Mathematics S1 & S2

AIMS OF COURSE

Throughout S1 and S2 pupils follow a common course. Within each topic each pupil will have the opportunity to work at a level appropriate to his/her ability. The course aims to develop each pupil’s awareness of the importance of Mathematics in everyday life and to provide appropriate skills and strategies necessary for future learning.

COURSE CONTENT

The 5-14 National Guidelines for Mathematics outlines the main attainment outcomes which pupils should experience. Full details of the Guidelines can be found at www.ltscotland.org.uk .

All pupils will experience the important aspects of Mathematics at an appropriate level and will be equipped with the concepts, facts and techniques needed for success at Standard Grade.

Pupils will study:

Number, Money, Measure – concerned with methods of calculation, measurement and the development of algebraic knowledge and skills

Shape, Position, Movement – concerned with knowledge of 2 and 3 dimensional shape, position, angles and symmetry

Information Handling – concerned with collecting, organising, displaying and interpreting information.

All aspects of Number, Shape and Information Handing will involve Problem Solving

ASSESSMENT

Pupils will undertake assessments 3 times in S1, in November, January and May, and 3 times in S2 in October, March and May. Each assessment will focus mainly on Number, Shape and Information Handling topics undertaken since the previous assessment. Progress made throughout S1 and S2 will determine the Standard Grade course undertaken in S3.

COMMON COURSE FROM JUNE 2006

The course content to be covered in each block of work is listed below. Level related assessments will take place at the end of each block and National Assessments will take place at appropriate times throughout S1 and S2.

Many websites providing further information and activities related to the work done in S1&2 are given to pupils and are listed on notices in the Mathematics area.

Some of the most helpful are: www.ltscotland.org.uk www.mathsroom.co.uk www.waldomaths.com www.counton.org.uk