MS Program of Studies - Departments

MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS

The mathematics program at Cairo American College is based on the AERO standards used by many other international schools in the NESA region and elsewhere. These standards emphasize learning in five key learning aspects: Skills, Concepts, Processes, Metacognition, and Attitudes. The CAC Mathematics program aims to create inspired life-long learners who are mathematically literate and statistically fluent, and who can demonstrate the critical thinking essential for informed citizenship in a data-rich world. CAC Mathematics teachers celebrate the wonders of mathematics, seeking to inspire students with attention to the fascinating elements of Mathematical knowledge, instilling a positive attitude towards mathematics. CAC Math teachers and teaching promotes perseverance and intellectual risk taking, while utilizing a variety of ‘best practices’ to reach all learners. Technology and technological tools play an integral role in Mathematics teaching and learning at CAC. CAC students’ mathematical learning and CAC mathematics instruction are based on the following beliefs:
- Mathematics is accessible to all learners.
- All learners can engage in the practices and thinking dispositions of mathematicians.
- Learners construct deep mathematical understanding through exploring meaningful, complex problems both independently and in collaboration with other learners.
- Learners develop mathematical understanding through reflecting, explaining, questioning and defending strategies.
- Learners use authentic mathematical representations to organize, record, and communicate their understanding.
- Using multiple valid strategies and varied resources, learners build new understanding and mathematical knowledge by expanding on prior experience and knowledge.
- Learners should develop and demonstrate a balance of conceptual understanding, procedural proficiency and factual knowledge.