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MathematicsThe aim of the Mathematics Department at Merchant Taylors’ School is to realise the full mathematical potential of each pupil as well as fitting within the aims of the School as a whole. In order to achieve this we strive to make our teaching clear, positive and, where possible, inspiring. We try to highlight the relevance of mathematics in everyday life and aim to provide teaching that is committed to the pupils and their individual needs. As a department we aim to: § ensure that pupils acquire mathematical knowledge and skills, and use them with confidence, satisfaction, enjoyment, clarity of expression and accuracy, § equip pupils to achieve mathematical qualifications, § allow pupils to experience mathematics in a range of contexts, § provide foundations for future study of mathematics, § develop pupils’ ability to think for themselves, § inspire pupils towards a positive view of mathematics. Mathematics has a vital place in the culture of the School. It is consistently the most popular subject at A-level with around 100 boys taking AS Mathematics in the L6 each year; about 80 continue to A2, and of these, about 20 will take Further Mathematics as well. Examination results are outstanding, but equally important is the emphasis given to the understanding and enjoyment of the subject. We offer a flexible series of courses, tailored to individual needs. For instance, the strongest pupils are given ample opportunity to stretch themselves, not only by the provision for early-entry IGCSE in Year 10 (typically taken by half the boys in any one year group) but also by providing challenging problems, mentoring sheets, entry to National Mathematics Competitions, Team Challenges and Olympiads, as well as extra-curricular activities such as an Inter-house Competition. At the same time there are smaller sets for those who find the subject hard. Mathematics is streamed throughout the school, with the setting reviewed regularly (at least once every academic year). The overall approach to the subject is at heart traditional, but we also use a wide variety of modern methods to enhance understanding and learning. In recent years, a steady flow of pupils have gained places at top universities to study Mathematics and many others have started Mathematics related courses. Julian Slator Head of Mathematics
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