This Week’s Maths/Preparation for National 5 or Higher/Resource Links:

• S1/S2/S3 BGE HOMEWORK BOOKLETS (Password Protected)

• S1/S2/S3 Activities & Videos

• NATIONAL 5, HIGHER OR ADVANCED HIGHER PAST MATERIALS- Senior Resources (Password Protected)

• Past Papers (All Levels)

Brief summary and aims:

We aim to project Mathematics as a positive and enjoyable experience as well as an important part of the curriculum by:

• ensuring pupils are taught the mathematical and numerical skills required for life, learning, employment and further study.

• providing each pupil with the mathematical and numerical skills required for progression in other curriculum areas.

• ensuring pupils understand the importance of Mathematics and the role it plays in the world around them.

• encouraging pupils’ confidence, engagement and enjoyment in Mathematics

• supporting every pupil to progress and achieve to the best of their ability in mathematics.

Courses / subjects delivered at all stages:

S1-3 BGE Mathematics

S4-6 Senior Phase

• Mathematics (National 4, National 5, Higher, Advanced Higher)

• Lifeskills Mathematics (National 3, National 4, National 5)

• Statistics Unit (Higher)

Broad General Education (BGE) topics covered:

• Pupils progress through BGE at an appropriate level and pace.

• Almost all pupils will have experienced and achieved Third Level by end of S3, and many will have experience at Fourth Level before progression to Senior Phase in S4.

• A small number will consolidate Second level in S1 to improve progression to Third level.

• Pupils’ experiences are enhanced by a number of year group and whole school events including Numeracy Week, Pi Day, Numeracy Games Olympiad.

• In S2 pupils have an additional period where they focus on Numeracy across Learning, Life and Work.

• Homework is an integral part of learning experiences and enhances progress at all levels.

Mathematics Third Level

BLOCK 1:

• Rounding/Estimate/Whole Numbers

• Decimals

BLOCK 2:

• Negative Numbers

• Expressions and Equations

• Angles

• Probability

• Co-ordinates

BLOCK 3:

• Data Analysis

• Multiples, Factors and Primes

• Time, Distance, Speed

• Fractions, decimals and Percentages

• Money (1)

BLOCK 4:

• 2D Shape

• Symmetry

• Ratio and Proportion

• Money (2)

• Scale Drawing and Bearings

BLOCK 5:

• Powers and Roots

• Patterns and Relationships

• Perimeter and Area

• Circle (Circumference and Area)

• Volume

Web Links:

• CFE Third Level Materials

• Advanced Higher WikiSpace

• MathsRevision.com

• SQA – Mathematics National Qualification Information

• SQA – Mathematics Past Papers

• BBC Bitesize – Mathematics – Third Level

• BBC Bitesize – Mathematics – Fourth Level

• BBC Bitesize – Mathematics – National 4

• BBC Bitesize – Mathematics – National 5

• BBC Bitesize – Mathematics – Higher

• SQA – Applications of Mathematics National Qualification Information

• SQA – Applications of Mathematics Past Papers

• BBC Bitesize – Applications of Mathematics – National 4

• BBC Bitesize – Applications of Mathematics – National 5

• SQA – Statistics Unit National Qualification Information