Numeracy

The D.F.E.S.'s national numeracy strategy has given an additional framework to the teaching of mathematics.

Children spend five hours a week engaged in various mathematical activities. These may be formal teaching of basic method, mental arithmetic, tables activities, textbook work, investigative and practical mathematics. We also try to incorporate more imaginative methods of teaching mathematics through games and real life situations. Older children are tested in tables, mental arithmetic and assessment papers on a regular basis to aid the teachers ongoing assessment of the child's progress.