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A broad-based curriculum is followed based on the
National Curriculum, the Primary Framework and the renewed Framework
for secondary mathematics. The curriculum is extended in order to
provide the enrichment and challenge that will prepare pupils for
Common Entrance and Senior School Scholarships at a pace and level
appropriate to their needs.
We create an exciting environment in
which children's mathematical interest and skills can flourish and
where children who can tackle mathematical problems with confidence and
flair.
ANNUAL EVENTS
Primary Maths Challenge
The Mathematical Association organises Maths Challenges for pupils in
Forms 5 and 6 during November each year. The challenges consist of
lively, intriguing papers designed to stimulate interest in maths. They
are tests of reasoning and mental agility which can be taken without
any special preparation or revision. Pupils who have taken part in the
challenge in previous years have thoroughly enjoyed solving the
problems.
Some problems to solve….
http://www.m-a.org.uk/education/primary/sample_papers_nov_2003_and_feb_2004/
The UK Maths Challenge
This challenge is organised by the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust.
The papers contain 25 multiple-choice questions. Of these, the first 15
are straightforward but the final 10 provide food for thought. Gold,
silver and bronze certificates are awarded to 40% of participants
nationally and the most successful participants at each level are
invited to enter follow-on rounds.
Pupils in Forms 7 and 8 will be invited to take part in the challenge each year.
Try some questions….
http://www.highlandbridge.co.uk/UKMT/teachers/JMC08.html
World Maths Day
World Maths Day takes place on the first Wednesday in March. Children
from across the globe unite in their quest to set a world record in
answering mental arithmetic questions. Students in Forms 5 to 8 take
part in real time battles of speed and skill using the ‘Live Mathletics
Game Engine’.
Each pupil is given a Username and Password that will give them access to the competition on the website www.worldmathsday.com
In
2008, the inaugural World Maths Day event saw more than a million
students from 150 countries collectively answer 182455169 mathematics
questions correctly.
Children can compete at home or in school.
MATHS WEBSITES
Have some fun with maths…..
funbrain
coolmath4kids
Funkymum
nrich.maths.org/public/index.php
www.mathsyear2000.org/games |
