About Us

We promote Mathematics as an exciting and enjoyable subject through the use of groupwork, games and puzzles, class discusions, individual projects, computer technology and the enthusiasm and dedication of our committed staff.

"Through the increasing ability to take complex problems and break them down into small, manageable parts/steps, our pupils develop logical thinking, and ability to communicate, disseminate and resolve the complex situations that are arising in an ever increasingly confusing world. Furthermore they can then develop their analysis and conclusions to make sense of the chaos that life, society, science, engineering, etc. will present to them in the future"

"We want our students to experience the joy and beauty of mathematics through games and puzzles."

Why do we study Maths in the first place?

Mathematics teaches us a way of thinking. It provides the tools for making informed decisions throughout our lives both inside and out of the classroom. At Madras College the Mathematics department is committed to helping every pupil achieve their full potential in the subject. This involves a fantastic range of courses covering everything from telling the time to advanced integration techniques.

In its simplest form, Mathematics helps make sure you receive the correct change in shops, what time you will arrive at your destination on the bus or helps you decide if the multipack of crisps really is a great bargain.
Mathematics will have an important impact on larger problems throughout life, is that credit card really good value? What size of mortgage can you afford? Should you be looking for another job?

Mathematics will provide the tools for weighing up and processing this information, allowing informed decisions to be made. The Mathematics department prides itself on promoting logical thinking, practical experimentation and investigation skills to ensure its students become expert problem solvers and thinkers.