Foundation Math Club 2.35

Maths exists in the petals of flowers, the rhythms of raindrops and the social networks that connect us;
Ask mathematicians what mathematics is and they will generally tell you it is the study and exploration of patterns. Ask schoolchildren what mathematics is and they will usually tell you it is a vast collection of rules that have to be remembered.
Why are their descriptions so different? The reason is this: schoolchildren rarely experience real mathematics. Instead of posing questions, solving real and interesting problems, using and applying methods, and investigating patterns and relationships, children spend their time watching a teacher demonstrate methods and then practising them.
The Mission of the Foundation Math Club is to provide a rigorous and innovative academic program focused on mathematics, which inspires and empowers students lets them understand and appreciate the mathematics they are studying; that they can read it, write it, explore it, and communicate it with confidence; and that they will be able to use mathematics as they need to.