heritages develop the communication skills necessary for further language learning, • and for study, work and leisure in a range of contexts Language and Literature The aims of MYP language and literature are to encourage and enable students to: use • language as a vehicle for thought, creativity, reflection, learning, self-expression, analysis and social interaction develop the skills involved in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing • and presenting in a variety of contexts develop critical, creative and personal approaches to • studying and analyzing literary and non-literary texts Mathematics The aims of MYP mathematics courses are to encourage and enable students to: enjoy • mathematics, develop curiosity and begin to appreciate its elegance and power develop an • understanding of the principles and nature of mathematics communicate clearly and • confidently in a variety of contexts develop logical, critical and creative thinking develop • • confidence, perseverance and independence in mathematical thinking and problem-solving • develop powers of generalization and abstraction apply and transfer skills to a wide range of • real-life situations, other areas of knowledge and future developments appreciate how • developments in technology and mathematics have influenced each other; the moral, social and ethical implications arising from the work of mathematicians and the applications of mathematics; the international dimension in mathematics; and the contribution of mathematics to other areas of knowledge develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to pursue • further studies in mathematics develop the ability to reflect critically upon their own work and • the work of others. Science The MYP sciences group aims to encourage and enable students to: understand and • appreciate science and its implications consider science as a human endeavour with benefits • and limitations cultivate analytical, inquiring and flexible minds that pose questions, solve • problems, construct explanations and judge arguments develop skills to design and perform • investigations, evaluate evidence and reach conclusions build an awareness of the need to • effectively collaborate and communicate apply language skills and knowledge in a variety of • real-life contexts develop sensitivity towards the living and non-living environments reflect on • • learning experiences and make informed choices
heritages • develop the communication skills necessary for further language learning, and for study, work and leisure in a range of contexts Language and Literature The aims of MYP language and literature are to encourage and enable students to: • use language as a vehicle for thought, creativity, reflection, learning, self-expression, analysis and social interaction • develop the skills involved in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and presenting in a variety of contexts • develop critical, creative and personal approaches to studying and analyzing literary and non-literary texts Mathematics The aims of MYP mathematics courses are to encourage and enable students to: • enjoy mathematics, develop curiosity and begin to appreciate its elegance and power • develop an understanding of the principles and nature of mathematics • communicate clearly and confidently in a variety of contexts • develop logical, critical and creative thinking • develop confidence, perseverance and independence in mathematical thinking and problem-solving • develop powers of generalization and abstraction • apply and transfer skills to a wide range of real-life situations, other areas of knowledge and future developments • appreciate how developments in technology and mathematics have influenced each other; the moral, social and ethical implications arising from the work of mathematicians and the applications of mathematics; the international dimension in mathematics; and the contribution of mathematics to other areas of knowledge • develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to pursue further studies in mathematics • develop the ability to reflect critically upon their own work and the work of others. Science The MYP sciences group aims to encourage and enable students to: • understand and appreciate science and its implications • consider science as a human endeavour with benefits and limitations • cultivate analytical, inquiring and flexible minds that pose questions, solve problems, construct explanations and judge arguments • develop skills to design and perform investigations, evaluate evidence and reach conclusions • build an awareness of the need to effectively collaborate and communicate • apply language skills and knowledge in a variety of real-life contexts • develop sensitivity towards the living and non-living environments • reflect on learning experiences and make informed choices
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