Mathematics is the study of quantity, structure, space, and change and mathematicians seek out patterns and formulate new conjectures. At QEGS, Mathematics is one of the Core Subjects and a vital tool in trying to make sense of the world around us. It is the language of the sciences and plays a fundamental, often unseen, role, in many aspects of modern life – from understanding air and space travel, to modelling the spread of diseases, to ensuring the security of credit card details on the internet.
The teachers in the Mathematics Department foster a spirit of enquiry and we employ a variety of boy-friendly methodologies to elicit the best progress from each individual student, from playing mathematical games, to setting mathematical challenges, to hands-on practical work. Boys know that help is always available to support them in their studies, and older students often work with younger students to help them develop their skills.
Above all, students at QEGS enjoy their study of Mathematics, at the appropriate level, and understand the relevance of the concepts they encounter, whether or not they choose to study the subject beyond GCSE. We aim to help prepare them for life beyond school with a strong basis in mathematical skills and knowledge.
Mr Mark Fitzsimons (Head of Department)
Mr Dan Burrows
Mr Dane N Gratrick
Mr John M Grieve
Mr Pete McWilliam
Mrs Elizabeth J Peace (Faculty Coordinator)
Mrs Julie A Satari (Faculty Coordinator)