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TEACHERS

KASSIANIDOU MARO (Headmistress)
B.Sc University of Manchester, UK

DEMETRIOU DEMETRIS (Head of the Mathematics Department)
B.Sc, MSc, QTS
Imperial College
University of Cambridge, UK

DEMETRIOU JASON (Computing)
B.Sc. University of North London, UK

IOANNOU ERMIONI (Mathematics)
BSc Mathematics & Statistics
University of Cyprus
MPhil Statistical Science
University of Cambridge

KOUTSOUDES MARIA (Mathematics)
B.Sc. Oxford Brookers Univeristy
PGCE Secondary Education in Mathematics, UK

LEONIDOU VARVARA (Mathematics)
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Aristotelion University, Thessaloniki, Greece
University of Warwick, UK

MAVROU IOANNA (Mathematics)
BSc in Mathematics
University of Athens
MRes in Mathematics in the Living Environment
University of York

PERDIKIS MARTINOS (Computing)
B.Eng.
Information Systems Engineering
University of Surrey, UK

PETRIDOU EVA (Mathematics)
B.Sc.
University College, UK

PHILIPPIDOU RIANA (Computing)
Microrep School of Programmers, Aachen, Germany

SPHICAS MARIA (Mathematics)
BA Educ.
University of Reading, UK

TZIONIS CONSTANTINOS (Mathematics)
BSc, MSc.
University of Manchester, UK

“Mathematics possesses not only truth, but supreme beauty—a beauty cold and austere, like that of sculpture.”
BERTRAND, Russell

Mathematics is a compulsory core subject from Grade 1 to Grade 5. The numeracy, measurement and problem solving skills developed as part of the course are an essential part of everyday life, as well as any potential career path.

Mathematics

Grades 1, 2, 3: follow a mathematics specification based on the  extended  English National Curriculum.

Grades 1:
BIDMAS; factors; sequences; negative numbers; fractions, decimals and percentages; angles; graphs; algebra (simplifying, solving equations); rounding  and estimating; areas and perimeters; more algebra (expanding brackets and factorising).

Grades 2:
indices and standard form; straight line graphs; algebra (changing the subject, inequalities, simultaneous equations); circle theorems; surface area and volume; Pythagoras’ theorem, data analysis; ratio and similarity; more algebra (double brackets, factorising simple quadratics, algebraic fractions); graphs (quadratic, cubic, reciprocal)

Grades 3:
number (using a calculator, bounds,  surds, recurring decimals); algebra(brackets, factorising, solving quadratics, sketching quadratics); probability (sample spaces, mutually exclusive events, independent events, tree diagrams, expected frequencies); angles in polygons; circle theorems; trigonometry; statistical diagrams; more algebra (simultaneous equations, algebraic fractions, quadratic     inequalities), transformations

Grades 4 & 5 :
Follow the IGCSE in Mathematics (Specification A by EDEXCEL) that offers students the opportunity to build upon skills already learnt and develop many new mathematical concepts. On successful completion, students can choose to further their study by taking GCE AS and A levels or other equivalent qualifications.
IGCSE:  advanced number; advanced algebra; differentiation; functions; sets; vectors;  advanced trigonometry

Grades 6 & 7 Mathematics Options:
Mathematics is a highly regarded A Level which complements Science based subjects and offers a broad balance to arts based students. It requires a high degree of commitment in students from the start in Grade 6 and is of particular use to those thinking of higher education based in the sciences  and engineering. Students considering applying for a competitive degree and/or considering Oxbridge/LSE entry are strongly encouraged to take A-Level Mathematics.

Recent studies have shown that those who have taken A-Level Mathematics increase their earning potential whatever their choice of degree.

A – Level Pure Mathematics (Edexcel)
This course is only accessible to strong and committed candidates.  You should have studied Higher IGCSE Mathematics and achieved a high grade A or A*. 
In Class 6:    Core 1            Core 2                   Core 3                 AS Pure Mathematics
In Class 7:    Core 4            Further Pure 1        Further Pure 2     A Level Pure Mathematics

A* in A-Level Pure Mathematics requires 90% in the three best A2 units.

A – Level Mathematics (Edexcel)
This course is accessible to most committed candidates who have studied Higher IGCSE Mathematics and achieved a high grade B or better. 
In Class 6:    Core 1            Core 2              Core 3          AS Pure Mathematics
In Class 7:    Core 4            Statistics 1         Statistics 2    A-Level Mathematics
or     Mechanics 1        Mechanics 2

A* in A-Level Mathematics requires 90% in Core 3 & Core 4 only.

AS Statistics (AQA)  

This course provides an accessible A-Level qualification in a numerate subject for post-IGCSE students who do not wish to study Pure Mathematics. It provides useful support for students studying many other subjects, such as GCE Biology and Economics. For Biology where a significant part of the course involves the use of statistics, the knowledge and skills taught by an A-Level Statistics course can be vital.  The relevance of Statistics has been recognised by Medical Schools for which it is now a preferred subject.

You can take this course irrespective of whether you do “A-Level Pure Mathematics” or  “A-Level Mathematics”. If you do take A-Level Statistics you should avoid the Statistics option in “A-Level Mathematics”.

In Class 6:    Statistics  1        Statistics  2       Statistics 3        AS Statistics
In Class 7:    Statistics 4         Statistics 5        Statistics 6        A-Level Statistics

Computing

Grades 1, 2, 3: First grade students are taught the fundamentals of computers, as well as Word Processing. In the Second grade, the course consists of theory along with Spreadsheets. Finally, in the Third grade, the students get an introduction to Computer Programming by being taught a Database Program.

Grades 4 & 5 (elective): Students are prepared for the Edexcel ICT Studies IGCSE examination. The aim of the course is to promote awareness of the use of computers in information processing and its influence on individuals and organisations. This is achieved by teaching the students the skills required to develop their own programs for solving specific problems or to use existing software packages for solving real life problems.

Grades 6 & 7 (elective): Students are expected to develop a deep understanding of computers and skills of critical analysis. Emphasis is given to the development of software and the implementation of tools and methods. The course also covers system engineering and computer architecture. The students are expected to demonstrate their knowledge of the syllabus by preparing a project which is part of the GCE Advanced level examination. A-Level Computing is taken via the AQA board.