Experience in mathematical thinking makes a valuable contribution to the education of all pupils. Everyone uses some form of Mathematics in everyday life. As a result, Mathematics forms part of the core, and all pupils will study Maths in S1 to S4 – the Mathematics course studied in S3 can be seen as an extension of the 2nd and 3rd Level courses taught in S1/2 as part of the broad general education.
Mathematics is important in our everyday life, allowing us to make sense of the world around us and to manage our lives. Using mathematics enables us to model real-life situations and make connections and informed predictions. It equips us with the skills we need to interpret and analyse information, simplify and solve problems, assess risk and make informed decisions.
In addition, mathematics allows learners to acquire and develop a number of attributes and capabilities, for example:
- success in mathematical learning and activity leads to increased confidence as an individual
- being numerically capable, especially in financial matters, helps towards being a responsible citizen
- being able to understand and communicate mathematical ideas will aid being an effective contributor.
Active Learning
Within the maths department pupils take part in a variety of activities including group activities, projects and sharing ideas. We encourage pupils to discuss their findings and realise the relevance of their learnings in real life situations.
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