As a bookseller at Kent Summers Bookshop,
am asked couple of times to differentiate the two grade 10 text books - Essential Maths Vs Essential Maths.
Core Maths
This is for STEM pathway students - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Core Maths being for more advanced and academic topics, thus entail:
Deep Algebra
Functions
Trigonometry
Advanced problem solving
Is suitable for Engineering, Medicine, ICT and Architecture careers.
Essential Mathematics on the other hand is non-STEM learners, relating to Arts, Humanities, Business and Sports.
It is basic maths, practical and applied in real-life topics such as:
Financial literacy (money, budgeting)
Measurements
Everyday problem solving
Not every student needs heavy math, but everyone still needs basic math skills.
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