San Marino Scuola Secondaria Superiore - Liceo Scientifico: Mathematics

The Liceo Scientifico is a five-year program at the Scuola Secondaria Superiore in San Marino. It was established in 1991 to broaden the pre-university educational offerings in the country. The program aims to:

• Develop rigorous and in-depth study methods
• Cultivate broad and diverse cultural interests
• Prepare students for university programs in scientific fields
• Provide a foundation for a wide range of university options

The Liceo Scientifico emphasizes the development of:

• Abstract thinking
• Critical thinking
• Understanding of relationships between phenomena
• Ability to formulate well-reasoned and supported personal reflections

The program equips students with the necessary skills to:

• Interpret the physical and natural world
• Understand history, the arts, and human thought
• Master various disciplines
• Communicate knowledge effectively

Curriculum Overview

The Liceo Scientifico offers a range of subjects, including Italian, History, Philosophy, Geography, English, Latin, Physics (with laboratory), Science, Chemistry (with laboratory), Mathematics, Art History, Computer Science, Sammarinese History, Sammarinese Law, Physical Education, and Religion/Ethics, Culture, and Society.

Mathematics is a core subject throughout the five-year program, with five hours of instruction per week allocated in each year. However, the specific curriculum content for years 4 and 5 could not be found.