Mathematics is part of everyday life. Mathematical skills and understanding can be used as tools in many situations to make judgments about quantity, distance, size, time and shape.
Acquiring the knowledge and skills of mathematics is essential for all Solomon Island school children to fully participate in life, both at school, and in the future, as adults.
In order to cope with the changes they will face, learners must be able to apply their skills to suit different situations and they must be able to solve problems using different mathematical strategies.