Welcome to the Department of Mathematics at Dalziel High School.

"Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas"
Albert Einstein

"Number rules the universe and Number is the ruler of forms and ideas"
Pythagoras

Mathematics Staff

• Mr Ian McLaren (Principal Teacher)
• Mrs Liz Kelly (Depute Head Teacher)
• Mrs Pauline Allison (Depute Head Teacher)
• Mrs Pat Mitchell
• Mr Kenny MacLellan
• Mr Douglas Hay
• Mrs Jackie Donnachie
• Mr Jonathan Black
• Mr Gary Withey
• Miss Ann Marie Smillie (Maths & Physics)
• Mr Brian Butler (Principal Teacher - Pupil Support)

Mathematics has a vital role to play in the school curriculum. It is a rich and most stimulating subject with the capacity to fascinate and engage our young people. The skills we teach are relevant to many other subjects as well as being vital to people in their everyday lives. Today maths is needed in many jobs and professions including business, science, and engineering. The trades also have a need for mathematical skills and knowledge, particularly in construction.

The study of Mathematics develops logical reasoning, analysis, problem-solving skills and the ability to think in abstract ways, as well as offering opportunities for creativity. Mathematics is an ever expanding body of knowledge, skills, concepts and techniques essential in the efficient handling of information and the solution of problems.