Mathematics
Mathematics and Numeracy are important in our everyday lives. They equip us with the skills we need to interpret and analyse information, simplify and solve problems, assess risk and make informed decisions.
Mission Statement
- To maximise pupil achievement and attainment
- To ensure pupils acquire the full range of numeracy skills and abilities required for the modern world
- To motivate pupils and make learning enjoyable
- Teachers working colleagially at continuous improvement.
Broad General Education (BGE) - S1 to S3
During these years learners continue to work through the Experiences and outcomes of the Broad General Education, building and developing skills and knowledge gained in Primary school years. Ensuring the correct level is important in Mathematics and classes are set into ability groupings with pupils continuing to work through levels 1 to 4 of the Scottish Curriculum. The Experiences and Outcomes are structured with three main organisers, each of which can be divided into topics which are studied at each level:
- Number, Money, Measure
- Shape, Position, Movement
- Information Handling
- Numeracy Skills
Senior Phase
In years S4 -6 pupils will develop the knowledge and skills required to be successful in achieving National Qualifications at the end of each school year.
Mathematics courses at National 4 & 5 levels will develop the skills required to progress to the Higher Maths course and Advanced Higher Maths course.
Applications of Mathematics courses at National 4 & 5 levels develop the skills required to progress to the new Higher Applications of Maths.
Homework / Revision / Self Study for the Senior Phase.
It must be emphasised that Hard Work (not natural Ability) is the key to achieving in maths. Any pupil following the Higher level course is expected to dedicate at least 2 hours per week (starting in August) to homework tasks / independent revision.
