Mathematics and Numeracy
Maths is a core skill in everyday life and helps us understand the world around us. It is also a key component of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), a field that is rapidly developing in schools and beyond into further education, modern apprenticeships and the working world. We aim to ensure that all pupils have the best possible grounding in maths and numeracy and they are able to develop and use valuable mathematical skills with confidence.
We believe that the skills pupils learn in the Maths faculty contribute to an enhanced understanding of the world around us and we endeavour to instil the school’s values in our pupils, encouraging learners to be Ambitious, Responsible, Resilient and Compassionate.
Within the faculty, we offer a variety of approaches to learning and teaching to engage and motivate all pupils so they can be better prepared for life after their time at Kinross High School. Our expectations are high and active participation is strongly encouraged in the challenging tasks we set. The faculty aims to ensure all pupils, regardless of ability, consistently make progress and achieve a qualification in Maths. Pupils also have the opportunity to explore enrichment opportunities out with the curriculum to enhance their enjoyment of mathematics.
There is a suitable pathway for every pupil at Kinross High School regardless of their level of maths and numeracy. Visit Pathways for more information on the courses we offer at each level.
Competitions
Across all levels, we encourage pupils to participate in a number of competitions both in and out of school:
Maths Challenge (S1-S4)
Enterprising Maths Regional Event (S3-S4)
Junior Maths Challenge (S1-S2)
Intermediate Maths Challenge (S3-S4)
Senior Maths Challenge (S5-S6)
Useful Links
Subject Choice - N5 Maths or N5 Application of Maths / Higher Applications Course Outline / Higher Maths Course Outline / Advanced Higher Course Outline / Higher Maths Assessment Schedule / Advanced Higher Maths Schedule / Higher Maths Course Outline / N4 Maths Course Overview / N5 Maths Assessment Schedule / N5 Maths Course Overview / Prerequisite Knowledge for N5 Maths / S3 Block 7 Revision for Section 1 and 2 / S3 Block 7 Revision for Sections 2 and 3 / S3 Block 8 Revision for Sections 2 and 3 / S3 Block 7 Assessment Topics / S3 Assessment Timetable
Numeracy
A strong focus on numeracy is essential: all children and young people require numeracy skills to gain access to learning and to succeed in life. Confidence and competence in numeracy provide the foundations for lifelong learning.
What is Numeracy?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_qXo76-_v8
Why is it important?
Numeracy is about being able to understand and use numbers in a range of situations, for example, when solving problems or making decisions in situations involving numbers.
Kinross Numeracy Across Learning Policy / Numeracy Booklet
Applications of Maths
The Applications of Mathematics Course enables learners to apply mathematical ideas and strategies. This provides learners with the knowledge and understanding to manage finances, statistics, geometry and measurements in real-life contexts. The video below, although recorded by a teacher in another school, provides clear information about the benefits of this course and also what skills are needed/learned along with information regarding assessment and achievement of the course:
Higher Applications of Mathematics - Why study it?
Application of Maths Nat 5 Pathways / Higher Apps of Maths in a Nutshell / N4 Maths Apps Course Overview
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