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MATHS DEPARTMENT TEAM (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
Mr G Stewart - Teacher of Mathematics
Miss N Weatherston - Teacher of Mathematics
Miss L Hamilton - Teacher of Mathematics
Mrs S Murray - Faculty Head of Mathematics, Numeracy & Computing
Mrs K Hill - Teacher of Pupil Support (Numeracy)
Mr M Jones - Teacher of Mathematics
Click here to see our qualification pathways for Mathematics.
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The department provides jotters and various other equipment and resources for use in and out of class, but all pupils are expected to bring a pencil and have their own calculator.
We encourage pupils to participate in mathematical activities/competitions including:-
All pupils will continue to work through the Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) Levels for mathematics and numeracy as part of their Broad General Education.
This follows on from their work done in primary school, where it is anticipated that most pupils will have covered and be secure in Second Level mathematics and numeracy by the end of Primary 7.
The following guide will help form an understanding of how most pupils are expected to progress in mathematics in the Junior Phase (S1 to S3):
Notes: Some pupils may be reported as being secure at Fourth Level before the end of S3. Some pupils may need more time to become secure at Third Level.
Overview
Pupils in S1, S2 and S3 follow a course of study which allows various opportunity to progress through the Curriculum for Excellence Numeracy and Mathematics experiences and outcomes of Broad General Education and they are assessed using the Benchmarks for Numeracy and Mathematics.
At this level learning in mathematics enables young people to:
S1 follows five programs over their year:-
Program 1 - Whole numbers
Program 2 - Statistics & Symmetry
Program 3 - Negatives, coordinates and algebra
Program 4 - Decimals, money and proportion
Program 5 - Fractions, percentages, ratio and probability
S2 follows five programs over their year:-
Program 6 - Perimeter, volume, conversion, proportion and circle
Program 7 - Time, multiples, factors, primes, powers, roots, Pythagoras
Program 8 - Expressions, equations, patterns, sequences and straight line
Program 9 - Angles, bearings, scale and trigonometry
The Course, including the freestanding Numeracy Unit at SCQF level 3, motivates and challenges learners to apply mathematical and numerical skills in real-life contexts. It covers number, money, shape, space, and measurement, helping learners interpret data and solve everyday problems. The Course builds confidence, develops skills for learning, life, and work, and encourages a positive attitude toward further study in mathematics and related areas.
The course consists of three units:
For each unit there is a Unit Assessment - this will test competency.
To achieve the National 3 Lifeskills Mathematics Course, learners must pass all of the required Unit Assessments. Units are assessed as pass or fail by the school (following SQA external quality assurance to meet national standards).
National 3 Courses are not graded and there is no final exam in the SQA Exam Diet in May.
Assessment (or ‘evidence of learning’) may be gathered through class work, tests, oral evidence, computer-generated class work, photographs. Learners may use these to build a portfolio to show their progress through the Units.
On successful completion of this Course, the learner could progress to embarking on the National 4 Applications of Mathematics course.
The purpose of the National 4 Applications of Mathematics Course is to motivate and challenge learners by enabling them to think through real-life situations involving mathematics and to form a plan of action based on logic.
The Course develops confidence in being able to handle mathematical processes and information in a range of real-life contexts. The Course also enables learners to make informed decisions based on data presented in a variety of forms.
The mathematical skills within this Course are underpinned by numeracy and are designed to develop learners’ skills in mathematical reasoning relevant to learning, life and work.
The Course aims to:
In addition, learners will have the opportunity to develop generic and transferable skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work. These include numeracy, thinking skills, literacy and employability.
The general aim of this Unit is to develop learners’ numerical and information handling skills to solve straightforward, real-life problems involving number, money, time and measurement. As learners tackle real-life problems, they will decide what numeracy skills to use and how to apply those skills to an appropriate level of accuracy. Learners will also interpret graphical data and use their knowledge and understanding of probability to identify solutions to straightforward real-life problems involving money, time and measurement. Learners will use their solutions to make and explain decisions.
Learners who complete this Unit will be able to:
This Unit is a mandatory Unit of the National 4 Mathematics Course and the National 4 Applications of Mathematics Course and is also available as a free-standing Unit. The Unit Specification should be read in conjunction with the Unit Support Notes, which provide advice and guidance on delivery, assessment approaches and development of skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work. Exemplification of the standards in this Unit is given in Unit Assessment Support.
The general aim of this Unit is to develop skills that focus on the use of mathematical ideas and strategies that can be applied to managing finance and statistics in straightforward real-life contexts. This includes using skills in budgeting as well as skills in organising and presenting data, to explain solutions and/or draw conclusions. The Outcomes cover aspects of finance and statistics in real-life situations requiring mathematical reasoning.
The general aim of this Unit is to develop skills that focus on the use of mathematical ideas and strategies that can be applied to geometry and measurement in straightforward real-life contexts. This includes using skills in interpreting and in using shape, space and measures to determine and explain solutions. The Outcomes cover aspects of geometry and measurement in real-life situations requiring mathematical reasoning.
National Courses reflect Curriculum for Excellence values, purposes and principles. They offer flexibility, provide more time for learning, more focus on skills and applying learning, and scope for personalisation and choice.
Every course provides opportunities for candidates to develop breadth, challenge and application. The focus and balance of assessment is tailored to each subject area.
Mathematics engages learners of all ages, interests and abilities. Learning mathematics develops logical reasoning, analysis, problem-solving skills, creativity and the ability to think in abstract ways. It uses a universal language of numbers and symbols, which allows us to communicate ideas in a concise, unambiguous and rigorous way.
The National 5 Applications of Mathematics course explores the applications of mathematical techniques and skills in everyday situations, including financial matters, statistics, and measurement. The skills, knowledge and understanding in the course also support learning in other curriculum areas, such as technology, health and wellbeing, science, and social studies.
The purpose of the National 5 Applications of Mathematics course is to motivate and challenge candidates by enabling them to think through real-life situations involving mathematics and to form a plan of action based on logic.
The mathematical skills within this course are underpinned by numeracy, and designed to develop candidates’ mathematical reasoning skills in areas relevant to learning, life and work. The course aims to:
Course information (Irvine Royal)
The National 5 Mathematics Course builds on the principles and practice of experiences and outcomes of Mathematics and Numeracy. Mathematics is important in everyday life, allowing us to make sense of the world around us and to manage our lives. Using Mathematics enables us to model real-life situations and make connections and informed predictions. It equips us with the skills we need to interpret and analyse information, simplify and solve problems, assess risk and make informed decisions.
Mathematics: Expressions and Formulae The general aim of this Unit is to develop skills linked to mathematical expressions and formulae. These include the manipulation of abstract terms, the simplification of expressions and the evaluation of formulae. The Outcomes cover aspects of number, algebra, geometry and reasoning.
Mathematics: Relationships The general aim of this Unit is to develop skills linked to mathematical relationships. These include solving and manipulating equations, working with graphs and carrying out calculations on the lengths and angles of shapes. The Outcomes cover aspects of algebra, geometry, trigonometry and reasoning.
Mathematics: Applications The general aim of this Unit is to develop skills linked to applications of mathematics. These include using trigonometry, geometry, number processes and statistics within real-life contexts. The Outcomes cover aspects of these skills and also skills in reasoning.
The National 5 Mathematics course is assessed and graded (A-D) with a final end of year exam in the SQA Exam diet in May each year.
The course assessment will be structured as follows:
Homework plays a vital role in the successful completion of the course. Pupils will be expected to complete all set homework, and organise their time to revise topics regularly. Self study skills are important when embarking on a National Qualification course. A scientific calculator is also required for this course.
On successful completion of this Course, the learner could progress to embarking on the Higher Mathematics course.
The Higher Applications course prepares learners for modern careers.
Learning skills on spreadsheets and industry standard statistics software give great employability skills. Transferrable planning and project management skills are built into the course. Financial skills developed at National 5 are expanded upon to broaden their use. Research Project gives opportunities for personal enquiry into interesting topics and a chance to hone existing research skills.
Estimation and mathematical modelling skills are developed through use of numeracy skills and builds on knowledge from National 5.
The course is ideally suited for pupils going into: Finance, Statistics, Management, Insurance etc.
The Higher Course in Mathematics develops learners’ mathematical rigour and the ability to use precise and concise mathematical language assumes a particular importance at this stage.
Candidates who complete a Higher Mathematics course successfully are expected to have a competence and a confidence in applying mathematical techniques, manipulating symbolic expressions and communicating with mathematical correctness in the solution of problems.
The course has obvious relevance for candidates with interests in fields such as commerce, engineering and science where the mathematics learned will be put to direct use.
This course is assessed and graded (A-D) with an end of course examination set by SQA in the exam diet in May.
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The Irvine Royal Academy Mathematics Department encourage pupils to regularly practice their mathematical skills at home and www.mathsworkout.co.uk is a great resource for extra practice.
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