Mathematics is regarded as the queen of sciences and as such it cuts across other learning areas of the school curriculum. Described also as the science of space and numbers, the learner of Mathematics seeks patterns in numbers, in space, in science, in computers, and in imagination. Applications of Mathematics use these patterns to ‘interpret’ the world and predict natural phenomena. Since Mathematics can enhance our view of the world and the quality of our participation in society, Mathematics Education should be an integral part of the general education of every child of our society.

 

The secondary school Mathematics Curriculum continues the development of the learning of mathematics in the secondary school. To enable students to cope confidently with the Mathematics needed in their future studies, workplaces or daily life in a technological and information-rich society, the National Curriculum Framework provides students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to achieve success in secondary school, the workplace, and daily life.

 

Mathematics is significant in a child’s daily life because we use a lot of what we were taught in our daily activities. For instance tiling floors may be done by figuring the size of the area. Being able to figure out percentages can come in handy when faced with nutrition labels. Road signs and recipe books feature fractions that tell us the distance to our destination or how much of an ingredient to put in a dish. Calculating monthly bills requires math. Placing pictures on a wall and making certain they are hanging straight takes some knowledge of geometry.

 

At Windsor College Girls, Mathematics seems to be one of the toughest subject areas to our students. The experiences of classroom teaching have shown how difficult it is at times to teach every class effectively, by giving each individual the help and encouragement she needs. As mentioned above, the acquisition of the least basic mathematical skills is vital to the life opportunities and achievements of individual citizens. For this reason, we as a team, with the approval of our Rector have given students opportunities to study ‘syllabus A’ at Form Four and Form Five levels since the past ten years.

 

The lessons are delivered in a lively style and in a simple language accessible to every student. The approach to certain topics are oversimplified and much repeatedly emphasized on work previously done Moreover, different teaching strategies are used in class to encourage teaching and learning to take place. HOD meetings are held so as to plan activities, discuss crucial issues relating to mathematics and take important decisions regarding the difficulties encountered with pupils in class and the different ways to assess students.