HKDSE MATHEMATICS Extended Part Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus)
LEVEL DESCRIPTORS
Candidates at this level typically:
Level 5 demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the concepts
underpinning algebra and calculus in the curriculum by applying them successfully
at a sophisticated level to a wide range of unfamiliar situations
communicate and express views and arguments precisely and logically using
mathematical language, notations, tables, diagrams and graphs
provide complex mathematical proofs in a logical, rigorous and concise manner
integrate knowledge and skills from different areas of the curriculum in handling
complex tasks using a variety of strategies
Level 4 demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the concepts underpinning
algebra and calculus in the curriculum by applying them successfully to unfamiliar
situations
communicate and express views and arguments accurately using mathematical
language, notations, tables, diagrams and graphs
provide mathematical proofs in a logical manner
integrate knowledge and skills from different areas of the curriculum in handling a
range of tasks
Level 3 demonstrate adequate knowledge and understanding of the concepts underpinning
algebra and calculus in the curriculum by applying them successfully to familiar and
some unfamiliar situations
communicate and express views and arguments appropriately using mathematical
language, notations, tables, diagrams and graphs
employ appropriate strategies to provide mathematical proofs
integrate knowledge and skills from different areas of the curriculum in handling
mathematical tasks in explicit situations
Level 2 demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the concepts underpinning
algebra and calculus in the curriculum by employing simple algorithms, formulas or
procedures in performing routine tasks
communicate and express relevant views using mathematical language, notations,
tables, diagrams and graphs
employ routine techniques to arrive at some preliminary results in providing
mathematical proofs
use differentiation and integration in handling straightforward and clearly defined
problems
perform matrices and vectors operations in simple situations and solve systems of
linear equations
Level 1 demonstrate elementary knowledge and understanding of the concepts underpinning
algebra and calculus in the curriculum by performing straightforward procedures
according to direct instructions
communicate and express simple ideas using mathematical language, notations,
tables, diagrams and graphs
find derivatives and integrals of simple functions
perform straightforward matrix and vector manipulations