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Secondary 3 E-Math (BTT.MAT.Z2.N.SEC3.001) — Grade Node Page (V1.1, Publish-Ready)

Title: Secondary 3 E-Math — The First Year Where Exam Load Becomes Real
Coordinate: BTT.MAT.Z2.N.SEC3.001

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Definition Lock

Secondary 3 E-Math is not just “Sec 2 but harder.”
It is the first year where:

  • mixed-topic papers become normal,
  • time pressure becomes real,
  • and small execution weaknesses start compounding into score collapse.

Sec 3 E-Math “works” only when the student can execute core Z0 pockets reliably under exam tempo, without prompts, across variation.

What This Page Is

This is a lattice node page that maps:

  • why Sec 3 becomes a turning point,
  • what students really fail mechanically,
  • which Z0 pockets must be stable,
  • which sensors predict collapse early,
  • and how to recover before the corridor deepens into Sec 4.

Why Sec 3 E-Math Breaks “Good Students”

In Sec 1–2, many students can survive with:

  • slow practice,
  • repetitive worksheets,
  • step-by-step tuition,
  • and pattern recognition.

In Sec 3, the system changes:

  • questions combine skills,
  • wrappers change,
  • timing tightens,
  • and “I can do it when shown” stops scoring.

So Sec 3 exposes whether competence is real.

The Sec 3 E-Math Load Step (3 shifts)

Shift 1 — Variation density increases

The same skill appears in many forms.
Recognition is no longer enough.

Shift 2 — Time-to-complete becomes the limiter

Even if they “know,” they can’t finish.

Sensor:

  • BTT.SEN.Z0.S.TTC.001

Shift 3 — Independence becomes visible

If the first step cannot be chosen alone, the student freezes.

Sensor:

  • BTT.SEN.Z1.S.DEP.001

Core Z0 Execution Pipelines (What Sec 3 E-Math truly depends on)

1) Algebra Control Pipeline (Most important)

BTT.MAT.Z0.P.ALG.001
/btt-mat-z0-p-alg-001-algebra-control-pipeline/

Sec 3 E-Math is still algebra-heavy.
Most “new” topics are algebra disguised.

2) Geometry / Graph Control Pipeline (Common hidden weakness)

BTT.MAT.Z0.P.GEO.001
(create)

Shows up in:

  • graphs, gradients, coordinates,
  • mensuration,
  • real-world context questions.

3) (Optional bridge) Differentiation exposure for A-Math-track students

If student is taking A-Math too, differentiation will start dominating load.

BTT.MAT.Z0.P.DIF.001
/btt-mat-z0-p-dif-001-differentiation-execution-pipeline/

The 4 Sec 3 E-Math Failure Modes (Mechanical)

Failure Mode 1 — Algebra control collapse under mixed papers

Student can do single-topic sets, collapses when mixed.

Root:

  • BTT.MAT.Z0.P.ALG.001

Failure Mode 2 — TTC variance spike

Student becomes unpredictable. Some questions fast, some impossible.

Sensor:

  • BTT.SEN.Z0.S.TTC.001

Failure Mode 3 — False competence revealed

Homework marks ok, test marks fall.

Sensor:

  • BTT.SEN.Z1.S.FCG.001

Failure Mode 4 — Error class dominance

“Careless” becomes constant. It’s not careless; it’s a class.

Sensor:

  • BTT.MAT.Z0.S.ERR.001

What Sec 3 E-Math Feeds Into (Pipeline consequence)

Sec 3 E-Math binds into the Secondary Exam Pipeline:

  • BTT.EXM.Z2.P.SEC.001

Meaning:
If Sec 3 is unstable, Sec 4 becomes rescue mode.

And rescue mode is expensive:

  • higher study hours,
  • more stress,
  • lower stability,
  • volatile outcomes.

Recovery Protocol (P1→P3 for Sec 3 E-Math)

P1 — Stabilise

  • measure TTC (don’t guess) — BTT.SEN.Z0.S.TTC.001
  • classify dominant error class — BTT.MAT.Z0.S.ERR.001
  • rebuild algebra legality and structure — BTT.MAT.Z0.P.ALG.001
  • remove prompt habit (silent starts) — BTT.SEN.Z1.S.DEP.001

P2 — Adapt

  • controlled variation sets
  • “first step selection” drills
  • timed micro-sets (short, strict)
  • checking protocols installed

P3 — Excellence

  • timed mixed sets
  • stable TTC variance
  • independence real
  • errors become recoverable

Lattice Coordinates Referenced (Required)

  • BTT.MAT.Z2.N.SEC3.001
  • BTT.MAT.Z0.P.ALG.001
  • BTT.MAT.Z0.P.GEO.001
  • BTT.MAT.Z0.P.DIF.001
  • BTT.SEN.Z0.S.TTC.001
  • BTT.SEN.Z1.S.DEP.001
  • BTT.SEN.Z1.S.FCG.001
  • BTT.MAT.Z0.S.ERR.001
  • BTT.EXM.Z2.P.SEC.001
  • BTT.EXM.Z2.B.OLEV.001
  • SG.EDU.Z3.B.EXM.001

Edges Created (BindsTo / Impacts / Observes)

  • BTT.MAT.Z2.N.SEC3.001 BindsTo BTT.MAT.Z0.P.ALG.001
  • BTT.MAT.Z2.N.SEC3.001 BindsTo BTT.MAT.Z0.P.GEO.001
  • BTT.SEN.Z0.S.TTC.001 Observes BTT.MAT.Z2.N.SEC3.001
  • BTT.SEN.Z1.S.FCG.001 Observes rupture risk at BTT.MAT.Z2.N.SEC3.001
  • BTT.MAT.Z2.N.SEC3.001 Impacts BTT.EXM.Z2.P.SEC.001

Sensors Mentioned

  • BTT.SEN.Z0.S.TTC.001
  • BTT.SEN.Z1.S.DEP.001
  • BTT.SEN.Z1.S.FCG.001
  • BTT.MAT.Z0.S.ERR.001

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Z0 Execution:
BTT.MAT.Z0.P.ALG.001
BTT.MAT.Z0.P.DIF.001
BTT.SEN.Z0.S.TTC.001
BTT.MAT.Z0.S.ERR.001

Z1 Support Loops:
BTT.PAR.Z1.P.HOM.001
BTT.TUI.Z1.P.SCF.001
BTT.SEN.Z1.S.DEP.001
BTT.SEN.Z1.S.FCG.001

Z2 Exam/Transition:
BTT.EXM.Z2.P.SEC.001
BTT.EDU.Z2.P.TRN.001
BTT.EXM.Z2.B.OLEV.001

Z3 Interfaces:
SG.EDU.Z3.B.SYL.001
SG.EDU.Z3.B.EXM.001
SG.EDU.Z3.B.PLC.001

Edges:
BTT.TUI.Z1.P.SCF.001 BindsTo BTT.MAT.Z0.P.ALG.001
BTT.MAT.Z0.P.ALG.001 BindsTo BTT.EXM.Z2.P.SEC.001
BTT.EDU.Z2.P.TRN.001 Impacts BTT.EXM.Z2.B.OLEV.001
BTT.SEN.Z1.S.DEP.001 Impacts BTT.EXM.Z2.P.SEC.001
BTT.SEN.Z0.S.TTC.001 Observes BTT.EXM.Z2.P.SEC.001