Cambridge Lower Secondary

Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics

Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics explores five content areas:

• Number

• Geometry

• Measure

• Handling data

• Problem solving.

How is the programme taught?

The curriculum focuses on principles, patterns, systems, functions and relationships so that learners can apply their mathematical knowledge and develop a holistic understanding of the subject. The course supports progression to a range of mathematics syllabuses at Cambridge Upper Secondary.

Cambridge lower Secondary Science

Children are naturally curious and science supports the development of a child’s curiosity, helping them to investigate problems, learn more about the world around them and understand and use scientific explanations for a wide range of phenomena.

What will students learn?

Cambridge Lower Secondary Science covers four content areas:

• Scientific enquiry

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics.

Scientific enquiry is about considering ideas, evaluating evidence, planning investigative work and recording and analysing data. The Scientific enquiry objectives underpin Biology, Chemistry and Physics, which are focused on developing confidence and interest in scientific knowledge, including environmental awareness and history of science.

Students develop research, collaboration and creative skills that will help with many aspects of their future learning and development. The course supports progression to a wide range of science subjects at Cambridge Upper Secondary.

How is the programme taught?

In every stage, learners develop their understanding of foundational concepts in biology, chemistry and physics, which they will build on throughout the Cambridge Pathway.

Importantly, science is an experimental subject and learners have many opportunities to develop their skills in scientific enquiry. Not only does this help them to experience and understand different areas of science, but it also helps them to appreciate that scientific understanding changes over time.