Mathematical thinking is important for all members of a modern society as a habit of mind for its use in the workplace, business and finance; and for personal decision-making. Mathematics is fundamental to national prosperity in providing tools for understanding science, engineering, technology and economics. It is essential in public decision-making and for participation in the knowledge economy.
Mathematics equips pupils with uniquely powerful ways to describe, analyse and change the world. It can stimulate moments of pleasure and wonder to all pupils when they solve a problem for the first time, discover a more elegant solution, or notice hidden connections. Pupils wo are functional in mathematics and financially capable are able to think independently in applied and abstract ways, and can reason, solve problems and assess risk.
Mathematics is a creative discipline. The language of mathematics is international. the subject transcends cultural boundaries and its importance is universally recognised. Mathematics has developed over time as a means of solving problems and also for its own sake.
Maths at King’s College Murcia.
Mathematics contributes to the school curriculum by developing pupils’ abilities to calculate; to reason logically, algebraically, and geometrically; to solve problems and to handle data. Mathematics is important for pupils in many other areas of study, particularly Science and Technology. It is also important in everyday living, in many forms of employment, and in public decision-making. As a subject in its own right, Mathematics presents frequent opportunities for creativity, and can stimulate moments of pleasure and wonder when a problem is solved for the first time, or a more elegant solution to a problem is discovered, or when hidden connections suddenly manifest. It enables pupils to build a secure framework of mathematical reasoning, which they can use and apply with confidence.
At King’s College Murcia we aim to set challenging targets suitable for all pupils, to offer a variety of approaches to teaching and learning to engage and motivate pupils and demand their active participation, to smooth the transition for pupils between Key Stages and ensure progression in teaching and learning throughout their time at King’s College Murcia and to explore enrichment opportunities outside the curriculum to enhance pupils’ enjoyment of mathematics.
At Key Stage 3, Maths is taught with a differentiated scheme, which fully addresses the requirements of the revised Key Stage 3 curriculum, stretching the students and providing reinforcement where needed. At Key Stage 4, students’ study is in preparation for the iGCSE examinations, where they enter at foundation or higher level, depending upon ability. Across all Key stages students are provided with mathematical opportunities, such as taking part in official mathematical challenges, Maths Club and World Maths Day.ç
