Maths
Head of Maths: Mrs J Thorburn (thorburnj@holmer.org.uk)
Maths Teacher - Mr S Evitts
Maths Teacher - Mrs S Dass
Maths Teacher - Mr P Tang (Deputy Head)
Maths Teacher - Mrs E Hill
Maths Teacher - Mr J Ortega
Maths Teacher - Mrs Z Cummins
Maths Teacher - Ms C Chavda
Maths Teacher - Mrs D Douglas (Assistant Headteacher)
The Maths Department continues to deliver superb results so that all students at our school achieve their potential.
The aims of the Maths Department are to ensurre that our students:
Are confident, analytical and problem-solving thinkers;
Question the world around them and unravel assumptions to arrive at their own logical conclusions;
Have the appreciation of mathematics through questioning and curiousity;
Develop the confidence and ability to apply mathematics to everyday situations.
Lessons
Our staff aim to deliver lessons that ensure students have a deep understanding of the subject and are encouraged to ask questions and communicate their understanding to their peers.
Assessment
All sets are tested regularly. These tests allow our students to reflect on their learning and plan the next steps in their studies.
Homework
All sets are supported by homework to give pupils the opportunity to assess their progress regularly.
Competitions
We encourage our students to enter UK wide competitions so that they develop into confident mathematicians