1. Maths is………..
BRILLIANT

2. FUN
EXCITING
REWARDING
CHALLENGING
USEFUL

3. Maths as a subject often suffers from
having a bad image.
According to the NCETM “in English
society today there exists an essentially
negative set of attitudes towards
Mathematics” which are “regularly
rehearsed by the media, in the pub and
the school playground”.
Researchers talk about an “alarming phenomenon” of
increasingly negative attitudes towards mathematics.
In particular, it is thought that girls “irrespective of
their age or nationality are less positive in their beliefs
about their personal competence [in mathematics]”.

4. The “image problem” is by no means
insurmountable.
Our students enjoy maths and maths
lessons.
They participate in lunchtime and after school clubs.
They take part in online challenges at home.
We need your help to build
on this momentum and
further encourage our
students

5. 1. Talk about mathematics and
numeracy in a positive way.
2. As tutors, encourage your tutees to
use the online resources at home.
3. Look for ways to develop numeracy
within your subject area.

6. 1. Talk about mathematics and
numeracy in a positive way.
2. As tutors, encourage your tutees to
use the online resources at home.
3. Look for ways to develop numeracy
within your subject area.