Maths News

Mathematics Student of the Week

Congratulations Abbey Shortis, who is our maths student of the week. Abbey is new to St Joseph’s this year and has been really successful, demonstrating a large amount of growth (average 367%) and a very high level of accuracy. 

Mr Leslie interviewed Abbey to find out more about her approach:

How is maths at St Joseph’s different to your previous experience?

It’s a little different to my previous school. I am used to all students learning from a teacher up the front using a whiteboard. I really like that at St Joseph’s every student can work at their own pace in maths. We can also work at our own level. Maths Pathway is a more independent form of learning. I really like that my mum can track my progress in real time. She can see if I have completed all my modules for the cycle and can celebrate with me when I get a good growth score.

What is motivating you this year?

Having a goal! I am really keen to do maths methods next year. I only have 40 modules left to meet the entry requirements, but I want to do more than this so I am really well prepared. I am aiming for between 7 and 12 modules each cycle. This means I often complete some of the modules at home. My brother has been really helpful when I get stuck at home.

What has helped you to be successful this year?

The mini-lessons I’ve had with Mr Armfield and Mrs Russell have really helped me. They gather a small group of us who are all ready to learn the same thing and teach us the concept. If we don’t understand, they keep persisting until we get it.

High Growth Junior Students

Congratulations to the following junior students who achieved a high level of growth on their most recent test.

Rhys Leslie