Mathematics and Numeracy

Head of Faculty: Dr J. Devlin

Contact Email: jjd@penglais.org.uk

Overview

Mathematics is the means of looking at the patterns that make up our world and the intricate and beautiful ways in which they are constructed and realised. Numeracy is the means of making that knowledge useful.

Mathematics contributes to the school curriculum by developing students’ abilities to calculate; to reason logically, algebraically, and geometrically; to solve problems and to handle data. Mathematics is important for students 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 students to build a secure framework of mathematical reasoning, which they can use and apply with confidence. The power of mathematical reasoning lies in its use of precise and concise forms of language, symbolism and representation to reveal and explore general relationships.

The subject transcends cultural boundaries and its importance is universally recognised. Mathematics helps us to understand and change the World.

Please see the curriculum booklet for all information relating to this subject and the particular year group for your child.

https://penglais.org.uk/curriculum-and-learning/curriculum-booklets/

Maths Faculty Staff List

Faculty Leader: James Devlin 

Dylan Hopkins Williams: KS3 coordinator

Sue Evans: KS4 coordinator

Sue Showler-Coulson

Ranjeeta Bohra

Andrew Mercer

Caryl-Anne Evans

Jane Owen: Numeracy Coordiantor

Daphne Pacey: Numeracy Intervention