Mathematics Honours College
An Elite and Rigorous Program in Mathematics
Helping to Bridge the Achievement Gap
Helping All Students Connect and Engage with Mathematics
An elite and rigorous academic program in mathematics within each high school.
Goals
The Honours Colleges will, among other things:
- Bridge the achievement gap in CSEC mathematics passes across the parish and the country.
- Help students explain and learn mathematics on their own.
- Give students the confidence to provide peer mentoring and peer tutoring to other students at their grade level and lower grade levels.
- Allow students to enjoy mathematics and develop patience and persistence when solving problems.
- Help students master the mathematics necessary for further studies and employment.
- Provide more demanding topics, stimulating discussions, study options, and engaging thesis projects
Fun Fact
Research has shown that one of the best predictors of career success after college is the number of mathematics courses taken. It is a better predictor than is college major or grade point average.
Mathematics Honours College
and
St. Thomas Mathematics Olympiad
Creating a new generation of thinkers
All Schools
- Yallahs High School
- Paul Bogle High School
- Seaforth High School
- Robert Lightbourne High School
- Morant Bay High School
- St. Thomas Technical High School
- Happy Grove High School (Portland)
Participating Schools
- Yallahs High School
- Paul Bogle High School
- Robert Lightbourne High School
- Morant Bay High School
- St. Thomas Technical High School
2019 Rankings
Percent of Students with 5+ Passes in Mathematics and/or English
| Morant Bay High School | 88.4 |
| St. Thomas Technical High School | 17.8 |
| Happy Grove High School | 17.7 |
| Seaforth High School | 14.6 |
| Yallahs High School | 5.2 |
| Paul Bogle High | 1.5 |
| Robert Lightbourne High School | 0.7 |
5-Year Goal for All High Schools By 2027
Innovation and Support Encouraging Independent Math Thinkers
Use of Technology will:
- Foster online collaboration with other students.
- Provide curriculum support and additional information to students
- Promote better organization and help students keep track of their assignments
- Allow students to receive and view assignments online and submit their work via e-mail rather than being required to print them
- Improve the review process
- Improve students’ computer skills
- Make learning more interesting for technology-savvy students
Peer Tutoring creates an academic atmosphere which encourages communication and teamwork, while providing students an opportunity to learn and grow from one another. Peer tutors are often able to take complicated or confusing topics and explain them in a more clear and accessible manner. Students learn in many different ways and giving them a fresh perspective on class materials they are struggling with can sometimes bridge the gap between bewilderment and comprehension.
Master Math Teacher
Honours College Director
Expert and dedicated teachers with the knowledge of mathematics, knowledge of students, and knowledge of instructional practices.
The St. Thomas Mathematics Olympiad will help to improve confidence and academic performance, foster an interest in math and improve the mathematical skills of participants through team-based competitions, help students become more proficient in the subject, master concepts and comprehend tricky questions effortlessly.
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