Mathematics

RHS Learner Qualities

The RHS Learner Qualities are at the very core of everything we do in Mathematics! We take great pride in our emphasis on tenacity, perseverance and risk taking. Girls learn there is often a number of ways to solve a problem. They develop the skills to try new approaches if at first they don’t succeed. They explore different avenues, communicating and debating appropriate techniques and provide convincing and well constructing mathematical arguments and justifications.

Co-curricular

The Maths department work closely with Science and Computing to promote STEM at RHS. We run a variety of outreach events, focusing on problem solving and code breaking. We provide opportunities for girls to participate in the UKMT Maths challenges and have recently started the ‘Mirzakhani Club’ at Key Stage 4 and above to provide more opportunities for girls to become adept at problem solving. We run a number of trips to enjoy guest speakers at Maths Inspiration talks, as well as days out to Oxford University for Maths Enrichment events. We thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to embrace national and international events such as Women in Engineering and Pi Day, the latter being an excellent opportunity to showcase the interrelated nature of Maths and its relevance to all other aspects of learning. We have also enjoyed writing Haiku poetry about Pi, exploring links between Pi and Art and exploring Pi in nature and music.

‘I enjoy that there is lots of ways to work things out and try new things. There is also so much in maths, you are sure to find something you enjoy!’

Year 7 student