HKDSE MATHEMATICS Extended Part Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus)

LEVEL DESCRIPTORS

Candidates at this level typically:

Level 5  demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the concepts

underpinning algebra and calculus in the curriculum by applying them successfully
at a sophisticated level to a wide range of unfamiliar situations
 communicate and express views and arguments precisely and logically using
mathematical language, notations, tables, diagrams and graphs
 provide complex mathematical proofs in a logical, rigorous and concise manner
 integrate knowledge and skills from different areas of the curriculum in handling
complex tasks using a variety of strategies

Level 4  demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the concepts underpinning

algebra and calculus in the curriculum by applying them successfully to unfamiliar
situations
 communicate and express views and arguments accurately using mathematical
language, notations, tables, diagrams and graphs
 provide mathematical proofs in a logical manner
 integrate knowledge and skills from different areas of the curriculum in handling a
range of tasks

Level 3  demonstrate adequate knowledge and understanding of the concepts underpinning

algebra and calculus in the curriculum by applying them successfully to familiar and
some unfamiliar situations
 communicate and express views and arguments appropriately using mathematical
language, notations, tables, diagrams and graphs
 employ appropriate strategies to provide mathematical proofs
 integrate knowledge and skills from different areas of the curriculum in handling
mathematical tasks in explicit situations

Level 2  demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the concepts underpinning

algebra and calculus in the curriculum by employing simple algorithms, formulas or
procedures in performing routine tasks
 communicate and express relevant views using mathematical language, notations,
tables, diagrams and graphs
 employ routine techniques to arrive at some preliminary results in providing
mathematical proofs
 use differentiation and integration in handling straightforward and clearly defined
problems
 perform matrices and vectors operations in simple situations and solve systems of
linear equations

Level 1  demonstrate elementary knowledge and understanding of the concepts underpinning

algebra and calculus in the curriculum by performing straightforward procedures
according to direct instructions
 communicate and express simple ideas using mathematical language, notations,
tables, diagrams and graphs
 find derivatives and integrals of simple functions
 perform straightforward matrix and vector manipulations