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IFY Further Mathematics

Scheme of Work (8 Weeks)

Teacher: Liao Shuguang
Course: IFY Further Mathematics
Duration: 8 Weeks
Lessons per week: 3
Total lessons: 24

Module 1

Complex Numbers and De Moivre’s Theorem

Week
Lesson
Topic
Key Learning Objectives
Activities
Homework
Week 1
L1
Complex Numbers (Polar & Exponential Form)
Convert between Cartesian, polar and exponential forms
Argand diagram exploration (GeoGebra)
Practice problems
Week 1
L2
De Moivre’s Theorem
Use De Moivre’s theorem to compute powers of complex numbers
Derivation + exam-style examples
Problem set
Week 1
L3
Trigonometric Identities from De Moivre
Expand complex expressions to derive trig identities
Symbolic derivation activity
Identity exercises

Module 2

Roots of Unity

Week
Lesson
Topic
Key Learning Objectives
Activities
Homework
Week 2
L4
Roots of Unity
Find nth roots of unity
Argand diagram visualisation
Practice questions
Week 2
L5
Solving Complex Equations
Solve equations of form zn=ωz^n = \omegazn=ω
Worked examples
Problem set
Week 2
L6
Geometry of Roots
Interpret roots geometrically
Polygon patterns exploration
Extension problems

Module 3

t-Formula (Trigonometric Substitution)

Week
Lesson
Topic
Key Learning Objectives
Activities
Homework
Week 3
L7
Deriving t-Formula
Derive substitution t=tan⁡(θ/2)t = \tan(\theta/2)t=tan(θ/2)
Guided derivation
Exercises
Week 3
L8
t-Formula Identities
Transform trig identities using substitution
Algebraic manipulation
Practice questions
Week 3
L9
Solving Trig Equations
Solve equations using t-substitution
Exam-style problem solving
Assignment

Module 4

Advanced Coordinate Geometry

Week
Lesson
Topic
Key Learning Objectives
Activities
Homework
Week 4
L10
Parabola
Focus-directrix definition
Graph visualisation
Practice
Week 4
L11
Rectangular Hyperbola
Properties and equations
Graphing investigation
Exercises
Week 4
L12
Tangents and Normals
Tangent & normal equations
Calculus application
Problem set

Module 5

Advanced Integration

Week
Lesson
Topic
Key Learning Objectives
Activities
Homework
Week 5
L13
Improper Integrals
Evaluate integrals with infinite limits
Limit concept discussion
Practice
Week 5
L14
Reduction Formula
Derive reduction formulae
Proof activity
Exercises
Week 5
L15
Reduction Applications
Apply reduction formulae
Problem solving session
Assignment

Module 6

Inverse Functions and Hyperbolic Functions

Week
Lesson
Topic
Key Learning Objectives
Activities
Homework
Week 6
L16
Inverse Trigonometric Derivatives
Differentiate inverse trig functions
Graph interpretation
Exercises
Week 6
L17
Hyperbolic Functions
Understand sinh, cosh, tanh
Graphing activity
Practice
Week 6
L18
Integrals with Inverse Functions
Integrate inverse/hyperbolic functions
Exam practice
Assignment

Module 7

Applications of Integration

Week
Lesson
Topic
Key Learning Objectives
Activities
Homework
Week 7
L19
Arc Length
Calculate curve length using integration
Geometric interpretation
Exercises
Week 7
L20
Surface Area of Revolution
Surface area generated by rotation
Visual modelling
Problem set
Week 7
L21
Leibniz & L’Hôpital
Product differentiation and limits
Worked examples
Practice

Module 8

Differential Equations

Week
Lesson
Topic
Key Learning Objectives
Activities
Homework
Week 8
L22
First-order ODE
Integrating factor method
Guided problem solving
Exercises
Week 8
L23
Second-order ODE
Solve homogeneous equations
Characteristic equation
Practice
Week 8
L24
Non-homogeneous & Coupled ODE
Advanced differential equation models
Application discussion
Final assignment

Assessment Plan

Assessment Type
Week
Description
Formative assessment
Weekly
Short quizzes and in-class questions
Homework assignments
Weekly
Problem sets
Mid-module test
Week 4
Coordinate geometry and complex numbers
Final assessment
Week 8
Comprehensive test

Teaching Resources

  • GeoGebra / Desmos
  • Exam past papers
  • Graphing calculators
  • Interactive whiteboard
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