Figure 1.--he boys are intently working on some maths problems. This kind of serious work is common in prep school classrooms.
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Figure 1.--he boys are intently working on some maths problems. This kind of serious work is common in prep school classrooms. |
Maths is one of the core subjects. The approach to maths varies from school to school, but almost most place a strong emphasis on numeracy. Here a major factor in the effectiveness of maths instruction is the small class sizes. Many schools have adopted special maths education schemes. A range of activities involving the class, small groups, or individuals working alone are used to develop basic mumerical skills. Younger children are encouraged to perform basic subtractin and addition skills mentally and are expected to be familiar with the addition and subtraction facts to twenty. Form 4 students are normally expected to learn their times tables. Older children may be streamed so that more advanced mathematics can be presengted to the more advanced children and the others concentrate on developing the more basic skills. The maths program takes into account the requirements of GCSE.
