Maths

At St James’ we believe Mathematics is a tool for everyday life. Our aim is to develop:

• A positive attitude towards mathematics and an awareness of the fascination of mathematics

• Competence and confidence in mathematical knowledge, concepts and skills

• An ability to solve problems, to reason, to think logically and to work systematically and accurately

• Initiative and an ability to work both independently and in cooperation with others

• An ability to communicate mathematics

• An ability to use and apply mathematics across the curriculum and in real life

• An understanding of mathematics through a process of enquiry and experiment