaneous equations by , Exit smart
of 2 or more equations that contain real-world problems? graphing questions phones,
the same variables. 2. How can you solve 2. Solve Simultaneous equations by worksheets,
2. To solve simultaneous equations Simultaneous equations by substitution while board,
by graphing, graph each function and graphing? 3. Solve Simultaneous equations by poster paper,
find the point(s) of intersection. 3. How can you solve elimination graphs paper
3. Simultaneous equations can be Simultaneous equations 4. Solve Simultaneous inequalities by
solved algebraically by using algebraically graphing
substitution or elimination.
4. Simultaneous inequalities is a set
of 2 or more inequalities that contain
the same variables.
5. Simultaneous inequalities can be
solved graphically by graphing each
inequality on the same plane and
finding the region(s) of overlap.

3.4 Solve linear

inequalities.

3.5 Solve quadratic

inequality.
Sketching curves 2 weeks Students will understand that… 1. How can curves be used to Students will be skilled at… Quiz, Unit test Laptops,
1. Graphs gives information about solve real-world problems? 1. Be able to sketch a cubic function. , Exit smart
BENCHMARKS the shape of the functions. 2. Be able the sketch the graph of the questions phones,
2. To sketch a curve, it is important reciprocal function. worksheets,
4.1 Sketch cubic to find the points where the curve 3. Be able to find the point of while board,
curves. meets the axes. intersection of the curves poster paper,
graphs paper
4.2 Sketch and interpret
graphs of cubic
functions.

4.3 Sketch reciprocal

functions

4.4 Sketch curves of

functions to show
points of intersection
and solution to
equations.
Coordinate geometry 2 weeks Students will understand that… 1. What equations do you use Students will be skilled at… Quiz, Unit test Laptops,
in the (x,y) plane 1. The vocabulary related to to write the equation of 1. Write the equation of a straight , Exit smart
coordinate Geometry straight line? line where gradient and y-intercept is questions phones,
BENCHMARKS 2. The equation of line has link with 2. What are the three forms given. worksheets,
its gradient and intercepts. in which an equation can be 2. Be able to write the equation of a while board,
5.1 Equation of a 3. The product of perpendicular written? straight line which passes through poster paper,
straight line in the form gradients are always -1. 3. How can you write the two points. graphs paper
y=mx+c equation of a line given two 3. be able prove if two lines are
points? parallel or Perpendicular
5.2 Gradient of a line 4. What is the relationship
joining two points between the slopes of parallel
lines? Perpendicular lines?
5.3 Equation of a line
that passes through a
point.

5.4 Equation of a line

passes through two
points.

5.5 Gradient of line

that is perpendicular to
the line y=mx+c
Sequences and Series 1 week Students will understand that… 1. Real life application of Students will be skilled at… Quiz, Unit test Laptops,
1. The vocabulary related to Sequence and series. 1. Finding the nth term of a , Exit smart
BENCHMARKS Sequences and series. sequence. questions phones,
2. Arithmetic series term will also 2. Can write rules for sequences. worksheets,
6.1 A series of numbers have a common difference. 3. Can evaluate the sum of a series while board,
following a set of rule 3. In order to generate an arithmetic expressed in sigma notation. poster paper,
is called a sequence. series, it is necessary to know the 1st 4. Can find the indicated terms of an graphs paper
term of the series. arithmetic sequence.
6.2 nth term of a 4. A series can be generated from 5. Can find the sums of arithmetic
sequence recurring relation. series.

6.3 Recurrence relation

6.4 An Arithmetic
sequence.

6.5 Sum of an
arithmetic series.
Differentiation 2 weeks
BENCHMARKS
7.1 Find the formula
for the gradient of a
simple function.
7.2 find the gradient
formula for a function
such as f(x)=ax2+bx+c
7.3 find the gradient
formula for a function
such as f(x)= x3+x2-
x1/2 where the power
of x is a real number.
7.4 Simplify the
polynomial so that they
are easier to
differentiate.
7.5 Repeat the process
of differentiation to
give a second order
derivative.
Integration 2 weeks
BENCHMARKS
8.1 Integrate function
of the form f(x)=axn.
8.2 Can apply the
principle of integration
separately to each term
of dy/dx
8.3 Be able to use the
integration sign.
Students will understand that… 1. Why is the derivative Students will be skilled at… Quiz, Unit test Laptops,
1. The gradient formula for y=f(x) is important? 1. Differentiate a variety of Algebraic , Exit smart
given by the equation: gradient = 2. How is the average rate of functions. questions phones,
f’(x), where f’(x) is called the change related to the 2. be able to find the second worksheets,
derived function. instantaneous rate of change? derivative. while board,
2. Differentiation: the original power 3. How is the derivative 3. be able to find the equation of poster paper,
multiplies the expression and the related to the tangent line to a tangent and normal. graphs paper
power of X is reduced by 1. curve?
3. They can use differentiation to
find the gradient of a tangent to a
curve and can find the equation of
the tangent and normal to that curve
at a specified point.
Students will understand that… 1. How are the rules for Students will be skilled at… Quiz, Unit test Laptops,
1. Integration will help find the area differentiation used to 1. Determine antiderivatives , Exit smart
and volume of most standard shape. develop the basic rules of (integrals) questions phones,
2. Derivatives and anti-derivatives integration? 2. Be able to integrate simple worksheets,
have an inverse relationship to each 2. How is the anti-derivative functions. while board,
other. related to the accumulation 3. Be able to understand the symbol poster paper,
3. The area under the curve is the function? of integral. graphs paper
geometric meaning of anti- 3. How are area under the 4. Be able to find the value of
derivatives. curve and the definite constant c.
4. The anti-derivative has both integral related?
theoretical and real life applications.
8.4 simplify an
expression into
separate terms of the
form xn before
integrate.

8.5 Can find the

constant of integration
c, when any point (x,y)
is given.
Functions and factor 2 week Students will understand that… 1. How do you identify and Students will be skilled at… Quiz, Unit test Laptops,
theorem 1. Factorizing a polynomial will help classify a polynomial 1. Identify a polynomial. , Exit smart
to sketch the graphs of polynomial function? 2. Write a polynomial in standard questions phones,
BENCHMARKS functions. 2. How are the zeros of the form. worksheets,
2. Once you have factorized a polynomial function, the 3. Write a polynomial in factored while board,
1.1 Simplify algebraic polynomial you can find its roots and factors of the polynomial, form. poster paper,
fractions by division therefore where it crosses the x axis. and the solutions to the 4. Find the zeros of a polynomial graphs paper
1.2 Divide a 3. Polynomial can be factorized using polynomial related? function.
polynomial by factor theorem too. 3. How can long division of 5. Apply factor theorem to factorized
(x± p) 4. You can find the remainder when a polynomials help graph or a polynomial.
1.3 Factorize a polynomial is divided by (ax-b) by factor polynomials? 6. Use Remainder theorem to find the
polynomial by using using the remainder theorem. 4. How do you solve remainder of polynomial.
factor theorem. polynomial equations?
1.4 Find the remainder
using remainder
theorem.
The sine and cosine 1 week Students will understand that… 1. what the Sine and Cosine Students will be skilled at… Quiz, Unit test Laptops,
rule 1. Structural engineers use the sine rules represent and how and 1. finding missing side of a triangle , Exit smart
and cosine rules to calculate the size why they work? using sine rule. questions phones,
BENCHMARKS of the trusses in bespoke pieces of 2. Finding missing side of a triangle worksheets,
engineering. using cosine rule. while board,
1.1 Use the sine 2. You can use sine rule and cosine 3. Finding missing angle of a triangle poster paper,
rule to find a missing rules to find different angles. using sine rule. graphs paper
side and angle 4. Finding missing angle of a triangle
1.2 Use the cosine using cosine rule.
rule to find the missing
side and angle.
1.3 Solve problems
using combinations of
the above and possibly
Pythagoras Theorem.
1.4 Find the area
of a triangle using
appropriate formula.
Coordinate geometry 2 weeks
in the (x,y) plane
(circles)
BENCHMARKS
4.1 find the mid-point
of a line joining two
points.
4.2 find the distance d
between two points.
4.3 write the equation
of a circle in the form
(x-a)2+(y-b)2=r2
Students will understand that… 1. How can you use circles to Students will be skilled at… Quiz, Unit test Laptops,
1. Students will understand that solve real world problems? 1. Plot points in the plane. , Exit smart
distances between two points can be 2. describe points in the plane. questions phones,
calculated if the coordinate of the 3. calculate the distance between two worksheets,
points are given. points while board,
2. The perpendicular from the center 4. Find the mid-point of a line. poster paper,
of a circle to a chord bisects the 5. Write the equation of a circle. graphs paper
chord.
3. The perpendicular bisectors meet
at the center of the circle.
4. Circle properties can be used to
write the equation of a circle.