Welcome to Maths!
Jackie Madden
I am Jackie Madden and I teach KS4 (Years 10 and 11) mathematics at Maharishi School’s secondary phase. My background is in scientific quantitative analysis, the display of data and writing reports, in which I worked for over 20 years. I am now in my 8th year as a mathematics teacher and enjoy developing my teaching skills by learning how different students understand and interpret different mathematical topics.
Mathematics is the study of shape, patterns and relationships. We work towards the GCSE 1-9 EdExcel mathematics syllabus which all pupils sit in year 11.
Ramon Garcia
My name is Ramon Garcia and I will be taking on the role of KS3 maths teacher at Maharishi School. As a dedicated secondary maths teacher, my goal is to ignite a genuine passion for maths in my students. I firmly believe that mastering these subjects is vital for young learners as they form the bedrock for their future success.
In my role as a Key Stage 3 maths teacher, I aim to help students expand upon their foundational knowledge and delve into more intricate mathematical concepts. The curriculum we follow is formulated by the National Centre for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (NCETM) and is designed to cultivate problem-solving, logical reasoning and abstract thinking skills in students. This prepares them to meet the challenges of Key Stage 4, laying the foundation for a successful and influential path in various career paths. I will work alongside Jackie Madden to ensure the best possible results at the end of KS4 in the GCSE examinations.
As we are a small school we teach all subjects in mixed ability year groups, which is now being encouraged in larger schools as it encourages ALL children to reach for higher understanding. We set high standards at our school and we encourage students to take responsibility for their learning. Regular assessment each half term allows both myself, Mr Garcia and the pupils to monitor their progress and make appropriate adjustments to stay on track to achieve the best grade they can.
Mathematics is a basic life skill and the quantitative skills, abstract reasoning and problem-solving taught at Maharishi School provides the basis for success and leadership in a range of careers. We encourage participation in events such as World Pi Day, UKMT Team Maths Challenges and the University of Liverpool MEM Maths Master Classes, along with internal weekly year group maths and problem solving challenges.
The regular practice of TM promotes calmness and clarity of thinking, which have been shown to increase concentration and educational attainment in subjects including mathematics.
