PETITE!: Core Mathematics Vs Essential Mathematics

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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