“My child can’t do maths but that’s OK because I couldn’t do maths either!” Has it really become socially acceptable for children and parents to admit that they can’t do maths? At Barrow Hills this is definitely not the case as we perceive the understanding and application of mathematics as one of the most important life skills.
I studied mathematics because I have always seen it as beautiful; it develops the mind and underpins the study of almost all other subjects. It is a necessary component of many jobs, helping us to become successful citizens. I was fortunate to grow up in a family of mathematicians and we would regularly discuss mathematics and its great impact on our society around the dinner table.