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Mathematics Education

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Living in the 21 century, an information age, we always face new knowledge and challenges.
In order to keep up with the rapid development of technologies and the fast-paced society,
students need to develop their capabilities to learn how to learn, think and analyze critically,
solve problems and communicate with others effectively so that they can overcome challenges
now and in the future. Studying Mathematics helps students think in a logical, rational,
deductive and analytical way. We always aim to make studies more interesting and at the
same time to foster the generic skills covered in the curriculum.

In our school, there are three specific subjects offered by the Mathematics Department. They
are Mathematics (F.1 to F.6), Mathematics Extended Module 1 (F.4 to F.6) and Mathematics
Extended Module 2 (F.4 to F.6).

The Mathematics curriculum requires students to learn and explore mathematical knowledge
through activities and the use of various learning tools, such as measuring tools, calculators
and computer software. Various forms of assessment are used to evaluate the abilities of
students. These assessments include classwork, homework, reading assignment, lesson
observation of students’ performance, short quizzes, tests and examinations. The aim of all
these assessments is to help teachers know what students have acquired and what they have

YEARS OF EXCELLENCE not. We have also developed a computer programme for analyzing students’ performance in
the HKDSE Examination.

The Mathematics Society has organized various activities to enhance students’ interest in
40 Mathematics. For example, Inter-Class Mathematics Competition, Mathematics, Science and

Technology Week, Mock Examination Papers practice are organized every year. Moreover,
we participate in various inter-school competitions which include the Secondary School
Mathematics and Science Competition, the Hong Kong Youth Mathematical High Achievers
Selection Contest, the Hua Xia Cup Mathematical Olympiad Competition, Pui Ching
Middle School Invitational Mathematics Competition, the Statistical Project Competition for
Secondary School Students, etc. Numerous prizes have been won by our students who are
able to fully exercise their mathematical knowledge and skills in the competitions.

Catering for learning diversities is always our challenge. We strive to maximize the
opportunities to learn for all students including both the less academically-inclined and the
gifted ones. Flexible teaching methods and strategies are adopted and they are supplemented
with adequate teaching aids like e-devices which facilitate a wide application of e-Learning in
lessons. There are also Mathematics Remedial Classes, Enhancement Classes and Weekend
Tutorial Classes tailored for students of different abilities. In addition, Mathematics Olympiad
Classes are held to provide elite training. A self-learning platform is set up to enable students
to learn at their own pace and promote their self-regulated learning.

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