Numeracy and Mathematics

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.

Mathematics plays an important role in areas such as science or technologies, and is vital to research and development in fields such as engineering, computing science, medicine and finance. Learning mathematics gives children and young people access to the wider curriculum and the opportunity to pursue further studies and interests.

Being numerate helps us to function responsibly in everyday life and contribute effectively to society. It increases our opportunities within the world of work and establishes foundations which can be built upon through lifelong learning. Numeracy is not only a subset of mathematics; it is also a life skill which permeates and supports all areas of learning, allowing young people access to the wider curriculum. (Education Scotland)

In St John Bosco we teach numeracy across the curriculum and utilise opportunities to highlight transferable skills and career paths to children.

We celebrate Maths week Scotland, this as a fantastic week of events and activity, with special events throughout the year.

Maths Recovery

Maths Recovery is an educational program designed to help children, particularly those struggling with mathematics, improve their number knowledge and understanding through targeted interventions and professional development for teachers. All the staff in St John Bosco have been trained in Maths Recovery.

The Maths Recovery program focuses on identifying children who would benefit from extra support, particularly early in primary school. The class teacher provides them with intensive, individualised instruction to enhance their mathematical skills.