Mathematics Department - Statement of Aims
The aims of the department in teaching mathematics are:
- To convince all pupils that they can think mathematically.
- To persuade all pupils of the power of their thinking to increase their understanding
- To demonstrate to pupils that their mathematical thinking can be improved by practice with reflection.
- To show pupils that mathematical thinking can lead to:
- a deeper understanding of themselves
- a more coherent view of what they know
- a more effective investigation of what they want to know
- a more critical assessment of what they hear and see
- For pupils to appreciate and use mathematics as an essential element of communication and as a powerful tool.
- For pupils to develop an awareness of the fascination of mathematics and appreciate its value as a creative activity.
- To develop pupils' abilities to work mathematically in the following ways:
- systematically
- independently
- co-operatively
Mission Statement
We believe that mathematical thinking can be improved by practice with reflection and that it is provoked by contradiction, tension and surprise. We will encourage and develop this thinking by providing an environment that is questioning, challenging and reflecting. All pupils will be helped to realise their full potential for mathematical thinking.