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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..

Colourful calculator books pencils ruler and protractor arranged on light brown desk

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

Girl looks outward in a sunny field

Girl looks outward in a sunny field

Boy solves maths problem on whiteboard

Boy solves maths problem on whiteboard

Centre of a wave

Centre of a wave

The study of tides uses trigonometry

Little green clock

Little green clock

Green plant with fractal pattern

Green plant with fractal pattern

Primary school kids standing against yellow wall

Primary school kids standing against yellow wall

Calculator

Calculator

Boy peering above book

Boy peering above book

Yellow measuring tape

Yellow measuring tape

Ferris wheel against blue sky

Ferris wheel against blue sky

Protractor and geometry set

Protractor and geometry set

Inside car hanging dice near wheel

Inside car hanging dice near wheel

Child playing chess

Child playing chess

Girl swinging into sunset

Girl swinging into sunset

Pyramids of Egypt

Pyramids of Egypt

Abacus

Abacus

Computer chips and circuit

Computer chips and circuit

Yellow symmetric spiral

Yellow symmetric spiral

Line graph for stocks and finance

Line graph for stocks and finance

Boy looking with face close to world globe

Boy looking with face close to world globe

Curious girl holding one eye to magnifying glass

Curious girl holding one eye to magnifying glass

Symmetric layout of basketball court

Symmetric layout of basketball court

Old geography and cartography instruments on map

Old geography and cartography instruments on map

Pencils in a jar

Pencils in a jar

MATHS IS ALL AROUND US!

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