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Studying mathematics develops skills that can help with learning in diverse fields
WHY
POLYMATH?
Deriving from Greek, today we use the word polymath for someone who is knowledgeable in a variety of subjects.
Mathematics and polymath share the same stem math- from the Greek word manthanein ("to learn").
We believe mathematics can be a vehicle for the general learning process.
We want to put the math into polymath..
We believe that mathematics develops a way of thinking that helps learning in many subjects.
LOGICAL REASONING skills help students ANALYSE information and make sound judgments.
THINKING CRITICALLY helps kids EXPLAIN the how and why of things, and RECOGNISE PATTERNS to APPLY to similar situations. GENERALISING IDEAS to new situations and ADAPTING for important differences means students are THINKING CREATIVELY.
Mathematics helps kids SEE DETAILS and OPENS MINDS to IMAGINE more possibilities and alternatives.
We create an environment that nurtures a positive attitude to learning through mathematics.
Mathematics helps kids develop a GROWTH MINDSET, and see mistakes as a natural part of the LEARNING PROCESS, rather than an end or failure. PERSISTENCE and RESILIENCE make students better learners overall.
INDEPENDENT work develops student CONFIDENCE to try new things. Mathematical challenges become an opportunity to PROBLEM SOLVE, and COMMUNICATE THEIR IDEAS to each other.
"There is geometry in the humming of the strings. There is music in the spacing of the spheres. "
- PYTHAGORAS
ANCIENT GREEK MATHEMATICIAN & PHILOSOPHER
MATHS IS ALL AROUND US!