MATHEMATICS

Mathematics - S

Aims

All pupils follow a Standard Grade course in Mathematics. The aims of the course are:

1. to enable pupils to develop, to the limit of their capability, the mathematical skills and understanding required for adult life, for employment and for further study and training;
2. to provide all pupils with challenges that are attainable and with the opportunity to reach their highest levels of performance.

Content and Structure

Mathematics is a problem solving activity which draws its subject matter from a wide range of topics in the traditional fields of Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra and Trigonometry.

Based on their progress during S1 and S2, pupils will be placed initially in either a Foundation/General Course or General/Credit Course. During S3 their progress will be monitored by using a carefully structured programme of assessments, and teaching approaches will be varied to ensure that each pupil is presented with mathematical work at an appropriate level.

Assessment

Assessments, and reports, are based on achievements in three elements:

• Knowledge and Understanding;
• Reasoning and Enquiry