Maths
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
Purpose: Learners will develop the knowledge, skills, concepts, understandings and a positive attitude in mathematics to enable them to be effective mathematicians.
Principles
Mathematics helps to develop the ability to think and reason logically, through problem solving approaches
Provide opportunities for students to develop communication skills and information skills
Programmes will reflect the needs of our learners
Guidelines
While numeracy is important in the mathematics programme it essential that other strands are successfully covered
Numeracy skills will be also be used in the other strands
Problem solving should be contextually relevant
Learners have opportunities to convey their understanding through visual presentation and information technology
Maths Buddy is used to reinforce concepts taught