Mathematics
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Latest Update
Please see our “Mathematics links and resources” page to view a list of revision topics for upcoming formal assessments in December.
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Mathematics equips us with the skills we need to interpret and analyse information, simplify and solve problems, assess risk and make informed decisions.
Students are encouraged to practice and consolidate skills at home by revising notes and using websites. Formal homework is given regularly to review class work and prepare for written assessments.
S1 Curriculum for Excellence
In S1 students get Mathematics for 4 periods a week. During the year most students will cover the Third Level experiences and outcomes for the following contexts: Number, Money and Measurement, Shape, Position and Movement and Information Handling. Please see our course outlines for Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3.
S2 Curriculum for Excellence
In S2 students get Mathematics for 4 periods a week. During the year most students will cover the Third Level experiences and outcomes for the following contexts: Number, Money and Measurement, Shape Position and Movement and Information Handling.
Some students will extend to level 4.
Please see our course outlines for Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3.
S3 Curriculum for Excellence
In S3 students get Mathematics for 4 periods a week. During the year most students will cover the Third or Fourth Level experiences and outcomes for the following contexts: Number, Money and Measurement, Shape Position and Movement and Information Handling.
S4 National Qualifications
In S4 students get Mathematics for 4 periods a week. Students will continue to study Mathematics with a view to being presented at National 3, National 4 or National 5 depending on their progress in S3.
- National 3 Applications of Mathematics with units on Manage Money and data, Shape, Space and Measure, and Numeracy. Students will sit 4 unit assessments over the course of the year.
- National 4 Applications of Mathematics with units on Finances and Statistics, Geometry and Measure, and Numeracy. Students will sit 4 unit assessments over the course of the year.
- National 4 Mathematics with units on Expressions and Formulae, Relationships and Numeracy. Students will sit 4 unit assessments over the course of the year.
- National 5 Mathematics with units on Expressions and Formulae, Relationships and Applications. Students will sit a final exam, consisting of two papers, or 3 unit assessments to gain unit passes.
S5/6 (6 Periods Per Week)
- National 5 Mathematics. Students will sit a final exam, consisting of two papers, or 3 unit assessments to gain unit passes.
- National 5 Applications of Mathematics. Students will sit a final exam, consisting of two papers, or 3 unit assessments to gain unit passes.
- Higher Mathematics. Students will sit a final exam, consisting of two papers, or 3 unit assessments to gain unit passes.
- High Statistics: assessed by one unit assessment.
- Award in Personal Finance
S6 (6 Periods Per Week)
- Advanced Higher Mathematics. Students must pass 3 unit assessments before sitting the final exam.
Out with the classroom we offer our pupils many experiences. They include:
- P7 Enterprising Maths Competition: Every year we invite all P7 pupils from our feeder primaries to compete in a morning of maths activities.
- UK Junior, Intermediate and Senior Maths Challenge Competition: Pupils from S1-S6 compete in a national maths competition.
- Enterprising Maths Competition: Pupils from S3 and S4 compete in team challenges.
- After school revision classes.
Sections
Staff
| Sarah Batten | Teacher |
| Denise Blair | Curriculum Leader |
| Eilidh Clarke | Teacher |
| Michael Gray | Teacher |
| Holly Maxey | Teacher |
| Jason McCord | Teacher |
| Jenny Muir | Teacher |
| Ray O'Donnell | Teacher |
| Rachel Raine | Teacher |
