Maths

Mission Statement

In our Maths Department we aim to provide a quality academic and practical education for all our students suited to their needs and abilities in a warm, caring and friendly environment.

We wish to develop a sense of interest and enjoyment in the learning of maths and instill in our students an understanding and appreciation of the importance of maths in everyday life and in furthering their education.

Aims & Objectives

To develop mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding needed for continuing education, life and work.
To enable learners to see connections within mathematics, between mathematics and to other subjects, and between mathematics and its applications to real life
To learn the fundamentals of problem solving and to apply these principles to everyday life
To enable students to deal with abstract teaching and to present solutions in a practical way
To promote students confidence and competence in using mathematical knowledge, language and skills
To further their powers of written and oral communication
To inculcate in students a positive attitude towards maths
To prepare students for their Junior and Leaving Certificate mathematics exams
To prepare a firm foundation for later studies,

Leaving Certificate Mathematics

The progression through Leaving Certificate Mathematics aims to develop mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding. Through their study of mathematics, students develop a flexible, disciplined way of thinking which enables them to solve problems in mathematical and real-world contexts.

The syllabus is provided at three levels – Higher, Ordinary and Foundation level and is also assessed at these levels. The subject is assessed with a final examination, by the State Examinations Commission.

Our Mathematics Department

• Ms Georgina Martin 
• Ms Mary Concar
• Ms Irene Nestor
• Ms Salome Egan
• Ms Elizabeth Glancy
• Mr Makhlouf Hounat
• Ms Laura Fleming
• Mr Shane Kiloran 

Support for Parents

We at Roscommon Community College Mathematics Department, understand the perceived challenges faced by students and their parents as they transition from primary to secondary maths.

Each year, at the end of September, we, the Maths teachers at RCC run a 1st Year Parent’s Maths Evening, for the parents of 1st year students. Over the course of the evening we dispel myths about maths in post primary school, while giving parents the tools, knowledge and the confidence, that will enable them to work with their child,  through this transition.

Extra-Curricular

We believe that students’ knowledge and understanding of Mathematics is enhanced by taking part in a number of extracurricular activities.

Khan Academy

An online learning hub, with a goal of creating an accessible place for people to be educated. The website generates problems based on skill level and performance to go along with the content. Students in RCC are encouraged to further develop their learning and understanding through Khan Academy.

Irish Maths Teachers Association Junior Maths Quiz

The Junior Maths Competition is held for 1st Year Students since 1994. It consists of a school round where multiple choice brain teasers are answered within a 40 minute period. Successful students are invited to a regional final.

Pi Day 14th March

Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. Various activities and challenges are run in RCC to mark this annual event.

A statistics competition run by the Central Statistics Office CSO, which encourage students to:

·       Work as a team

·       Investigate real questions using data

·       Use their calculation and graphical skills

·       Interpret statistical results

·       To develop skills in written communication.

Maths Week 

Takes place every year in October and strives to engage students in fun, interesting and challenging maths. Maths Week in RCC promotes, awareness, appreciation and understanding of maths through a huge variety of events and activities.