Math

Mathematics should be visualized as the vehicle for aiding a student to think, reason, analyze and articulate logically. Apart from being treated as a subject of its own, Mathematics should be related to any subject involving analysis and reasoning. Aims To help the student:

• develop manipulative and computational skills.
• understand basic fundamental concepts and their applications.
• acquire skills of clear mathematical expression and logical mathematical reasoning.

Objectives To enable the student to:

• develop interest in Mathematics and appreciate both its beauty and as an aid to other disciplines.
• develop an understanding of the relationship between mathematical variables.
• acquire knowledge and understanding of the terms, symbols, concepts, principles, processes and proofs. develop the necessary skills to work with: mathematical tables. calculators. computers; where available.
• develop the ability to interpret algorithms for problem-solving.
• apply mathematical knowledge and skills in solving everyday life problems.