Mathematics

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Course Notes

Students continue to follow the Mathematics Enhancement Programme with supplementary work from the National Numeracy Strategy Springboard Scheme.

This is an interactive course that encourages students to participate orally and to share explanations of their solutions with other students. The course still emphasises the development of mental skills and the importance of the correct use of mathematical language. Students are tested on a regular basis and the results of these tests are recorded in their exercise books together with the class average.

Topics that are covered in Year 8 include linear equations, data handling, scale drawing, probability, volume, factors, Pythagoras’ Theorem, ratio and algebra. Numerical work and investigations are also included on a regular basis.

It is integral to the course that a reasonable amount of homework is completed after every lesson.