Rational
 Mathematics is being used more increasingly in other subject areas such as Social Studies, Science and Technology.
 Children need to master mathematical concepts and skills to find answers to questions and problems which arise in everyday life.
 Children need to acquire and develop knowledge of shapes and measures, the ability to calculate and to see and use relationships.
 Mathematics can be a means whereby children are helped to think for themselves as they learn through their own activities and enjoy what they are
doing.
 Mathematics can help develop an inquiring mind.

General Aims
To assist pupils to:
 Understand and use mathematical language and symbols.
 See patterns and relationships in math and in their environment.
 Find common elements among Mathematical concepts.
 Search for, recognize and generate mathematic al ideas.
 Appreciate the role and application of mathematics in their daily activities.
 Understand the structure and organization of mathematics while developing proficiency in its processes and operations.