‘Number Rules the Universe’ (Pythagoras) The Mathematics Department at Dean Maguirc College has an excellent reputation for its Post-16 provision. In 2017, 100% of pupils who sat A-level Mathematics achieved grades A* – A, 50% achieving A* and 50% A. The training received through the study of ‘A’-level Mathematics provides our students with skills that […]

*This is a new course being offered at Dean Maguirc College. This CCEA specification caters for pupils who require knowledge of mathematics beyond GCSE Higher Level Maths and who are capable of working beyond the limits of the GCSE Maths specification. It is designed to broaden the experience of pupils whose mathematical ability is above […]

Acquisition of mathematical skills commonly referred to as numeracy is vital to the life opportunities and achievements of our young people. Research shows that problems with numeracy have a continuing adverse effect on people’s lives and that without at least a GCSE Grade C pass in Mathematics young people are left at a disadvantage in […]

Mathematics Each student at Dean Maguirc College is encouraged to develop a positive attitude to mathematics, a ‘Let’s do – Can do’ attitude and to work with confidence and enjoyment. Maths does have an image problem. It has long been socially acceptable to not be good at Maths, in fact until recent years it has […]