James Gillespie’s High School Mathematics Faculty James Gillespie’s High School

S1 Maths Class Structure Grouped by similar mathematical skill level Based on information from our primary colleagues More information emailed in August

Broad General Education Mathematics Progression Pathways Senior Phase Broad General Education S3/4 S5 S6 Advanced Higher Pure Red Course National 5 Higher AH Statistics Blue Course National 4 National 5 Higher National 4 National 5 National 3 Life Skills Green Course Personal Finance Please note, these pathways are only an example of possible progression. Due to the nature of Curriculum for excellence, a pupil may move between the different coloured courses during their broad general education to best accommodate their development. In the senior phase it is possible for pupils to complete internally assessed courses at different rates based on their individual needs. Also, in some cases, the senior phase courses which have external exams can be completed over two academic sessions.

Curriculum Curriculum delivery is changing! Prioritised based on skills required for success at senior phase

Communication and Support Emails August – once pupils are aware of their course Prior to exams Website Variety of resources will be available to support home learning and consolidation

Assessment and Feedback A pupil should always know where they are and what they need to do next Formative assessment ongoing throughout the year Emails sent well in advance of exams Pupils given opportunity to reflect on the assessment and share that information with home

Home Learning Whole School Policy Formal home learning activities Consolidation

You and Your Maths Think about what you have learned after a Maths lesson. Talk to your parent/carer or siblings about it or write a daily diary. That way you are more likely to understand and remember it. Making mistakes is a great way to learn! Take part and never feel bad about a wrong answer, that is when you learn something new.

Don’t Label Yourself and Others! You are not ‘good’ or ‘bad’ at maths. You are just in different places on your journey of discovery of mathematics Never make someone feel bad for knowing less maths then you. Being the first person to be able to explain a new thing to someone is a privilege!

ASK FOR HELP!!!! Most Importantly: Never sit quietly stuck on a question, we are here to and want to help you.