Head of Mathematics: Mrs M. Mann

mmann@edgemeadhigh.org.za

Mission statement:

• to encourage more learners to continue with Mathematics in FET phase
• to ensure more learners matriculate with Mathematics as a subject
• to develop each learner to their full potential in Mathematics

The Mathematics advantage:

• more post matric career options
• a sense of personal achievement when passing matric Mathematics
• discipline in work ethos and logical thought processes

Involvement:

In order to achieve, Mathematics learners need determination and motivation

Learners must be prepared to spend many hours practicing in order to get to grips with the concepts

What is offered for the above-average Mathematics learners:

• Advanced Mathematics is  offered to Matric level. The senior teachers are involved with teaching this after-hours. It has tremendous advantages for those learners taking Mathematics in the first year of University. The co-ordinator of these courses is Mr Brits

If not Maths, then what? – see Mathematical Literacy