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Benjamin Franklin: "No employment can be managed without arithmetic, no mechanical invention without geometry."
Benjamin Franklin: "No employment can be managed without arithmetic, no mechanical invention without geometry."
Introduction
Introduction
Mathematics (from Greek μάθημα máthēma, "knowledge, study, learning")
Mathematics is the language of number, arithmetic, geometry and more recently, the study of data. Aristotle defined mathematics as 'The science of quantity.' Mathematics and philosophy are strongly linked, one needs an abstract mind to study the beauty of mathematics.
Mathematics in St. Patrick's Grammar School
Mathematics in St. Patrick's Grammar School
Staff
Mrs Gemma Barr
Miss Clare Diamond
Mrs Laura McShane
Mrs Ann Marie Martin
Mrs Teresa Rice
Mrs Clare Kennedy(Head of Mathematics)
Located on the ground floor in rooms Maths 1, Maths 2, Maths 3 and Maths 4 just down the end of the corridor past reception.
Higher level Mathematics is taken by all students to GCSE through a modular system (CCEA)
Some students may take GCSE Further Mathematics (CCEA)
A level Mathematics is studied in the sixth form (CCEA) and GCE Further Mathematics (CCEA) if demand requires.
Open Night - Maths Department
Open Night - Maths Department
Leaderboard for reaction times
Leaderboard for reaction times
Well done Conor Magee P7, form St. Joseph's PS Tyrella for having the fastest reaction time of 202ms.
Well done Conor Magee P7, form St. Joseph's PS Tyrella for having the fastest reaction time of 202ms.
Testing P6 and P7 reaction times; Ciaran Ledlie and Conor Jordan.
Testing P6 and P7 reaction times; Ciaran Ledlie and Conor Jordan.
Our helpers Cormac O'Hare and Fionn O'Neill with the Fibonacci quiz.
Our helpers Cormac O'Hare and Fionn O'Neill with the Fibonacci quiz.
Teaching and Learning Aims
Teaching and Learning Aims
We encourage all students to reach their potential in Mathematics through strong teaching and leadership in and out of the classroom . We try to instill a sense of enjoyment of mathematics and ensure pupils are engaged in real world mathematics problem solving in order to create links with future careers, particularly in the STEM subjects.
Pupils are guided through our Numeracy Support Program and have opportunities to participate in the UK Maths Challenges at all levels. Maths Week Ireland is celebrated in October each year and pupils are involved through planning, presentations and competitions.
Pupil Assessment
In all classes you can expect each of the assessments throughout the year to be a test under exam conditions. You will be expected to demonstrate your learning through classwork, homework and tests. Your teacher will encourage you to improve and set targets as a result of all three. In your end of year report your participation and performance in lessons will be commented on.
Careers in Mathematics
Careers in Mathematics
Mathematics is a subject leading to a wide variety of careers in a whole range of professions, such as;
Medicine
Accountancy
Finance
Economics
Veterinary
Dentistry
Forensic Science
Environmental Sciences
Geology
Genetics
Pharmacy
Teaching and Research
Homework
Homework is expected to be set and completed by the following lesson for most mathematics lessons and the teacher will give a comment frequently in the exercise books to inform students of their strengths and helpful points for improvement will be made as and when necessary. Grades are not given, rather advice as part of our ‘Assessment for Learning’ and ‘Marking for Improvement’ policies.
Useful Websites
We subscribe to www.mymaths.co.uk See your teacher for the password and your personal login details. Every area of the entire curriculum is supported here and there are activities and online lessons to complete whereby pupils will receive an automatic score. Your performance will be gauged red, amber or green. By using these activities as revision pupils find their test scores and general performance in Mathematics is enhanced. Parents can access this information also provided the student has used their personal login details.
Maths Week Ireland
Maths Week Ireland
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