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Riga Business School offers comprehensive Pre-University courses designed to equip school students with the essential knowledge and skills they need to excel in their final exams and embark on their university journey with confidence. Join us today to unlock your full potential!

16 January – 24 April, 2025

weekday evenings

In-class

Language: Latvian

12th Grade Math Exam Prep

This course is designed for students with a solid math foundation who aim to maximize their exam performance.

Instead of a full curriculum review, the course prioritizes understanding the exam’s structure, question types, and effective problem-solving techniques.

You’ll also learn specific strategies for each section and analyze recent exam papers to identify patterns. Take your exam with confidence!

“Many students could do better in their math examination with the knowledge they have – but might feel confused by the situation or question phrasing and get lost. The new curriculum emphasizes not only subject knowledge but also comprehension and various other skills. Understanding the different types of examination questions and the ability to distinguish between them is helpful in choosing the best strategy for best results – and, of course, to reduce anxiety,” Kristīne Ševčenko, course teacher.

Schedule

Week Topic

1.

Introduction.

Understanding the main characteristics of the state examination in mathematics.

How to begin the preparation.

Dissecting a past examination.

2.

Components of the examination.

Dissecting a past examination (continued)

3.

Knowledge, understanding, basic skills, and algorithms.

Question types and strategy of approach.

Combinations, permutations, probability, elements of statistics.

4.

Algebraic fractions and rational expressions.

5.

Radicals, powers, logarithms and exponents, geometric sequence.

6.

Analytic geometry: vectors and equations of curves and lines.

7.

Trigonometric functions, expressions, equations.

8.

Classical geometry in plane and space.

9.

Combined skills. What is a mathematical model?

Creating and analyzing mathematical models.

10.

Combined skills in new situations.

Investigating and justifying patterns.

11.

The skills of proof.

Basic geometric proofs.

12.

Use of mathematical models in a practical context – word problems.

13.

Mock Examination: Test your Strategies.

Additionally, for Mathematics II, differential calculus is in the examination.

14.

Analysis of Mock Examination.

Questions and Answers.

Additionally, for Mathematics II, integral calculus in the examination.

Admission Requirements

English grade at least 6 in the most recent semester.

Completion Requirements

  • Attend at least 75% (11 out of 14) of the classes.
  • Successfully meet all course requirements (in-class tasks, mock exams).

Course Fee

310 EUR (possible to pay in two installments).

Application

For more information, please contact sandija.berzina@rbs.lv / +37167089800

Interested in something else?

12th Grade Math Exam Prep

16 January – 24 April, 2025

17:00 – 18:30

In-class

Language: Latvian

This course is designed for students with a solid math foundation who aim to maximize their exam performance.

Instead of a full curriculum review, the course prioritizes understanding the exam’s structure, question types, and effective problem-solving techniques.

You’ll also learn specific strategies for each section and analyze recent exam papers to identify patterns. Take your exam with confidence!

“Many students could do better in their math examination with the knowledge they have – but might feel confused by the situation or question phrasing and get lost. The new curriculum emphasizes not only subject knowledge but also comprehension and various other skills. Understanding the different types of examination questions and the ability to distinguish between them is helpful in choosing the best strategy for best results – and, of course, to reduce anxiety,” Kristīne Ševčenko, course teacher.

Schedule

Week Topic

25.01.

Introduction.

Understanding the main characteristics of the state examination in mathematics.

How to begin the preparation.

Dissecting a past examination.

01.02.

Components of the examination.

Dissecting a past examination (continued)

08.02.

Knowledge, understanding, basic skills, and algorithms.

Question types and strategy of approach.

Combinations, permutations, probability, elements of statistics.

15.02.

Algebraic fractions and rational expressions.

22.02.

Radicals, powers, logarithms and exponents, geometric sequence.

29.02.

Analytic geometry: vectors and equations of curves and lines.

07.03.

Trigonometric functions, expressions, equations.

14.03.

Classical geometry in plane and space.

21.03.

Combined skills. What is a mathematical model?

Creating and analyzing mathematical models.

28.03.

Combined skills in new situations.

Investigating and justifying patterns.

04.04.

The skills of proof.

Basic geometric proofs.

11.04.

Use of mathematical models in a practical context – word problems.

18.04.

Mock Examination: Test your Strategies.

Additionally, for Mathematics II, differential calculus is in the examination.

25.04.

Analysis of Mock Examination.

Questions and Answers.

Additionally, for Mathematics II, integral calculus in the examination.

Admission Requirements

English grade at least 6 in the most recent semester.

Completion Requirements

  • Attend at least 75% (11 out of 14) of the classes.
  • Successfully meet all course requirements (in-class tasks, mock exams).

Course Fee

310 EUR (possible to pay in two installments).

Application

For more information, please contact sandija.berzina@rbs.lv / +37167089800

Interested in something else?