Paul Painleve

by | Dec 5, 2012 | Secondary Maths

Painleve was a French mathematician born on 5th December 1863. His mathematical work on differential equations led him to apply them to the theory of flight and he was the first passenger on Wilbur Wright’s aeroplane in 1908. Painleve was also a contemporary of...

New IGCSE for Mathematics

by | Nov 27, 2012 | Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary Maths

In preparation for the commencement of the IB programme at ABIS we have been looking very carefully at the appropriateness of our current IGCSE syllabus. After careful consideration we have decided to change the course for our current grade 9 students, and future...

A A Krishnaswami Ayanngar

by | Nov 27, 2012 | Secondary Maths

The Indian mathematician Ayyangar was born on December 1st 1892. He was an awarded an MA in mathematics at the age of 18. During his lifetime Ayanngar famously translated many Sanskrit texts transforming them into modern language and notation. His work on the History...

Algebra at IGCSE

by | Nov 21, 2012 | Grade 10, Grade 9, Secondary Maths

Students in grades 9 and 10 are currently focussing on developing their algebra skills. Algebra manipulation and representation is a key area for any IGCSE, IB and Higher Education programme that includes Mathematics and I have been very pleased to see the high level...