Class details
Mathematics
Pre-IG
Who?
Students aged about 14 years, and who have completed a primary school maths course.
What?
The Pre-IG maths course revises many of the concepts covered in primary school, including topics like fractions, exponents, factorisation of numbers, etc. It also gives students an introduction to algebra so that they have plenty of time to get to grips with the concepts of algebra that are so essential for IG and AS Level maths.
At this level we find that students need almost daily input and practice so we offer four shorter lessons per week rather than just one or two longer ones. It may not be feasible for students to attend in person every day so the primary mode of delivery is online. However, students are more than welcome to come in to our centre in Rietfontein for any or all of the lessons.
Tutor
The tutor for this course is Vehlia Button.
There is one class for this course:
Pre-IG Maths 25a-25b (R+O)
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January 2025 to December 2025
Lesson times: Tuesday to Friday 07h45–08h30
Fees: R1,350 per month over 12 months
The text book for this course is Pre-Algebra (3rd edition), published by Bob Jones University Press (ISBN 978-1-64626-010-2).
The book can be purchased through Imago Education, but we do also offer the option to rent the book. (Order link here.)
Each student must have the following items:
- Pen, pencil, ruler
- Hardcover A4 exercise book, feint with margin (thickest possible)
- Maths set, especially the compass and protractor
- Scientific calculator: although any scientific calculator with a proper algebraic display is adequate for this course, explanations in class will be based on the Sharp EL-W535SA (obtainable at takealot.com).
IG Year 1
Who?
Students aged about 15 years, and who have completed the equivalent of a Grade 8 maths course. For comparison, see our Pre-IG course above.
What?
The IG Year 1 maths course builds on the work done in Pre-IG. The basic concepts of Algebra are taught carefully and systematically, with plenty of opportunity for students to practise and master the skills. Towards the end of the year, students will move on to the IG text book, and will cover the first eight chapters of that book. This will give them an excellent foundation the IG Year 2 course.
As is the case for the Pre-IG maths course, we offer four shorter lessons per week rather than just one or two longer ones. The primary mode of delivery is online, but students are more than welcome to come in to our centre in Rietfontein for any or all of the lessons.
Tutor
The tutor for this course is Vehlia Button.
There is one class for this course:
IG 1 Maths 25a-25b (R+O)
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January 2025 to December 2025
Lesson times: Tuesday to Friday, 08h30–09h15
Fees: R1,350 per month over 12 months
The text books for this course are:
Algebra 1 (4th edition), published by Bob Jones University Press (ISBN 978-1-64626-490-2).
Core and Extended Mathematics for Cambridge IGTM: Coursebook (Third edition) by Karen Morrison & Nick Hamshaw, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781009343671).
The second book is only required from about September, so there is no need to purchase it until then.
The books can be purchased through Imago Education, but we do also offer the option of renting the Algebra 1 book. (Order link here.)
Each student must have the following items:
- Pen, pencil, ruler
- Hardcover A4 exercise book, feint with margin (thickest possible)
- Maths set, especially the compass and protractor
- Scientific calculator: although any scientific calculator with a proper algebraic display is adequate for this course, explanations in class will be based on the Sharp EL-W535SA (obtainable at takealot.com).
IG Year 2
Who?
Students aged about 16 years, and who have completed the equivalent of a good Grade 9 maths course. (See our IG Year 1 course for comparison, although it will not be assumed that students entering the IG Year 2 course in 2025 will have done any work in the IG text book itself.)
What?
The Cambridge IG maths course provides an extensive overview of most of the basic maths concepts and skills. For students who do not plan to follow a mathematical or scientific direction in their future studies, the IG maths course provides a good grounding in mathematical skills that are useful for everyday life in the modern world. The course also provides an excellent foundation for students who are going to continue their mathematical studies.
Due to the extensive coverage of the course, and the need to give students a thorough grounding in the key concepts and skills, our IG course runs over eighteen months (three semesters) with two lessons per week totalling two-and-a-half hours.
This course covers all 24 chapters of the Cambridge University Press IG maths text book.
Lessons include careful, graduated explanations of new concepts to help the students to build their knowledge securely. The course also includes revision, tests, and increasing exposure to actual exam questions.
Classes are presented in Rietfontein, Pretoria, but may also be taken online.
Tutor
The tutor for this course is Bruce Button.
Currently we are offering the following classes for IG Maths:
IG 2 Maths 24a-25a (R+O)
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January 2024 to June 2025
Exam date: May-June 2025
Lesson times: Thursday 08h00–09h30, Friday 09h00–10h00
Fees: R 1,200 per month over 18 months
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January 2025 to June 2026
Exam date: May-June 2026
Lesson times: Wednesday 08h00–09h25, Friday 08h00–09h00
Fees: R 1,200 per month over 18 months
The text book for this course is Core and Extended Mathematics for Cambridge IGTM: Coursebook (Third edition) by Karen Morrison & Nick Hamshaw, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781009343671).
The text book can be ordered from us using this link.
All students will need the following stationery:
- Lever arch file with 24 divisions (one for each chapter of the text book) plus one division for tests.
- Ring file for current work. This file is not essential for students who only attend online, but is important for students who attend in person. The ring file can be used to store the current month's work in a few subjects (e.g. Maths, Physics, Chemistry) so that students have all their current work with them in class without having to carry three lever arch files around.
- Maths set, especially the compass and protractor. Make sure that the compass is not a flimsy one and that it holds the pencil firmly.
- Scientific calculator: although any scientific calculator with a proper algebraic display is adequate for this course, explanations in class will be based on the Sharp EL-W535SA (obtainable at takealot.com).
AS Level: 12-month programme
Please see this article for information on the various AS and A Level Maths modules.
Who?
Students who have mastered the concepts of the IG Maths course. Students entering AS Level Maths should ideally have written the IG examination and should have obtained at least a C. Students who have not written the IG examination but can, nevertheless, demonstrate their competence on the IG Maths syllabus may also register for this course.
What?
This course consists of two modules: Pure maths 1 and Statistics 1, taken in parallel. (For 2025 our 12-month AS Maths programme only offers Statistics 1, not Mechanics. There is, however, an 18-month programme that does include Mechanics — see below.)
This course is based on the Cambridge University Press text books. Lessons involve detailed, systematic explanations of the various concepts and skills, and provide students with the opportunity of interacting, asking questions and discussing the material. Attention is given to the needs of each student.
Homework is prescribed each week and students have the opportunity of discussing questions arising from the homework at the next lesson.
Students also write tests from time to time to provide an opportunity of measuring their progress.
Since this is a 12 month course we do need to move at a fairly rapid pace. Each week we cover two (Statistics 1) or three (Pure maths 1) sections from the text book and the homework is based on the work covered in class.
At least six weeks will be allocated at the end of the course for revision and exam practice.
Tutor
The tutor for this course is Bruce Button.
The tutor for all these classes is Bruce Button.
Pure maths 1 25a-25b (R+O)
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January 2025 to December 2025
Exam date: October-November 2025
Lesson times: Friday 10h15–11h45
Fees: R850 per month over 12 months
Statistics 1 25a-25b (R+O)
Module: Statistics 1
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January 2025 to December 2025
Exam date: October-November 2025
Lesson times: Friday 11h45–12h45
Fees: R650 per month over 12 months
The text books for these courses are:
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Pure Mathematics 1 Coursebook, by Julian Gilbey & Sue Pemberton, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108407144).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Probability & Statistics 1 Coursebook, by Dean Chalmers & Julian Gilbey, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108407304).
The worked solutions manuals are also highly recommended. They will enable you to check your work step by step, and will go a long way to helping you correct misconceptions you may have about the homework exercises. Their details are:
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics Pure Mathematics 1 Worked Solutions Manual, by Muriel James, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108613057).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics Probability & Statistics 1 Worked Solutions Manual, by Dean Chalmers, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108613095).
The text books can be ordered from us using this link.
All students will need the following stationery:
- Lever arch file for each module with 9 divisions for Pure maths 1 and 8 divisions for Statistics 1 (one for each chapter of the text book) plus one division for tests. Further divisions can be added as the course progresses.
- Ring file for current work. This file is not essential for students who only attend online, but is important for students who attend in person. The ring file can be used to store the current month's work in a few subjects (e.g. Maths, Physics, Chemistry) so that students have all their current work with them in class without having to carry three or four lever arch files around.
- Scientific calculator: any scientific calculator with a proper algebraic display is adequate for this course; our recommendation is the Sharp EL-W535SA (obtainable at takealot.com).
AS Level: 18-month programme
Please see this article for information on the various AS and A Level Maths modules.
Who?
Students who have mastered the concepts of the IG Maths course. Students entering AS Level Maths should ideally have written the IG examination and should have obtained at least a C. Students who have not written the IG examination but can, nevertheless, demonstrate their competence on the IG Maths syllabus may also register for this course.
What?
This course offers two options: Pure maths 1 and Statistics 1 or Pure maths 1 and Mechanics. The two modules in each option are taken in parallel.
The course is based on the Cambridge University Press text books. Lessons involve detailed, systematic explanations of the various concepts and skills, and provide students with the opportunity of interacting, asking questions and discussing the material. Attention is given to the needs of each student.
Homework is prescribed each week and students have the opportunity of discussing questions arising from the homework at the next lesson.
Students also write tests from time to time to provide an opportunity of measuring their progress.
Since this is an 18 month course we have time to move more slowly through the curriculum, allowing extra time for discussion and for dealing with particular questions students may have.
There will be plenty of time at the end of the course for exam preparation and past-paper practice.
Tutor
The tutor for this course is Bruce Button.
Pure maths 1 25a-26a (R+O)
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January 2025 to June 2026
Exam date: May-June 2026
Lesson times: Tuesday 11h45 –13h00
Fees: R710 per month over 18 months
Mechanics 25a-26a (R+O)
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January 2025 to June 2026
Exam date: May-June 2026
Lesson times: Tuesday 11h00–11h45
Fees: R500 per month over 18 months
Statistics 1 25a-26a (R+O)
Module: Statistics 1
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January 2025 to June 2026
Exam date: May-June 2026
Lesson times: Tuesday 13h00-13h45
Fees: R500 per month over 18 months
The text books for these courses are:
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Pure Mathematics 1 Coursebook, by Julian Gilbey & Sue Pemberton, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108407144).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Mechanics Coursebook, by Jan Dangerfield, Stuart Haring & Julian Gilbey, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108407267).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Probability & Statistics 1 Coursebook, by Dean Chalmers & Julian Gilbey, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108407304).
The worked solutions manuals are also highly recommended. They will enable you to check your work step by step, and will go a long way to helping you correct misconceptions you may have about the homework exercises. Their details are:
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics Pure Mathematics 1 Worked Solutions Manual, by Muriel James, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108613057).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics Mechanics Worked Solutions Manual, by Nick Hamshaw & Elaine Dorsett, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108758925).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics Probability & Statistics 1 Worked Solutions Manual, by Dean Chalmers, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108613095).
The text books can be ordered from us using this link.
All students will need the following stationery:
- Lever arch file for each module with 9 divisions for Pure maths 1, 9 divisions for Mechanics and 8 divisions for Statistics 1 (one for each chapter of the text book) plus one division for tests. Further divisions can be added as the course progresses.
- Ring file for current work. This file is not essential for students who only attend online, but is important for students who attend in person. The ring file can be used to store the current month's work in a few subjects (e.g. Maths, Physics, Chemistry) so that students have all their current work with them in class without having to carry three or four lever arch files around.
- Scientific calculator: any scientific calculator with a proper algebraic display is adequate for this course; our recommendation is the Sharp EL-W535SA (obtainable at takealot.com).
A Level: 12-month programme
Please see this article for information on the various AS and A Level Maths modules.
Who?
Students who have completed their AS Level Maths, including Pure maths 1 and Mechanics.
What?
This course consists of two modules: Pure maths 3 and Statistics 1. The two modules are taken in parallel, and are completed within a 12-month period so as to ensure that the A2 portion of the A Level programme is completed within 13 months of the AS Level exams (as per the Cambridge requirements).
This course is based on the Cambridge University Press text books. Lessons involve detailed, systematic explanations of the various concepts and skills, and provide students with the opportunity of interacting, asking questions and discussing the material. Attention is given to the needs of each student.
Homework is prescribed each week and students have the opportunity of discussing questions arising from the homework at the next lesson.
Students also write tests from time to time to provide an opportunity of measuring their progress.
Since this is a 12 month course we do need to move at a fairly rapid pace. Each week we cover two (Statistics 1) or three (Pure maths 3) sections from the text book and the homework is based on the work covered in class.
At least six weeks will be allocated at the end of the course for revision and exam practice.
Tutor
The tutor for this course is Bruce Button.
Pure maths 3 25a-25b (R+O)
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January to December 2025
Exam date: October-November 2025
Lesson times: Friday 13h00–14h30
Fees: R950 per month over 12 months
Statistics 1 25a-25b (R+O)
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January to December 2025
Exam date: October-November 2025
Lesson times: Friday 11h45–12h45
Fees: R650 per month over 12 months
The text books for these courses are:
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Pure mathematics 2 & 3 coursebook, by Sue Pemberton & Julianne Hughes, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108562911).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Probability & statistics 1 coursebook, by Dean Chalmers & Julian Gilbey, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108407304).
The worked solutions manuals are also highly recommended. They will enable you to check your work step by step, and will go a long way to helping you correct misconceptions you may have about the homework exercises. Their details are:
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics Pure Mathematics 3 worked solutions manual, by Nick Hamshaw, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108758901).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics Probability & Statistics 1 worked solutions manual, by Dean Chalmers, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108613095).
The text books can be ordered from us using this link.
All students will need the following stationery:
- Lever arch file for each module with 11 divisions for Pure maths 3 and 8 divisions for Statistics 1 (one for each chapter of the text book) plus one division for tests. Further divisions can be added as the course progresses.
- Ring file for current work. This file is not essential for students who only attend online, but is important for students who attend in person. The ring file can be used to store the current month's work in a few subjects (e.g. Maths, Physics, Chemistry) so that students have all their current work with them in class without having to carry three or four lever arch files around.
- Scientific calculator: a scientific calculator with a proper algebraic display; our recommendation for a basic option is the Sharp EL-W535SA (obtainable at takealot.com). Possibilities for more advanced calculators will be discussed during the course.