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What is Maths? in fact, What is "Numeracy"?

Numeracy is not a subject in its own right. It is a skill which is acquired through being taught mathematics effectively.
Numeracy is a proficiency which involves confidence and competence with numbers and measures. It requires an understanding of the number system, a repertoire of computational skills and an inclination and ability to solve number problems in a variety of contexts. Numeracy demands practical understanding of the ways in which information is gathered by counting and measuring, and is presented in graphs, diagrams, charts and tables. Numeracy is the application of number and computational skills across the curriculum and in daily life.
Through our approach to the teaching of mathematics we aim to achieve good standards of numeracy in all our pupils.

The aims of the Mathematics Department:

To provide a relevant, challenging and enjoyable curriculum for all pupils.

To make full use of the National Numeracy Strategy, Common Entrance syllabus and other mathematical literature to provide a complete and varied mathematical education.

To promote mathematics as an essential element of communication, which allows pupils to describe, illustrate, interpret, predict and explain.

To create an awareness of the relationships in mathematics; that mathematics is not an arbitrary collection of disconnected items.

To show pupils the fascination of mathematics and promote ways of doing mathematics which harness their imagination, initiative and flexibility of mind.

To build pupils’ confidence by creating an “I can do this” ethos in the classroom.

To encourage pupils to work systematically and to show a respect for accuracy and meaning.

To encourage pupils to work independently and with others.

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