The school plan in Mathematics reflects the particular needs of the school community in St Colmcille's BNS, Swords, and it is based on a comprehensive review of the previous school plan. The review was undertaken with specific reference to the two headings, curriculum planning and organisational planning, which were examined separately, but are linked inextricably in practice.

Curriculum Planning

Teaching Materials

Teaching materials are required at all class levels, and it is important that the pupils experience a variety of materials which enables them to explore particular mathematical tasks.

Equipment

There is a plentiful supply of Mathematical equipment and it may be obtaining by requisitioning it from the appropriate post holder. (See list of post holders in Part 1 of School Plan)

Textbooks

The main series in use in the junior classes is Mothemogic, and there is also a range of ancillary Mathematical material such as Busy at Maths, Moths Mastery and Figure It Out. Computer generated material is available on the school intranet.

Calculators and computers

A set of calculators has been purchased and may be requisitioned from the post holder. Each class has a PC, and access to the IT room is time-tabled.

Mathematical Language and methodologies

These issues are addressed at a later stage in this document.

Assessment and Record Keeping

This topic is addressed at a later stage in this document.

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