Mathematics often rewards patience with insight. For the new Extension 2 Mathematics class at IGS, the journey into higher-level concepts began with a hands-on outdoor activity, where students could engage with ideas beyond the page and the board.
STEM Portfolio leader Kaya V and Kai H describe the focus of this stage of learning,
“In Extension 2 Mathematics, we return to foundational ideas from late Primary and early High School, particularly Geometry. Locus problems provide a way of describing shapes as sets of points that satisfy a condition. Take a circle, for instance. It is traced by an infinite set of points all equidistant from a central point. This simple definition produces an elegant, perfect form. Studying loci allows students to see the underlying structure of shapes, revealing how clear conditions can lead to sophisticated geometric understanding.”
At IGS, this exploration reflects the School’s approach to learning. Mathematics offers a space to cultivate good work, careful thinking and curiosity. By encouraging students to question, experiment and persevere, we nurture habits that extend beyond the classroom and into all aspects of intellectual and personal development.
