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.
Because mathematics is rich and stimulating, it engages and fascinates learners of all ages, interests and abilities. Learning mathematics develops logical reasoning, analysis, problem-solving skills, creativity and the ability to think in abstract ways. It uses a universal language of numbers and symbols which allows us to communicate ideas in a concise, unambiguous and rigorous way.
You may find the booklet below of interest in supporting your child in Mathematics. It contains information on building resilience and a Growth Mindset in Mathematics.
Growth Mindset for Parents leaflet (2)
The Mathematics department has its own blog which can be accessed by clicking here.
Staff members:
- Mr S Crawford, Principal Teacher Learning and Teaching
- Mr N Munogee, Depute Head Teacher
- Mr J Bryson
- Mrs V Callan
- Mr R Campbell
- Ms A Fingland
- Ms A Flynn
- Mr K Millar
- Ms N Tarnawski
- Miss L Waddell
