Maths sets

Is your (not-so) little one heading off to secondary school? Then you’ll want to pick up a maths set as part of their school supplies. A geometry set is integral to the junior cert and leaving cert maths curriculum, and its contents are used for geometry, trigonometry, graphs with coordinates or plots and much more. By physically drawing and measuring with a compass, protractor or set square on their maths notepads, students can visually understand equations.  

Mathematical set contents and uses

A maths set typically contains the following items: 

• Compass – for drawing circles and arcs. 

• Protractor – for measuring and drawing angles. 

• Set squares – for drawing right angles (90°) and other common angles (like 45°, 30°, 60°). 

• Ruler – for measuring and drawing straight lines. 

• Pencil and eraser – for sketching and correcting work. 

• Sharpener – to keep the pencil fine for accurate work. 

The contents of geometry sets are also used in other practical subjects at secondary level and even at third level, including technical drawing, construction or other design subjects.  

Geometry set use beyond the classroom!

Maths sets aren’t just for the classroom! A geometry set is a handy tool to measure tricky shapes and angles in your home, garden, or office. Whether you’re arranging furniture, checking corners, planning a circular garden bed, or marking patterns for DIY projects, a protractor, compass, or set square can prove a useful tool for helping you design the best interior or exterior layout! 

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If you’ve run out of a pencil or eraser, there’s no need to buy a whole new geometry set—just replace the item. We stock basic maths sets, including rulers, and the popular Helix Oxford maths set tin to keep everything neat and accessible.

Other useful products

School notebooks

Cutting rulers

Drawing stencils

Document files